| Buzzards Peak Wilderness | |
|---|---|
  Location in California Show map of California | |
| Location | Imperial County, California,USA |
| Nearest city | Blythe, CA |
| Coordinates | 33°02′59″N115°06′49″W / 33.0496042°N 115.1136383°W /33.0496042; -115.1136383 |
| Area | 11,840 acres (48 km2) |
| Established | 2019 (2019) |
| Governing body | U.S. Department of InteriorBureau of Land Management |
Buzzards Peak Wilderness is a protectedwilderness area to the southeast of theMilpitas Wash Wilderness separated by CaliforniaState Route 78 inImperial County, California. Established in 2019 by the U.S. Congress, the area is managed by theBureau of Land Management.Indian Pass Wilderness,Imperial National Wildlife Refuge and theColorado River are to the south and southeast.Wildlife includes thedesert tortoise, Yumakingsnake,Colorado River toad,Great Plains toad,tree lizard,burros,mule deer andmountain lion. Vegetation found in the area:cholla andbeavertail cactus,ocotillo,palo verde,acacia,ironwood, and the rare CaliforniaDitaxis.[2]
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