Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center

University of California, Natural Reserve System

Body Deep Canyon

About us

One of the largest NRS reserves, the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center encompasses a major drainage system descending from the high peaks of the Santa Rosa Mountains down to the Colorado Desert.

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Support Us

Boyd Deep Canyon needs your help. We are supported in part with state funds, but this funding is limited. Gifts, grants, endowment income, and fees charged to users are of utmost importance to fund our operations.

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