Join the OHMVR Division and its partners for OHV Safety Week, November 15th to 23th, 2025. As outdoor enthusiasts take to the trails, the OHMVR Division encourages everyone—whether on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), dirt bike, recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV), or 4x4—to prioritize safety and respect for one another. Safety Week's theme “Ride to ride again” encourages all riders to
- Stay to the Right: When operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on trails, especially in shared areas, always stay to the right. This one simple action makes a big difference in helping traffic flow smoothly and preventing collisions.
- Share Your Knowledge: Seasoned riders, here’s your chance to ensure future generations can enjoy the same thrilling experiences. Help newcomers by sharing tips on safety, trail etiquette, and environmental stewardship.
- Ride Smart: Know the terrain and what to expect, and ride at a speed that is safe for the trail and conditions. Be smart and don’t ride or drive while intoxicated.
- Ride With Respect: Follow posted signs, avoid sensitive habits, and follow “Leave No Trace” practices. Treating the trails, your fellow users, and the environment with respect is key to preserving California’s off-highway areas for years to come.
Several state vehicular recreation areas (SVRAs) will be offering free ATV, ROV, and motorcycle safety classes — a great opportunity to build confidence and skills. For information on the free safety classes, visit Responsiblerecreation.org for schedules and sign-up information.
Some SVRAs are also hosting additional special events during Safety Week, such as Junior Ranger programs and family rides.
Safety Week Schedule
Nov 15th – Safety Ride at 11 am; meet at the Kids Track in the east end of the park. Have your family join us for a family ride where we will show some safety tips while riding the trail. Where we ride depends on skill level of participants. Rain cancels.The event is FREE.
Nov 22th – Drop In Junior Rangers: Safety from 11 am to 1 pm at the Kids Tracks. Drop by the Junior Ranger table for fun kid friendly activities located by the Kids Track in the east end of the park. Learn about OHV safety by playing games and completing activity booklet and coloring pages. Junior Rangers is a statewide program for youth ages 7 – 12. This event is FREE. Rain Cancels.
Nov 15th – Visitor Appreciation Day from 10am to 2pm; event acknowledges and shows appreciation to the park's community. Exhibitors, including local public safety agencies, public land managers, powersports businesses, and others, will offer information about the area's outdoor recreation opportunities, safe and responsible Off-Highway Vehicle use, management efforts at the park, and more. This is a free public event.
Information coming soon
Nov 15th, 16th and 22nd –Learn how to play safely in the dirt! 11am at the Nature Area inside the Madrone Campground. Hollister Hills SVRA offers a guided hike where you can learn all about the dirt. This guided hike will last a little over a mile through Hollister Hills' nature area. This guided hike will teach all visitors how to ride safely on various types of soil. The local creatures will also be featured. The guided hike is free; day use is $5 per vehicle.
Nov 15th– Pop up booth in Smith Forks Campground from 10 am to 2 pm to learn about the park's outdoor recreation opportunities, safe and responsible Off-Highway Vehicle use, management efforts at the park, and more. Children can earn their Junior Ranger badge by completing a Junior Ranger activity booklet. Junior ranger activity booklets are available at the OHV Safety Week pop up booth. Junior Rangers is a statewide program for youth ages 7 – 12.
Nov 16th – Pop up booth in Smith Forks Campground from 10 am to 2 pm to learn about the park's outdoor recreation opportunities, safe and responsible Off-Highway Vehicle use, management efforts at the park, and more. Children can earn their Junior Ranger badge by completing a Junior Ranger activity booklet. Junior ranger activity booklets are available at the OHV Safety Week pop up booth. Junior Rangers is a statewide program for youth ages 7 – 12.
Nov 15th – Pop-up exhibit at Pumpkin Patch with safety information and TREAD Lightly track and RC Cars
Nov 12th – Pop-up exhibit at Gas Domes with safety information and TREAD Lightly track and RC Cars
Nov 15th – Dunes Safety Day 11am – 2pm. Free to visitors with a day use pass. Dunes Safety Day includes all things related to safety out on the beach: riding safety, ocean safety, and protection of natural resources. See displays from State Park Rangers, State Park Lifeguards, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and more! Fun for the whole family.
Nov 22nd – Pop up booth along Jawbone Canyon Road from 10 am to 2 pm to learn about the park's outdoor recreation opportunities, safe and responsible Off-Highway Vehicle use, management efforts at the park, and more. Children can earn their Junior Ranger badge by completing a Junior Ranger activity booklet. Junior ranger activity booklets are available at the OHV Safety Week pop up booth. Junior Rangers is a statewide program for youth ages 7 – 12
Nov 15th – "Ride to Ride Again" Poker Run 9am – 1pm. Bring your motorcycle or ATV on a fun run with your community. This marked course is an easy two-mile route following the main dirt and gravel roads through Zone 3 of the park. There are five educational stops along the route for riders to learn and practice the aspects of pre/post mechanical inspections as recommended by the Safety Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA).
The OHMVR Division is grateful to its partners – Tread Lightly! Initiative, California Highway Patrol, California Outdoor Recreation Foundation, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, ATV Safety Institute (ASI), Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA), Motorcycle Industry Council and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) – for their invaluable support in making OHV Safety Week a success.
