Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
United States
About Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument protects portions of the Sonoran and Colorado Desert ecosystems in Southern California. Managed jointly by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, the monument preserves critical wildlife corridors and diverse desert habitats. The area features dramatic mountain ranges, desert valleys, and serves as an important bighorn sheep habitat. The monument provides opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and experiencing pristine desert wilderness.