Department of Fish and Game
select articles from Outdoor California magazine

"Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve: A Jewel in an Urban Environment."
by Ann Hennessey © 2006
PDF Article (with photos)
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Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve - Orange County

Wildlife Viewing boating fishing hiking information restrooms tours wheelchair
The symbols above are activities permitted on this Ecological Reserve. Click for more info.

Map: Directional Map (PDF)

Phone Number: (949) 640-9956

Directions: Newport Beach. Hwy 405 to Jamboree Exit. West on Jamboree to Back Bay Drive. Proceed W to reserve. Non-motorized boats permitted in designated areas only.

A DFG Lands Pass is required for non-hunting recreational purposes on Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve.

Visit the Back Bay Science Center

For volunteer information, contact:
Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends
(949) 640-6746,
www.newportbay.org

PLEASE NOTE: Area regulations are subject to change. Special restrictions on recreational uses, hunt days and methods of take are listed in the current year's issue of Hunting and Other Public Uses on State and Federal Areas, available at DFG offices and places where licenses are sold.


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