Preserving our Past
Discover the renovated Cattle Camp at Bommer Canyon Preserve during Wilderness Access Days on the third Saturday of each month.
Throughout much of the 1900s, thousands of cattle roamed the Irvine Ranch. In spring, cowboys would round them up and enjoy a barbecue at the Cattle Camp in Bommer Canyon. The cattle and cowboys are long gone, but the historic, rustic charm remains at the 15-acre space, which has been enhanced by the City and renamed Cattle Camp at Bommer Canyon Preserve, formerly Bommer Canyon Community Park.
For years, the Cattle Camp served as a unique spot for weddings, family reunions, and other gatherings. But due to its age and outdoor exposure, the site was in need of repairs.
After gathering extensive community feedback, City staff launched the Bommer Canyon Community Park Rehabilitation Project in 2018, with a focus on restoring the Cattle Camp area. Construction on the site began in March 2021.
With a focus on the organizational mission of existing to serve the community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life, staff worked diligently to overcome challenges and ensure the project was successfully completed.
Covered by a lush sycamore canopy, the newly restored Cattle Camp maintains a modern yet rustic design and features:
A special thank you goes out to staff in the Community Services and the Project Delivery & Sustainability departments for their commitment to preserving Irvine’s history and bringing the Cattle Camp back to life.
Bommer Canyon Preserve offers staff-led camps and programs, including night hikes. On the third weekend of each month, the Cattle Camp is open to the public in conjunction with Bommer Canyon Wilderness Access Days . The Cattle Camp is available for reservations April through October.
For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/BommerCanyonPreserve .
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1 年I worked shifts at the old BCCP in my time with the City of Irvine throughout the 2010’s. I know many great memories were made there both for staff and patrons. The renovations look great and I can’t wait to see it in person!
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1 年I have been a regular user of this facility as young dad taking my family to their first over night camping trips to a more mature dad regularly mountain biking the trails around the Cattle Camp. The City of Irvine has done an amazing job of revitalizing this beautiful place and make it open to the public. Keep up the great work.