Visit one of our SVRAs
Ride your dirt bike, ATV, side-by-side (ROV/UTV), 4x4, or dune buggy on a wide variety of designated terrain and trails available at nine state vehicular recreation areas (SVRAs). Some SVRAs feature camping, interpretive programs, and other recreational opportunities.
Learn about our Grants Program
OHMVR Division’s Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in financial assistance for well-managed, environmentally friendly OHV recreation to cities, counties, districts, federal and state agencies, educational institutions, federally or state-recognized Native American Tribes, Certified Community Conservation Corps and nonprofit entities.
OHMVR Commission
The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission meets quarterly to review plans for new and expanded recreation areas and welcomes public comment on the OHMVR Division’s programs.
The OHMVR Division plays an important role in protecting natural and cultural resources, and a variety of wildlife throughout California. Click here to learn about the division’s numerous resource management projects. Prior to leaving for your outdoor destination, learn how to recreate safely and responsibly. Read up on the rules of the riding, take a training course and find out about the proper equipment.
Support the protection of our resources
Know before you go
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Safety Week is Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March 31! To sign up for free Dirt Bike, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV/"Quad") and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV/"Side by Side") Training and find out about more information about Safety Week activities, visit the California Outdoor Recreation Foundation website.
Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide
The OHV Adventure Guide has been updated. Click here to view the list of OHV opportunities.
We are testing out an online version of the OHV Adventure Map. Try it out and let us know what you think. Send comments and suggestions about the map to ohvaccessproject@parks.ca.gov.
State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs)