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Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRAMore than 26,000 acres of scenic and challenging terrain offer recreation opportunities
for ATVs, motorcycles, ROVs, and 4x4 vehicles. -
Carnegie SVRAKnown for its challenging hill climbs and single track trails, the SVRA offers a variety of recreation
opportunities for OHV enthusiasts. -
Clay Pit SVRALocated two miles west of Oroville, this 220-acre SVRA provides recreation opportunities for
motorcycle, ATV and 4x4 recreationists. -
Heber Dunes SVRAThe sand dunes and dense groves of tamarisk trees that prevail throughout the SVRA offer a unique desert
recreation experience. -
Hollister Hills SVRADivided 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 SVRAOHV recreation opportunities include open areas, identified trails, tracks, play areas, special use areas,
and a 4x4 obstacle course. -
Oceano Dunes SVRAThe SVRA provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in OHV recreation on several miles
of beach and coastal sand dunes. -
Ocotillo Wells SVRAMore than 85,000 acres of Southern California desert provide a wide variety of opportunities for
OHV recreation and exploration. -
Prairie City SVRAThis urban OHV Park provides recreational opportunities for motorcycles, ATVs, 4x4s, ROVs, Karts,
and Quarter Midgets.
2019 Grants Rulemaking Package
The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division’s proposed modifications to the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program Regulations and Documents Incorporated by Reference were approved by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State on December 14, 2018. The approved modifications will go into effect on January 1, 2019 and can be found on our regulations page.
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program 2018/2019 Workshops
Hello from the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division!
It is time to prepare for the 2018/2019 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (Grants Program) grant cycle. The workshops, with a fresh and new look, are scheduled the week of January 7, 2019. They are designed to get you ready, prepared, and informed for the upcoming OHV grants cycle. [Read More...]
Announcements Regarding Land Use in the Johnson Valley Area
United States MarineCorps
Internet: http://www.29palms.marines.mil/
Government and External Affairs Office For more information:
P.O. Box 788105 Phone: (760)830-6213
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center TwentyninePalms, CA 92278
PRESS RELEASE #19-001 December 7, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED IN REGARDS TO 2019 MILITARY TRAINING IN JOHNSON VALLEY SHARED USE AREA
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. –
Representatives from the Marine Corps and the Bureau of Land Management will host a Resource Management Group meeting about land use in the Shared Use Area, April 6, 2019. The purpose of the meeting is to communicate the Marine Corps’ plans to conduct a large-scale exercise held Aug. 1-30, 2019. Information concerning temporary land closures of the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area and public safety information will be discussed with attendees. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
The meeting will take place at the Yucca Valley Community Center located at 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, in the Yucca Room from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For additional information, please visit: http://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff/G5-Government-and-External-Affairs/Johnson-Valley or contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Public Affairs Office at 760-830-6213 or SMBPLMSJOHNSONVALLEY@USMC.MIL.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 8/31/2018
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING LAND USE IN THE JOHNSON VALLEY AREA MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.-
The Marine Corps plans to utilize the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area for military training August 1-30, 2019. The closure period will include the time required to ensure the 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) states that over 43,000 acres within the adjacent Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area will remain open to the public during the closure of the Shared Use Area and off-road enthusiasts can also enjoy the nearby Stoddard Valley OHV Open Area.
The Marine Corps will continue to implement robust public outreach to ensure the public is immediately informed of the land return to BLM after training has concluded.
For additional information, including a map of the area, please visit:
http://www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/
or contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 760-830-3737 or SMBPLMSWEBPAO@usmc.mil.
The 2017/2018 Grants Cooperative Agreement Program
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR Division) announces its Final Awards for the 2017/2018 Grants and Cooperative Agreements grants cycle [more info...].
[Posted 7/5/2018]
Proposed Changes to the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
The Off Highway Motor Vehicle Division is proposing revisions to the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program regulations. [more info…]
Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide
The OHMVR Division Off-Highway Adventure Guide has been updated. For a list of OHV opportunities, please reference the new Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure guide [PDF 3.5 MB]. [10/24/13]
State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs) Bureau of Land Management OHV Areas US Forest Service OHV Areas Local Agency OHV Areas
