California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Welcome to the official page of the California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Be sure to visit our other pages, too!

The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program was created in 1971 out of the critical need to better manage growing demands for off-highway recreation, while at the same time foster respect for private property rights and protect California's natural and cultural resources. Today, this program, a division of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, is the largest and most successful p

rogram of its type in the U.S. The program continues its commitment to provide safe, enjoyable recreation while balancing the need to protect the state's resources. In addition to providing accessibility to off-highway recreation for everyone from hikers to bikers to bird watchers, the program provides a variety of services and benefits to California's residents and visitors, including resource management of state lands, wildlife habitat protection, youth development and law enforcement. Program funding comes from fuel taxes which are attributable to the recreational use of vehicles off highway, off-highway vehicle registration fees and fees collected at State Vehicular Recreation Areas. Clay Pit SVRA
https://www.facebook.com/ClayPitSVRA?fref=ts

Prairie City SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prairie-City-State-Vehicular-Recreation-Area/168242086519173?fref=ts

Carnegie SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carnegie-SVRA/203533419677830?fref=ts

Hollister Hills SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollister-Hills-State-Vehicular-Recreation-Area/131036720291981?fref=ts

Oceano Dunes SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oceano-Dunes-District-Pismo/390676052585?fref=ts

Hungry Valley SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hungry-Valley-SVRA/367908266603892?fref=ts

Ocotillo Wells SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/OcotilloWellsSVRA?fref=ts

Heber Dunes SVRA:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heber-Dunes-SVRA/528521697180458?fref=ts

Pre purchase your pass now!
07/06/2026

Pre purchase your pass now!

Planning to attend Oceano Dunes SVRA on July 11, 2026? 🏁

Advance Day Use Vehicle passes are available now!

Passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase your pass in advance to secure your spot and help avoid long lines at the park entry kiosks during this busy weekend.

Purchase your Day Use pass here: https://tinyurl.com/2yv56dtk

Please note: Your vehicle's license plate must match the information provided at the time of purchase for valid entry. Discount and annual passes cannot be used for the presale.

07/03/2026
06/16/2026

For those joining the 5th Annual OHV Safety Summit and the
California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Commission meeting in Bakersfield this week, we’ll see you at 9 a.m. tomorrow for the safety summit and 9 a.m. on Wednesday for the Commission meeting! Join us in person or virtually!

06/10/2026

NEXT WEEK! Join us for the 5th Annual Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Safety Summit in Bakersfield, in person or virtually!

Join commissioners from the California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, OHV organizations and representatives from various local, state and federal agencies on Tuesday, June 16. The summit will include a variety of speakers during the morning general session and breakouts on current OHV issues in the afternoon.

The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 17. The commission will hear various staff reports and review the general plan for Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. Both the OHV Safety Summit and Commission meeting will be available for participants to attend virtually and in-person.

05/28/2026

Share your knowledge, help the park

If you have a couple of minutes, please take the Oceano Dunes SVRA Stormwater Visitor Survey.

Take the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/dJDw1QajYk
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Know your ride. E-Motorcycles are NOT E-Bikes.E-Motos:• Are NOT equipped with pedals from the manufacturer.• Are self-pr...
05/22/2026

Know your ride. E-Motorcycles are NOT E-Bikes.

E-Motos:
• Are NOT equipped with pedals from the manufacturer.
• Are self-propelled (have a throttle).
• REQUIRE Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) registration through the DMV to operate in designated OHV areas.
• Are PROHIBITED on highways, streets, sidewalks, bike paths, bike lanes, and off-street parking facilities.

Please know the laws, for more details visit:https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1234/files/OHV%20Information%20Bulletin%2025-1%20SB-586%20Electric%20Motorcycles%20ADA%20Final.pdf

05/21/2026
Do you visit Carnegie SVRA? Share your knowledge, help the park. If you have a couple minutes, please take the Carnegie ...
05/19/2026

Do you visit Carnegie SVRA? Share your knowledge, help the park. If you have a couple minutes, please take the Carnegie SVRA Stormwater Quality Visitor Survey.

Sharing your knowledge about stormwater helps Carnegie meet regulatory requirements and contributes to protecting the right to ride in the park. Give this brochure a quick read: https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1170/files/SWMP%20Brochure%202023.pdf and take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/g/FqtNxh2n4p

05/07/2026

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715 P Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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