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Poleta Canyon OHV Area
Poleta OHV area includes short trails and single tracks as well as a dirt bowl. Shooting sports are prohibited in the developed day use area.
This 2,500 acre area is managed jointly by the Forest and the Bishop Area BLM office for cross-country, or open motorized vehicle travel. Many of the roads and trails link to adjacent routes managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
At a Glance
| Fees: | No fee |
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| Permit Info: | All OHV's must have a California green or red sticker or be street legal. All vehicles must be equipped with a Forest Service approved spark arrester. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | May-June |
| Restrictions: | Shooting sports are prohibited in this developed day use area. Dispersed camping is permitted. Valid California campfire permits are required to use a campstove, a bar-b-que or have a campfire. Campfire permit application online at www.preventwildfireca.org |
| Closest Towns: | Bishop, 5 miles |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
OHV Open Area Riding
OHV Road Riding
| Permit: | Valid California campfire permits are required to use a camp stove, a bar-b-que or have a campfire. |
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OHV Trail Riding
| Permit: | Valid California campfire permits are required to use a camp stove, a bar-b-que or have a campfire. |
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