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Brochure and Map of Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) in California. Published by California Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Electric Charging Station
Park Store
The MotoMart at Carnegie is a general store centrally
located in the park. The store sells parts and accessories,
apparel, safety gear, hot and cold food and drinks, and
firewood. Full maintenance and repair services are
available for bikes and ATVs. Compressed air is free
and available during business hours. Call MotoMart at
(925) 455-1318 for information and store hours, or visit
their website at www.motomartatcarnegie.com.
Carnegie brick was used to build some of California’s
most beautiful buildings. While the foundation of the
brick works is all that can be seen of the old Carnegie
Brick and Pottery Company, the company’s legacy
continues in stately buildings such as the Oakland
Hotel, the Los Angeles County Natural History
Museum, and the Carnegie Libraries in Livermore
and Lodi.
Dump Stations
There are no dump stations in the park.
Recreational Opportunities
Air Stations
An air station is available at the western end of the park,
just outside the park maintenance yard. Compressed air
is also available at the park store during business hours.
OHV
4x4 Area
The 4x4 play area is located at the east end of the park.
The area includes an obstacle course with features such
as the stairsteps, frame twister, rock crawl, and a sand pit.
Please remember that if you get stuck, you are responsible for getting yourself out. 4x4 vehicles, golf carts, and
side-by-sides are limited to operation on the valley floor.
Special Events
Many special events are held at Carnegie SVRA throughout the year. For more information about holding an
event or obtaining a special event permit, please contact
the park.
In the early 1940s motorcyclists began riding on the
clay soils of Corral Hollow which were ideal for offhighway recreation. In 1970 the Carnegie site became
a private motorcycle park known as Carnegie Cycle
Park. The park was purchased by the state in 1979 and
Carnegie SVRA opened in 1980.
National Championship Hillclimbs are held at Carnegie
SVRA in the spring and the State Championship
Hillclimbs take place in the fall.
Park Resources
Getting Involved
Carnegie SVRA offers a number of opportunities for community involvement. Park volunteers assist with safety
patrols and park stewardship. For more information
contact the park at (925) 447-9027.
Motorcycle and ATV Tracks
Tracks for dirt bikes and ATVs are available on the valley
floor.
Motocross Track - This popular track is open to motorcycles only. Organized competitive events are held on
some weekends causing periodic closures to the public.
Please contact the park at
(925) 447-9027 for a schedule of upcoming events.
ATV/Motorcycle Track Open to both ATVs and
motorcycles.
• 70cc Track - This track is limited to motorcycles and
ATVs 70cc and under.
• 110cc Track - This track is limited to motorcycles and
ATVs 110cc and under.
Trials Area
Trials riders have a designated area where they can
practice their skills and control techniques on a variety
of obstacles. This area can only be accessed through the
special event parking lot.
Carnegie SVRA offers Junior Ranger
programs, ATV and dirt bike training
programs, and educational opportunities through local community
and historical special events. For
more information about outreach
programs, please contact the park at
(925) 447-9027 or visit our website at
www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/carnegie.
Rains and flooding may force temporary closures of part
or all of the park. During the rainy periods it is advisable
to call ahead or follow our Facebook page link on the
park’s website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/carnegie to
determine if the park is open.
Staging areas are located throughout the valley floor. Other facilities in the valley include
picnic tables, shade ramadas, and restrooms. Loading
ramps are also available at various locations.
Day use hours vary depending upon the time of year.
The park is closed to OHV recreation after sunset.
Camping
Campers can rest from a day’s riding at Carnegie’s campground. There are 25 designated campsites available
on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites are equipped
with a picnic table, shade ramada, and fire ring. Potable
water, flush toilets, and showers are provided near the
campsites. The coin-operated showers require quarters.
No water filling stations or hook-ups are available.
Fire / Firewood Restrictions
Fires are allowed in the fire pits provided or in contained
barbeques. Open ground fires are not allowed. If you
plan to barbeque, you must make provisions to remove
your used coals as they cannot be left in the park.
Gathering of downed wood and burning pallets of
wood, fiber, or plastic are prohibited. So remember, if
you plan to have a fire at the park, you will need to bring
your own firewood. Only wood and untreated wood
products – free of metal, petroleum products, or other
If you find an artifact, please leave it in place and report
it to park staff. It is important that the archeological features remain undisturbed. Removal of any artifact erases
part of the history of Carnegie and is prohibited.
Rider Responsibilities
Be Prepared!
OHV recreation is a great way to connect to the outdoors. To ensure you have an enjoyable experience, be
prepared for the unexpected.
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ATV Laws
In California, there are laws specific
to operating ATVs on public lands.
Passengers: Passengers are
only allowed on ATVs designed
by the manufacturer to carry a
passenger.
Helmet: All persons must wear an approved
helmet at all times while riding an ATV on public
lands.
ATV Safety Certificate Requirement
18 years and older:
A safety certificate is not mandatory to operate an ATV.
It is recommended.
The park is not exclusively used by OHV recreationists
but is shared by others, including many species of wildlife. Showing courtesy to wildlife and all visitors makes
the park experience most enjoyable!
Ages 14-17:
All riders ages 14 to 17 must possess an ATV Safety
Certificate, or be under the direct supervision of a
parent, adult, or guardian who has completed an ATV
safety course and has an ATV Safety Certificate in his/
her possession.
Ages 13 and under:
All riders 13 and under MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL
TIMES. Either the child or the child’s parent, legal
guardian, or someone who is authorized by the parent
or legal guardian to supervise the child, must possess
an ATV Safety Certificate.
ATV Certification
Use proper equipment: When operating an OHV, the
proper protective gear should be used at all times.
Free ATV Safety Training may be available from the
manufacturer for adults and their families who have
purchased a new ATV. Free ATV Safety Training is also
available for all California residents under 18 years of
age, including those riding used ATVs. Contact the ATV
Safety Institute at (800) 887‑2887 for more information.
All operators should thoroughly acquaint themselves
with their vehicle before starting out.
Accessibility
Drive and Ride Safely
Take a training course: All operators of an OHV should
take part in a safety training course.
Drive and ride within your limits: Minimize the chance
of injury and maximize fun by exercising common sense.
Take time to evaluate the situation and consider options.
Do not attempt to exceed your abilities. Operate your
vehicle intelligently, and treat others with courtesy.
If a rain closure is in effect, a red warning light will be
activated at the ranger station.
California State Parks supports equal access.
Visitors with disabilities who need assistance
should contact the Carnegie SVRA Ranger
Station at (925) 447-9027 or 711 TYY relay
service prior to arrival. This publication is
available in alternate formats by contacting the OHMVR
Division at ohvinfo@parks.ca.gov. Alternate formats for
print media include audio, large font print, electronic
files, internet information, and Braille.
Park History
In 1855 surveyors for a railroad found coal in Corral
Hollow. This led to the building of California’s first commercial coal mine and the town of Tesla. From 1896 to
1905 the Tesla district was the largest coal producer in
California. High quality clay was found in the coal mines
which led to the construction of the Carnegie Brick and
Pottery Company in 1902. Owner John Treadwell named
his newest enterprise after philanthropist Andrew
Carnegie. By 1910 as many as 110,000 bricks a day
stamped with the name “Carnegie” were being shipped
all over California. Tesla sand was used in the first
window pane factory west of the Mississippi.
PARK HOURS:
Open daily year round, except for special events.
November 1 – February 28
8 am to 6 pm
March 1 - Second Sunday in March 8 am to 7 pm
Monday after second Sunday
in March – September 30
8 am to 8 pm
October 1 - October 31
8 am to 7 pm
Park staff ensure the condition of soils, wildlife, and
vegetation are continually monitored to determine if soil
conservation practices and habitat protection protocols
are being met. Through
this monitoring process,
changes can be tracked
and, when necessary,
corrective actions
can be implemented.
Occasionally certain
trails or areas may be
temporarily fenced off or
permanently closed in an
effort to protect wildlife
and restore habitat.
Carnegie has an active
California Archaeological
Site Stewardship Program (CASSP). This program trains
volunteers to work with professional archaeologists to
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Carnegie SVRA
18600 West Corral Hollow Road, Tracy, CA 95376
(925) 447-9027
Mailing Address: 15751 Tesla Road
Livermore, CA 94550-9167
www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/carnegie
California State Parks, OHMVR Division
1725 23rd Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95816-7100
(916) 324-4442
www.ohv.parks.ca.gov
© California State Parks, 2018
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
All rights reserved. [12-2018]
Printed on recycled paper.
Carnegie
Kids’ Tracks - Located in
the eastern end of the park, these two tracks provide
practice areas for young people (under age 14)
operating smaller motorcycles and ATVs to practice and
improve their riding skills.
Rain Closures
Protecting resources today makes it possible to provide
quality OHV recreation in the future. Composed mostly
of oak studded grasslands, the park is home to some
special California native plants which have adapted to
the warm Mediterranean climates of wet, mild winters
and long, dry summers. It is also home to the federallylisted threatened California red-legged frog and the
California tiger salamander, as well as a wide range of
bird species and mammals.
protect the archaeological and historical resources by
regularly visiting sites and recording changes.
Modesto
State Vehicular Recreation Area
Beginners Riding Area This area is located at the
base of the Hillclimb Event
Area. It is an open, speed
restricted, flat area set
aside for beginning riders
both young and old.
Education
Facilities
A little town of about 350 people sprung up around the
brick works. The town included a hotel, two bunkhouses,
a bakery, saloon, slaughterhouse, school, and 17 homes.
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Repeated flooding, boiler room explosions, and the
1907 failure of the bank that held the mortgage
on the plant forced the closure of the
Tesla mining operation and the
Carnegie Brick and Pottery
Company. In late 1911 the
company stopped production despite high demand
for brick. Carnegie
was sold in 1916 to
a competitor who
dismantled the machinery and
tore down the plant. On May 27, 1917, the tall
smokestacks at the plant were dynamited as a small
crowd stood watching.
In order to accommodate the emerging electric OHV
industry, an e-motorcycle charging station was installed
at the park main entrance. To access this station, request
assistance from staff at the park main entrance.
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toxic substances – are permitted for campfires. Firewood
is available at the MotoMart store.
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elcome to Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation
Area (SVRA)! Located in the coastal hills of
eastern Alameda and western San Joaquin
counties, Carnegie SVRA provides more than 1,300 acres
of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation opportunities.
The landscape at the park is characterized by rolling hills
and steep, rugged canyons with outstanding opportunities for hillclimbs and many scenic vistas. Park elevations
range from 650 to 1,750 feet above sea level. The climate
is Mediterranean with cool, wet winters and hot, dry
summers.
Carnegie SVRA offers various off-highway opportunities
including roads, trails, tracks, and hill climb areas for
motorcycles and ATVs, and a 4x4 play area for 4x4s and
side-by-sides. Staging areas, camping facilities, tracks,
and the 4x4 area are located on the valley floor. Marked
crossings indicate access to the hills. The hills are divided
into two use areas – open riding and designated trails
only – and provide outstanding opportunities for hill
climbs and single-track riding. Roads, trails, and riding
areas are two-way; please watch for oncoming traffic.
Always stay to the right side of the trail. Scout the terrain,
especially in the grassland areas for obstacles.
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Park Rules and Regulations
REACH AND OPERATE ALL CONTROLS: All operators of off-highway vehicles must be able to reach and operate all controls.
You are responsible for knowing park rules and regulations. All
provisions of the California Vehicle Code are enforced. A copy
may be found at: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml. If
you have questions, please contact the park staff or call
(925) 447-9027.
The term OHV means off-highway vehicle. Any motor vehicle
operated off-highway is an OHV. A highway licensed vehicle is an
OHV when operated off of the highway. Vehicles having green
and red stickers are OHVs.
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NOISE EMISSIONS: The law limits noise emissions from all OHVs.
Noise emissions for most OHVs are limited to not more than
96 dBA when measured from a distance of 20 inches using
standardized test procedures. Free sound testing is available at
the ranger station. For more specific information, go to
www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/noise_emissions.
Main SVRA Entrance
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SPARK ARRESTERS: All vehicles operating off-highway must be
equipped with either a street legal muffler or a spark arresterqualified and rated by the United States Forest Service and
maintained in effective working order.
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DOGS: Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Please pick up
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SPEED: Please follow posted speed limits throughout the park.
In camping and developed areas, keep speeds to 15 mph or less.
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operation of ATVs only. (For more information please see reverse
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ALCOHOL: Open container and DUI laws apply off-highway just
as they do on-highway. Don’t drink and drive.
RED STICKER RIDING SEASON: Red stickers are allowed to
operate in the SVRA from October 1st - April 30 th only. These
dates are established by the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) and are subject to change. Please call the park for
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REGISTRATION: When operating an OHV, you must display
either a license plate or an OHV sticker. OHV stickers include
“Green Stickers,” “Red Stickers,” California Nonresident OHV Use
Permits, and OHV stickers from states that have an OHV program.
Locations of features are representations. Actual locations
of some features may vary over time as a result of weather,
maintenance, and other factors. Observe all signage, and
use appropriate caution when traveling through the park.
All Trails are Two Way
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