Rowher Flats OHV Area


Area Status: Open

DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.

Guidelines: 

  • Area is open to motorcycles, ATVs, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Access is through Rush Canyon Road off of Sierra Highway.
  • There are three staging areas (I, II, and III) that include loading docks, picnic tables, trash receptacles and vault toilets. 
  • Spark arresters, mufflers (4WDs), and a valid registration are required for all vehicles. 
  • No stopping, unloading, or OHV-riding is permitted on the Rush Canyon access road. 
  • Rowher Flats OHV may be closed due to severe weather (forecast of 1 inch or more of rain).
  • Staging Area I: Ranger led OHV safety talks occur on most Sunday mornings.
  • Staging Area II: Adjacent to open area (140-acres)
  • For specific information about trails within Rowher Flats OHV area, click here.

At a Glance

Fees: Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.
Open Season: Year round
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in effect. 
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (5)
Passes: Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Please call the Acton Work Center at (661)269-2808 for current conditions and additional information.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

OHV Open Area Riding

OHV Road Riding

OHV Trail Riding

Picnicking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
34.530521

  Longitude : 
-118.372146

  Elevation : 
2700