The Van Matre family owned several farm properties throughout the plain. This property, known to them as "The Camp" was orginally homesteaded by Jerry Hagerty in 1930. At the end of World War II he sold it to Jinx and Barbara Van Matre who used it seasonally when wheat was planted in late autumn and again during the su
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Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Van Matre Ranch — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Van Matre Ranch.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Van Matre Ranch is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
John Wiley User:Jw4nvc - Santa Barbara, California / CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Carrizo Plain National Monument
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Traver Ranch
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