OHMVR Division

Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRA

More than 26,000 acres of scenic and challenging terrain offer recreation opportunities
for ATVs, motorcycles, ROVs, and 4x4 vehicles.
Carnegie SVRA

Known for its challenging hill climbs and single track trails, the SVRA offers a variety of recreation
opportunities for OHV enthusiasts.
Clay Pit SVRA

Located two miles west of Oroville, this 220-acre SVRA provides recreation opportunities for
motorcycle, ATV and 4x4 recreationists.
Heber Dunes SVRA

The sand dunes and dense groves of tamarisk trees that prevail throughout the SVRA offer a unique desert
recreation experience.
Hollister Hills SVRA

Divided into two unique recreation areas-the Upper Ranch and the Lower Ranch-the park provides a wide-variety
of OHV recreation opportunities for all skill levels.
Hungry Valley SVRA

OHV recreation opportunities include open areas, identified trails, tracks, play areas, special use areas,
and a 4x4 obstacle course.
Oceano Dunes SVRA

The SVRA provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in OHV recreation on several miles
of beach and coastal sand dunes.
Ocotillo Wells SVRA

More than 85,000 acres of Southern California desert provide a wide variety of opportunities for
OHV recreation and exploration.
Prairie City SVRA

This urban OHV Park provides recreational opportunities for motorcycles, ATVs, 4x4s, ROVs, Karts,
and Quarter Midgets.

OHMVR Commission Meeting Scheduled

The OHMVR Commission will hold a meeting on October 21, 2016, to consider the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for, and approval of, the Carnegie SVRA General Plan. The public will have an opportunity at the hearing to provide comments on the approval of the General Plan.

The Carnegie SVRA General Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report have been posted to the project website: carnegiegeneralplan.com/document-library [More info ...]

USMC Johnson Valley Shared Use Area Current Status

The Marine Corps returned the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area to the Bureau of Land Management and it is now open to the public. The Combat Center is committed to maintaining positive relationships with our community and thanks community members for supporting its efforts in achieving current and progressive service-level training requirements.

In addition, the Marine Corps announced the next planned use of the Shared Use Area for military training in August 1-30, 2017, honoring the commitment to provide a minimum of 12 months advance notice to the public of training in the Shared Use Area.

As with August 2016 training, the closure period will include the time required to ensure the Shared Use Area is clear of recreation activity prior to training and to confirm the land is clear of hazards prior to reopening for public access. The adjacent Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area will remain open to the public during Shared Use Area closure.

For additional information including a map of the area, please visit the United States Marine Corps website. [Posted 8/30/16]

2015/2016 Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR Division) announces its Final Awards for the 2015/2016 Grants and Cooperative Agreements grant cycle.

All funding categories are now final. Upon approval of Projects by the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the OHMVR Division will begin to prepare and execute project agreements. The project agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of each project. No project may proceed until a fully executed project is in place.

OHMVR Commission Meeting Scheduled

USMC Johnson Valley Shared Use Area Current Status

2015/2016 Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program

Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide