Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
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Aliso Park OHV Trail 27W02
The Aliso Park Trail 27W02 is a scenic 4.76-mile trail that leads to the San Rafael Wilderness in Santa Barbara County. The trail starts at Aliso Park Campground and travels along Hog Pen Spring…
Apache Canyon Wash OHV 103 Trail 24W05
It is a four-wheel drive route in sandy wash with two short side roads into the Badlands. Some private land in the wash. Use Apache Canyon Road to get around dead-end route.This OHV Trail connects to…
Baja Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
This is a large oak-shaded camp on the banks of Alder Creek. There are two (2) campsites located here, with each site including a picnic table and fire ring/grill. Fires are allowed only in…
Ballinger Campground
Site Open
Badlands terrain - All Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use area. There are 13 campsites. 9 sites are available on the reservation system. 3 campsites are on a first-come, first- serve basis.In…
Ballinger OHV Trails 24W09.06 - 24W09.54
The Ballinger and Deer Park areas are geared toward OHV use. These areas provide 11 4WD roads, 12 ATV trails, and 14 motorcycle trails. Access to 4WD roads is available to both ATVs and motorcycles,…
Bear Canyon Loop OHV Trail 31W13
Black Diamond. Most Difficult. Open to Motorcycles only.The steep narrow trail leaves the Buckhorn Ridge OHV route and drops down towards Bear Camp where it connects to the Bear Canyon Trail,…
Benchmark OHV Trail 15E09
Green Diamond. Least difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ ATVS/4WD.This trail is a level easy-going route. It dead ends for 4x4s where it intersects with the Mare Springs trail.
Big Rocks OHV Trail 17E10
Blue diamond. More difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD.The trail is primarily used by 4x4s and ATVs. It is located on the main ridge top and intersects with the Jack Springs route.
Branch Creek OHV Trail 17E09
Blue diamond. More difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD.This route provides access to Buck Springs Campground, parallels the Big Rock route and offers a loop ride.
Buck Spring Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
This is an open area, OHV campground with two campsites, covered among oaks and chaparral vegetation. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings.…