Places to go Off Roading in the California Desert

Afton Canyon Natural Area (BLM Public Land)

Within this Area of Critical Environmental Concern, routes are posted with "OPEN ROUTE" markers. Read More...

Bradshaw Trail (BLM Public Land)

This east-west trail begins about 12 miles east of the community of North Shore near the Salton Sea State Recreation Area. Its eastern end is about 14 miles southwest of Blythe near the Colorado River Read More...

Calico Ghost Town (San Bernardino County Regional Parks)

OHV riding is allowed but restricted to existing open roads only in the Calico Mountains. Read More...

Death Valley National Park (National Park Service)

Death Valley has more miles of roads than any other national park. Though 95% of the park’s 3.4 million acres are protected in roadless wilderness areas, more than one thousand miles of paved and dirt roads provide ample opportunities for recreation and exploration. Read More...

Dove Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

From cross-country play in the sandy bowl to steep hill climbs, the Dove Springs OHV area offers over 5,000 acres of open-use public land for you to enjoy. Read More...

Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

Most visitors ride motorcycles or ATVs, sand rails, or tour the area in vehicles with four-wheel-drive. Read More...

El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

Most visitors ride motorcycles, ATVs, or tour in four-wheel drive vehicles. There is a road network in place so visitors may camp in most sections of El Mirage. This area is also used extensively for competitive racing events and commercial filming by permit. Read More...

Heber Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area (California State Parks)

This area has land that was part of the Imperial County Park System. It is primarily used for off-road recreation, however, camping, picnicking, and baseball are also popular activities in the park. Read More...

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (BLM Public Land)

Off-highway vehicle activity is permitted on more than two-thirds of the sand dunes, or over 118,000 acres. Read More...

Jawbone Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

From cross-country play to advanced technical routes, the Jawbone OHV Area offers over 7,000 acres of open-use public land where you can ride anywhere your skill and machine will take you. Read More...

Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

Most visitors tour the area in four-wheel drive vehicles. The area near Anderson and Soggy Dry Lakes is used extensively for competitive racing events and OHV free play. Read More...

Joshua Tree National Park (National Park Service)

Mountain bikes and 4-wheel-drive vehicles are welcome in the park. For your own safety and for the protection of natural features, stay on established roads. Read More...

Juniper Flats (BLM Public Land)

Off-Highway Vehicle touring is appropriate here. Read More...

McCain Valley (BLM Public Land)

The OHV Area is located 5.3 miles up McCain Valley Road on the left side. Read More...

Mojave National Preserve (National Park Service)

Much of the wild and historic splendor of Mojave National Preserve's 1.6 million acres is available only to those who travel its trails and unmaintained roads. Read More...

Ocotillo Wells Vehicle Recreation Area (California State Parks)

Self guided tours are available. Check the nearest bulletin board, or visit the Ranger Station to find out about current activities. Read More...

Rademacher Hills Trail (BLM Public Land)

The large basin on the south side of Ridgecrest is formed along the uplifted northern flank of the Rademacher Hills. Read More...

Rainbow Basin Natural Area (BLM Public Land)

All vehicle travel is restricted to posted open routes. Read More...

Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

Most visitors ride motorcycles or ATVs, drive sand rails or tour the area in four-wheel drive vehicles. Read More...

Red Rock Canyon State Park (California State Parks)

All licensed vehicles (street legal and OHV with green stickers) may travel on the primitive (dirt) road system within the park. Read More...

Spangler Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

The most popular staging area is Teagle Wash, located east of the Trona-Red Mountain Road on BLM Route RM143. This site provides a large area for camping, unloading, free play and staging competitive events. Read More...

Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area (BLM Public Land)

Most area visitors ride motorcycles or ATVs, or tour the area in four-wheel drive vehicles. The easily accessed areas off Sidewinder Road (Outlet Center Drive exit on I-15) are used extensively for OHV free play. Read More...