OHV Announcements
Important Announcement
2024 (G24) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program Intent to Award
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR Division) has published its Intent to Award for the G24 Grants and Cooperative Agreements Grants cycle. To view the Intent to Award, please visit this website. If you have any questions, please contact the OHMVR Division at ohv.grants@parks.ca.gov. Please include your full name and complete telephone number (with area code).
JOHNSON VALLEY SHARED USE AREA
TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR MILITARY TRAINING
FEBRUARY 13-24, 2025
AUGUST 14-25, 2025
FEBRUARY 12-26, 2026
AUGUST 13-27, 2026
The Marine Corps has released new temporary closure dates for the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area in 2025 & 2026. The area will be temporarily closed to the public while the Marine Corps conducts critical military training.
All upcoming closures of the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area are listed below:
- February 13 through February 24, 2025
- August 14 through August 25, 2025
- February 12 through February 26, 2026
- August 13 through August 27, 2026
Closure periods include the time required to ensure the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is clear of recreation activity prior to military training and to confirm the land is safe for public access before reopening. The adjacent Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area is unaffected by closures to the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area and remains open to the public for recreation and off-roading. Recreationists are also encouraged to explore other nearby off-roading areas including Stoddard Valley OHV Area and Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area when the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is closed.
Training is conducted at the Combat Center year-round, including ranges acquired through the land expansion bordering the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area. Please be aware and respect base boundaries when recreating near the installation. Individuals have a personal and legal responsibility to avoid trespassing.
For additional information, including a map of the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area and adjacent Combat Center boundaries, please visit: www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/ or email the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at SMBPLMSJOHNSONVALLEY@usmc.mil.
Latest Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Information Bulletin
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Information Bulletin, 20-1, regarding properly registered, street-legal, out-of-state vehicles may be downloaded from the Laws/Safety Page.