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.

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...]

Announcement Regarding Land Use in the Johnson Valley Area

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.

Mammoth Bar Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Re-opened for OHV Use

California State Parks reopened several off-highway vehicle trails at Mammoth Bar in Auburn SRA. Use of these trails is restricted to Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays during the summer season, and additionally on Fridays from October 1 through March 31 seasonally. The reopened trails include: Ranch, River Bar, Stonewall, Rocky, Castle Rock, Hillside, Squaw Flat and the 90cc Track. Non-motorized day use and river access at Auburn SRA is available seven days per week from 8 a.m. to sunset. [Read more ...] [5/15/18]

Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program 2018/2019 Workshops

Superintendent Order - Onyx Ranch SVRA

Announcement Regarding Land Use in the Johnson Valley Area

The 2017/2018 Grants Cooperative Agreement Program

2019 Grants Rulemaking Package

Mammoth Bar Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Re-opened for OHV Use

Proposed Changes to the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program

Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide