Ballinger Canyon OHV Day Use Riding Area
Area Status: Open

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, and access to ATV trails is available to motorcycles.
At a Glance
Area Amenities: | Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
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Fees: | Day use parking is $10/day. Concession-managed area. Campground is $20/night by reservation: www.recreation.gov or first-come, first-served. Reservations on weekends year-round are strongly recommended. |
Open Season: | Open year-round |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Best Season: | Spring |
Busiest Season: | Spring/summer |
Restrictions: | For current fire restrictions and campfire permit information, contact the Mt. Pinos Ranger District at (661) 245-3731 ext. 0 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf. |
Water: | None |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
Information Center: | Mt. Pinos Ranger District Office: (661) 245-3731 x 0, Tuesday - Saturday, 8-430pm. |
Activities
OHV Trail Riding
Facilities at Ballinger Campground include: restrooms; campsites with tables and fire rings, and trails to accommodate all levels of riders. There is no garbage service, so you must pack out what you pack in.
Red sticker riding season Oct. 1 - April 30.
Amenities
Picnic tables: | |
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Fee charged for some activities: | $10 fee for day use parking |
Parking: | |
Toilets: |