Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), four-wheelers, three-wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, and snowmobiles.
Federal regulations require the operator of an OHV to follow these rules when on National Forest land:
- Operate OHV’s only on areas, roads and trails designated as open to OHVs.
- Operator and vehicle must meet all applicable state vehicle/operator requirements when on roads open to large vehicles.
- Vehicle must be equipped with state approved muffler and/or speak arrester.
- Recreational riding within developed campgrounds is prohibited. OHV’s may only be to enter and leave campgrounds.
- Operating a vehicle in a manner which damages the land, wildlife, or vegetation is prohibited.
Search for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Opportunities
Black Springs OHV Area
Site Open
The Black Springs OHV network on the north side of Highway 4 is the main Off-Highway Vehicle riding area on the Calaveras Ranger District. With over 100 miles of connecting roads and trails, there is…
Black Springs OHV Campground
Site Closed
Campground in Black Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area.Lat/Long: 38.377534, -120.195475Elevation: 6,500 feet
Campgrounds - Highway 108 Corridor
Campgrounds along highway 108Click here for a map and table of campgrounds along the Highway 108 Corridor.
Crandall / Deer Creek
Site Closed
A popular motorcycle riding area with 40 miles of signed trails and 140 miles of road open to OHV use extending from north of Crandall Peak to the Deer Creek area northwest of Highway 108. The riding…
Hermit Valley
Site Open
A beautiful Valley and historic landmark. Visit the Hermit Valley web page on the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway website for detailed information.
Highway 108 Corridor
The Scenic Highway 108 Sonora Pass route begins at an elevation of about 3,000 feet, and rises to an elevation of 9,628 feet above sea level. The pass connects the communities of Sonora to the west…
Highway 4 Corridor
Welcome to the Calaveras Ranger District, which encompasses the Highway 4 corridor in the northwest portion of the Stanislaus National Forest. For more information please call the Calaveras Ranger…
Hull Creek / Trout Creek
Site Closed
The Hull and Trout Creek area southeast of Long Barn is popular for ATV and four-wheel drive users to operate with 20 miles of signed trails and 100 miles of roads open to OHV use.Unlike the Crandall…
Hull Creek Campground
Site Closed
Secluded area with a small stream.For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website at…
Hunter Creek
Site Open
The Hunter Creek area east of Tuolumne City on the south end of the Mi Wok Ranger District offers 100 miles of roads open to OHV use. Future site specific analysis may result in trail opportunities…