Publications / Reports
Fresno State Study
- A Study of the Demographics and Economic Impacts of OHV/OSV Users in the State of California
March 2025 - PDF (9.5 MB)
Report to the Legislature
Pursuant to Public Resources Code §5090.15(e), the Department of Parks and Recreation convened a stakeholder process to develop recommendations to create a more diverse Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. The purpose of this report is to describe the comprehensive process undertaken to derive recommendations for the Governor and Legislature to modify Commission membership to better reflect California’s diversity as well as the diversity amongst those who utilize California’s off-highway vehicle recreation areas.
OHMVR Commission Program Reports
- 2022 OHMVR Commission Program Report (PDF 11 MB)
- 2017 OHMVR Commission Program Report [PDF 16 MB]
2017 OHMVR Commission Summary Report [14 MB] - 2014 OHMVR Commission Program Report [PDF 13 MB]
2014 OHMVR Commission Summary Report [PDF 15 MB] - 2011 OHMVR Commission Program Report [PDF 16 MB]
CalTrans Motor Vehicle Fuel Account Study
Senate Bill 853 requires the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the California Department of Motor Vehicles, to undertake a study to determine if an adjustment is required to the current method for calculating the amount of money transferred from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account to the Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund.
Download the "Assessing the State Fuel Tax Paid on Gasoline Used for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV ) Recreation" report
OHMVR Program Information Bulletins
- OHMVR Program Overview (May 2017)
- OHMVR Program Interpretation & Education (May 2017)
- OHMVR Program State Vehicular Recreation Areas (May 2017)
- OHMVR Program Natural and Cultural Resources (May 2017)
- OHMVR Program Law Enforcement / Public Safety (May 2017)
- OHMVR Program History (August 2019)
Carnegie SVRA Storm Water Management Plan
- Storm Water Management Plan Brochure [6/2018]
- Storm Water Quiz Information [5/1/17]
- Storm Water Management Plan - August 2012 [12/2/13]
- Dust Suppressant Use and Alternatives at Carnegie SVRA - May 2012 [6/19/12]
- 2013 Annual Report - Storm Water Management Plan [10/31/13]
- 2014 Annual Report - Storm Water Management Plan [10/31/14]
- Metals Assessment - Phase I Report - Storm Water Management Plan [7/2015]
OHMVR Division Statewide Attendance Study
The OHMVR Division contracted with California State University Sacramento (CSUS) to provide a Statewide Attendance Study. The study looked at current attendance measuring methodologies as well as visitor usage information at the eight State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRA). CSUS was asked to look at the accuracy and efficiency of current methodologies, develop new approaches to attendance data collection, and collect visitor information through surveys. The study was completed in December of 2014. This final report contains information and recommendations that will be highly valuable for current and future SVRA management. [2/3/15]
Download the Attendance Study [PDF 12MB]
Preliminary Analysis of the Asbestos Exposures Associated with Motorcycle Riding and Hiking in the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA)
Press Release
- Report [PDF 15.7 MB]
California Geological Survey
Documents Prepared for Oceano Dunes SVRA
- CGS -Review of Stipulated Order of Abatement 17-01 and the Development of the Particulate Matter Reduction Plan
- CGS - Overview of Scientific Concerns re Rule 1001
- CGS January 2017 Acreage Analysis re Saltation Potential
- CGS Evalutation of South County Phase 2 Particulate Study
- CGS Report Re: Draft Rule 1001
- Sand Grain Size Analyses, Part 2
- Sand Grain Size Analyses, Part 1
- CGS Review of Vegetation Islands
Oceano Dunes SVRA Economic Impact Analysis Report
Final Report 2016-2017 [PDF]
Oceano Dunes SVRA Storm Water Management Program
- Storm Water Management Program Flyer
- What You Ca Do to Protect Water Quality
- Protecting Riparian Areas
- Protecting Coastal Dune Scrub
- Eliminating Illicit Discharges
- Storm Water Flyers:
Oceano Dunes SVRA and Vicinity: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Investigation - Marine Contributions to Aerosol Particulates in a Coastal Environment
- Investigation of Aerosol Particulates in a Coastal Setting, South San Luis Obispo County, California [02/2020]
- Oceano Dunes SVRA and Vicinity: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Investigation - Marine Contributions to Aerosol Particulates in a Coastal Environment
Oceano Dunes SVRA and Vicinity - Airborne Crystalline Silica - Determinations of No Exposure Risk
CDF Air Quality Monitoring Site - Spring 2017 Air Sampling
Oceano Dunes SVRA - November 2017 Air Sampling
Oceano Dunes SVRA and CDF Air Quality Montoring Site - March 8, 2018 Air Sampling
Oceano Dunes SVRA Dust Control Program
- Notice of Extended Public Review [posted 8/29/16]
- Notice of Availability
- Draft Program Environmental Impact Report - Volume 1
- Draft Program Environmental Impact Report - Volume 2
- Notice of Determination
- Final Environmental Impact Report
- Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations
- Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Plan
Soil Conservation Standard and Guidelines
Studies
- Fuel Tax Survey Study - September 2006
- Recreational Pursuits and Destinations Report - September 2007
- OHV Indicia Study - July 2009
Over Snow Program EIR
The OHMVR Division certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Program and approved the OSV Program on December 17, 2010. The Notice of Determination was filed on December 20, 2010.
Through the OSV Program, the OHMVR Division works with its federal and county partners to ensure trailhead parking areas are plowed and safe for the public, trails are groomed and available, and restrooms and warming huts are cleaned and maintained. These facilities are available for both motorized and non-motorized recreation, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snowshoeing.
The OHMVR Division prepared the EIR with information developed in part through trailhead surveys, public meetings, discussions with the U.S. Forest Service and counties, and comments received on the Draft EIR. This EIR will ensure OSV Program funding for winter recreation can be made available through 2020 in conjunction with long-term monitoring, law enforcement, and resource management.
The EIR is available for review in hard copy at the OHMVR Division, 1725 23rd Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, California, 95816. For further information please contact Talina Hagler, OSV Program EIR Project Manager at (916) 324-3765 or by email: Talina.Hagler@parks.ca.gov.
Over Snow Vehicle Program EIR Documents:- OSV Program Final EIR NOD
- OSV Program Final EIR [PDF 4.6 MB]
- OSV Program Draft EIR [PDF 3.5 MB]
- Appendices [PDF 2.5 MB]
- OSV Trail System Maps [PDF 13.6 MB] [Posted 12/20/10]