Off-Road

Co’ Ampin’ Approved

Off-Roading is a broad term that covers all forms of off-road vehicles from ATV & UTV’s, Dirtbikes, Trucks (4×4), Jeeps, Snowmobiles, and more. It’s machine vs. nature. We tackle snow, mud, rock, sand & more all in the name of an adrenaline fix! You’ll find Co’ Ampers Dune Bashing on the weekends or tackling long Cross-Country routes for a holiday – Now that’s an adventure! Rock Crawling has become a Co’ Ampin’ favorite. Navigating boulders is such a rush!

Our Favorite SoCal Off-Road Spots

SoCal rocks for off-roading! Most of the OHV areas have great scenic mountains and deserts to make for an epic trip. Many of the locations have campsites but that doesn’t mean they all have water. Always travel prepared. Check before you leave to see to see about fire restrictions. In some cases you may need a green sticker to drive off road in a vehicle that is not street legal. The California rangers are really helpful when you call. Also you need to have a good muffler and/or spark arrester on your vehicle. Have fun finding that Cold Ampin’!

Alamo Mountain
Info: Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Star Route, Box 400, Frazier Park. (805) 245-3731
Directions: Take highway 5 to the Grapevine pass. Turn north at Frazier park way. Coming from the north side take highway 33 to the Frazier turn off. Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & ATVs.

Ballinger Canyon
Info: Mt. Pinos Ranger District, 34580 Lockwood Valley Road. (805) 245-3731
Directions: Take highway 5 to the Grapevine pass. Turn north at Frazier park way. Coming from the north side take highway 33 to the Frazier turn off.
Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & ATVs.

Big Bear Lake
Info: Big bear Ranger District Fawnskin, (909) 866-3437
Directions: There are many routes along the desert on your way up to the lake.
Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & Dune Buggys.

El Mirage/Shadow Mountains
Info: (760) 255-8700
Directions: Located 10 miles west of Adelanto on Crippen/El Mirage Road. This is a dry lake bed. It is flat and very long and wide.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Hungry Valley
Info: (661) 248-7007
Directions: 50301 Peace Valley Road, Gorman. Trails from 2,600ft to 8,000 ft cover 150 miles of OHV trails on adjoining Los Pradres National Forest. They have an obstacle course for 4 wheel vehicles plus an under 60cc fenced junior rider play area open to the public. There are campsites but no water. Primitive toilets are available.
Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & ATVs.

Jawbone Canyon/Dove Springs
Info: (760) 373-1146
Directions: 28111 Jawbone Canyon/Dove Springs Cantil. Located 20 miles north of Mojave on highway 14. Access through Jawbone Canyon Road and Dove Springs Road. A total of 8,500 acres of riding available.
Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & ATVs

Johnson Valley
Info: (760) 252-6000
Directions: From Barstow take the 247 west about 15 miles. Open valleys with hills and mountains. Some dry lake beds and dunes dot the land. The open area is 140,000 acres.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Lake Arrowhead area
Info: Arrowhead Ranger District, (714) 337-2444
Directions: 28104 Hwy 18 Skyforest.
Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & ATVs

Mt. Baldy
Info: Mt. Baldy Ranger District, (626) 335-1251
Directions: 110 North Wabash Ave, Glendora
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Oceano Dunes
Info: Ranger Station928 Pacific Blvd. Oceano, CA. (805) 473-7220
Directions: Take the 101 into Santa Barbara County. Pismo baby!
Excellent For: Dune Buggys

Ocotillo Wells
Info: (760) 767-5391
Directions: 5172 Highway 78, Ocotillo Wells. Don’t let the name fool you. There’s no water here just 60,000 acres of beautiful desert.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Ortega Trail
Info: Ojai Ranger District, (805) 646-4348
Directions: 1190 East Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA
Excellent For: Motor X & 4WD (call for permits)

Plaster City
Info: (760) 337-4400
Directions: Drive about 15 miles west of El Centro on Highway S-80. There is 41,000 acres of desert area and low hills.
Excellent For: Motor X, 4-Wheel Vehicles & ATVs

Rasor
Directions: The riding area is located between Interstate 15 and the Mojave National Preserve, about 25 miles southwest of Baker. Access roads are Basin Road and Rasor Road east of the I-15.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Rowher Flats Offroad Area
Info: Saugus Ranger District, (805) 296-9710Rowher
Directions: 30800 Bouquet Canyon Road. Saugus, CA. The OHV area is located 10 miles north of Newhall, CA. Take the Antelope Valley Freeway (Hwy. 14) and exit at Sand Canyon. Go north on Sand Canyon to Sierra Highway and turn right. Take Sierra Highway approximately five miles to Rush Canyon access Road. Keep an eye out for the Rowher Flat sign on the left-hand side of the road. Restrooms are available.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Spangler Hills
Info: (760) 384-5400
Directions: Located 10 miles north of Red Mountain on Trona Road. Rolling hills and steep mountain with open valleys with rocky areas. It’s an open area with over 50,000 acres to visit.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.

Samoa Dunes
Info: BLM Arcata Field Office, (707) 825-2300
Directions: Take the 101 to Arcata. Currently there are no seasonal restrictions or fees charged for recreation use at Samoa Dunes. A staging area has been developed for OHV enthusiasts. Facilities include an unloading ramp, restroom, tables, cooking grills and a scenic overlook. . From the staging area, riders have easy access to 140 acres of “open” terrain, containing numerous trails and the beach strand. An additional new 75-acre riding area known as Eureka Dunes is now open to OHV use and extends about 1 mile north of the park.
Excellent For: Dune Buggys

Superstition Mountain
Info: (760) 337-4400
Directions: Drive about 15 miles north west of El Centro on Highway S-80. Use Huff and Wheeler roads. The area consists of dry lakes, sand dunes and rocky mountains.
Excellent For: Moto X, 4-Wheeled Vehicles, ATVs & Dune Buggys.