The nearest lodging is sometimes available in California Valley on Soda Lake Road, about 10 miles north of the Selby Road turnoff though availability is unreliable at best. Lodging is available in New Cuyama. This is a very isolated area with limited services. The nearest food and supplies are located in Maricopa, south of the Carrizo Plain and in New Cuyama. It is hot and dry during the summer, with high wildland fire danger during summer and fall.
Winter can be very cold.
Most visiting is done during the fall hunting seasons, generally open from November to January, when daytime temperatures are very warm and evenings are chilly. The best time to visit for sightseeing is during the spring wildflower season in April.