Off Road Areas ....... May 2000



WILDOMAR OHV AREA
Cleveland National Forest
Near Mission Viejo
(714) 735-1811
DIRECTIONS: (From the West) Take I-5 to San Juan Capistrano. Exit the freeway onto the Ortega Hwy (Hwy 74) eastbound. Follow Hwy 74 east for approximately 25 miles to the Forest Service Station at El Cariso. Continue past the station for approximately 1000 feet to the intersection with Killen Road. Turn right and follow the road south for approximately 9 miles to the Wildomar OHV area.
GENERAL INFO: The 360 acre OHV area contains over four miles of trails. This is the only area within the Trabuco Ranger District where OHV riding is permitted. No fees are charged for the use of the Wildomar OHV Area. Restrooms and water are provided at the trailhead. The campground is 1/2 mile south of the trailhead parking area. There are 15 campsites available in the campground on a first come, first served basis. Restrooms, water, fire rings, tables and parking spurs are provided. A trail is provided between the campground and the OHV riding area.
REQUIREMENTS: You must have a USDA Forest Service approved spark arrestor to ride on the National Forest; a green sticker; and operable brake system. Your drivers license and vehicle registration must be readily available.
WEB ACCESS: www.goodtime.net/mvi/lomvi099./htm

DUMONT DUNES OHV AREA
BLM Barstow Field Office
(760) 252-6000
Near Baker
DIRECTIONS: The riding area is south of the Armargosa River and east of State Highway 127, about 31 miles north of Baker, California. There are two ways of getting to the dunes. The Little Dunes staging and camping area is directly off Highway 127, conveniently located for immediate staging. One mile north of here, just off Highway 127, is Dumont Road, a dirt road which follows and crosses the river, leading to the main field of large dunes.
GENERAL INFO: Most visitors ride motorcycles, ATVs, sand rails or tour the area in 4WD vehicles. Camping is permitted anywhere within the riding area as long as it does not block travel on a road. The elevation varies from 700 feet at the river, to 1200 feet at the top of Competition Hill.
SEASONS: The low elevation in the area makes for warm to extremely hot conditions in spring and summer.
REQUIREMENTS: All vehicles must have a muffler or U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrester and must be registered. All OHVs must have a mast and flag for visibility in the dunes. Vehicles operated at night must use both headlights and taillights.
WEB ACCESS: www.ca.blm.gov/
barstow/dumont.html


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