San Gabriel Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area
The San Gabriel Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV) (brochure) is located 11 miles north of Azusa, CA, on Highway 39. Over 160 acres of rocky, sandy river bottom await users of 2-, 3-, and 4-wheeled OHVs. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.
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- The San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All vehicles must exit the parking area by 4:30 p.m.
- Reservations are required before entering the OHV area. Please visit Recreation.gov to buy your tickets prior to entering San Gabriel Canyon.
There are two different types of tickets available--primary vehicles and secondary vehicles. A primary vehicle is any vehicle driven into the OHV area under its own power. A secondary vehicle is any vehicle trailered or hauled into the OHV area by a primary vehicle. Secondary vehicle tickets are only valid when purchased in conjunction with a primary vehicle ticket.
Tickets may be purchased until 3 p.m. on the day of reservation. - If you do not have a reservation, you will be denied entry.
- Please print or screenshot your QR code on your cell phone after ticket purchase and before you leave home. This will help expedite your entry into the OHV area. There is no cell or Internet service available at the San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area.
- The San Gabriel Canyon OHV area boundaries have changed temporarily due to a sediment removal project at the adjacent dam. See this map showing the current boundaries.
- This area is currently open to high-clearance vehicles only due to recent changes to the stream crossing conditions.
- The Rincon/Shortcut OHV Route is temporarily CLOSED due to debris slides from the Bobcat Fire.
Reservations
Reservations are required before entering the OHV area. Please visit Recreation.gov to buy your tickets prior to entering San Gabriel Canyon.
General Information
The OHV and obstacle course area is open Saturdays, Sundays, and most major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day) at 8 a.m.
ALL VISITORS MUST EXIT THE OHV PARKING LOT AREA BY 4:30 p.m. Special closures may occur for unusually high water, wildfire, capacity crowds, or limited staffing levels.
Adventure/Interagency passes are available for purchase at the OHV for parking in San Gabriel Canyon.
Reservations are required for the San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area.
- All vehicles are subject to search prior to entry.
- The possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all times.
- All ATVs and motorcycles must be equipped with approved spark arresters, properly installed and maintained.
- Approved muffler systems are required on all motorized vehicles.
- All vehicles must be currently registered: green or red stickers (seasonally) for off-highway vehicles; regular state registration is required for street-legal 4 wheel drive vehicles.
- Obey the 15 mph speed law when driving in the Staging Area and parking lot, or within 50 feet of any person or property.
- The discharge of firearms or fireworks is prohibited at all times.
- All vehicles must exit the area by posted hours.
- The state Vehicle Code applies and is enforced.
- Vehicles and swimming are not allowed in the San Gabriel Reservoir.
Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no porta
Day Use:
$10 per Primary Vehicle (Any vehicle driven into the OHV area under its own power.)
$7 per Secondary Vehicle ( A secondary vehicle is any vehicle trailered or hauled into the OHV area by a primary vehicle.)
There are two types of tickets available - Primary Vehicle, and Secondary Vehicle. The fee is $10 for each primary vehicle and $7 for each secondary vehicle.
A Primary Vehicle is any vehicle driven into the OHV area under its own power. A secondary vehicle is any vehicle trailered or hauled into the OHV area by a primary vehicle.
Tickets may be purchased until 3 p.m. the day of the reservation. Secondary vehicle tickets are only valid when purchased in conjunction with a primary vehicle ticket purchase.
Please print or screenshot your QR code on your cell phone before you leave home. There is no cell phone service available at the San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area.
Dogs must be on leash.
36 CFR 261.8 (d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined.
$150 fine
Address: 15200 N San Gabriel Canyon Rd Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 910-1235
Hours: Open - Saturday & Sunday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.23833333
Longitude: -117.8575
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
