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Reserves
- Lake Mathews - Estelle Mountain
- Motte Rimrock
- Potrero
- Potrero ACEC
- San Jacinto / Lake Perris
- Steele Peak
- Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species
- Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
Lake Mathews / Estelle Mountain Reserve 
Location
The Lake Mathews / Estelle Mountain Reserve is located in Cajalco Canyon in the foothills of the Temescal Mountains. The RCHCA cooperatively manages approximately 11,243 acres .
Ownership
Multi-ownership, consortium management by:
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
- Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Public Access
There is no public access at this Reserve.
Map
Motte Rimrock Reserve
Location
The Motte Rimrock Reserve is affiliated with the University of California, Riverside. This ecological reserve and biological field station is located on a small plateau overlooking the Perris Valley in west-central Riverside County. This is the smallest of the SKR Reserves totaling approximately 630 acres.
Ownership
Owned and managed by the University of California, Riverside
Public Access
There is no public access at this Reserve.
Map
Potrero Reserve
Location
The Potrero Reserve is located within the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, mostly in the city of Beaumont. It is part of the San Jacinto Wildlife Area. The RCHCA cooperatively manages approximately 995 acres.
Ownership
Owned and managed by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Public Access
There is no public access.
Map
View a map of the Potrero Reserve (PDF).
Potrero ACEC Reserve
Location
This Reserve is located in Unincorporated Riverside County. It is designated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). This designation is given to areas where special management attention is needed to protect historical, cultural, and scenic values, or fish and wildlife and other natural resources. The RCHCA cooperatively manages approximately 900 acres.
Ownership
Owned and managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Public Access
There is no public access
Map
View a map of the Potrero ACEC Reserve (PDF).
San Jacinto / Lake Perris Reserve
Location
The Lake Perris Reserve is located in the city of Perris and is part of the Lake Perris State Recreation Area. This coastal sage community is home to a variety of birds and wildlife. The RCHCA cooperatively manages approximately 10,923 acres.
Ownership
Owned and managed by California State Parks and California Department of Fish and Game
Public Access
The Lake Perris State Recreation Area provides many opportunities for pubic access recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, picknicking, camping, rock climbing, and horseback riding. For more information please visit www.parks.ca.gov
Map
View a map of the San Jacinto / Lake Perris Reserve (PDF).
Steele Peak Reserve
Location
The Steele Peak Reserve is located in unincorporated Riverside County near the city of Perris. This reserve has important cultural and historical value. The RCHCA owns and manages approximately 250 of the 1,723 acres.
Ownership
Multi-ownership, consortium management by:
- Bureau of Land Management
- Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency
Public Access
Currently, there is no public access. However, the RCHCA recognizes the importance of allowing for public access and is working on a public access plan for this Reserve. If done appropriately, it will help the public achieve a greater understanding of the need for conservation of these lands and a better appreciation of all endangered and threatened species and the beautiful open space areas in Western Riverside County.
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Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve
Location
The Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve (SWMSR) is located in the city of Winchester and home to the Lake Skinner Recreational Area . The Reserve is home to many sensitive bird, mammal and plant species. The RCHCA owns and cooperatively manages approximately 2,400 of the 14,000 acres.
Ownership
Multi-ownership, consortium management by:
- California Department of Fish and Game
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
- Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency
- Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District
Public Access
The SWMSR allows public access at Lake Skinner Recreation Area offers recreational activities including camping, picknicking, splash pad, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing. For more information on recreational activities available please visit www.rivcoparks.org
Map
View a map of Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve (PDF).
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
Location
The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park is located in the city of Riverside. This Reserve is approximately 1,500 acres of open space parkland and is home to a variety of plant and animal species including the Federally-listed Stephens' Kangaroo Rat.
Ownership
Owned and managed by the City of Riverside
Public Access
The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park provides many opportunities for public access recreation, including hiking and biking. The park trails offer amazing views of the city and great birding opportunities. The Ameal Moore Nature Center sits at the main trailhead entrance to the park. For more information please visit www.riversideca.gov
Map
View a map of the Sycamore Canyon Reserve (PDF).
Full Map
See an overall map of all the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat Reserves (PDF).