"Rice Canyon OHV Area" by Bureau of Land Management California , public domain
Rice Canyon
Off-Highway Vehicle Area - California
The Rice Canyon off-highway vehicle (OHV) open area lies within the Antelope/Shaffer/Bald Mountain Special Recreation Area (SRMA). The open area is about 8 miles east of Susanville, California, and consists of 120 acres of public land managed primarily for open OHV use. All OHV use beyond the open area is limited to designated routes and trails. The OHV open area is on the west side of Rice Canyon Road and is recognizable by the entrance sign, adjacent hill-climb area and large OHV staging and parking area.
Map of the Nobles Emigrant Trail section, part of the California National Historic Trail (NHT), located outside of Susanville, California. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Brochure and Map of Rice Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle area (OHV) in the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office area in California. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Brochure for Freshwater Fishing in California. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Rice Canyon OHV
https://www.blm.gov/visit/rice-canyon-highway-vehicle-area
The Rice Canyon off-highway vehicle (OHV) open area lies within the Antelope/Shaffer/Bald Mountain Special Recreation Area (SRMA). The open area is about 8 miles east of Susanville, California, and consists of 120 acres of public land managed primarily for open OHV use. All OHV use beyond the open area is limited to designated routes and trails. The OHV open area is on the west side of Rice Canyon Road and is recognizable by the entrance sign, adjacent hill-climb area and large OHV staging and parking area.
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U.S. Departm ent of t he Interior
Bureau of Land Ma nagement
Regulations
Rice Canyon
Off-Highway Veh.1c Ie Area
is unlawful for any person to intentionally
law. Please remember, it is your responsibility to
discharge any firearm or release any arrow
know the laws. For more information, contact the
or crossbow bolt over or across any public
California Department of Motor Vehicles or visit
road or way open to the public, in an unsafe
www.dmv.ca.gov.
manner.
Vehicle use is limited to designated routes
except within the Rice Canyon OHV open area
boundary.
Camping/Water
(OHV) Open Area lies within the
Camping is allowed on public lands for up to 14
consecutive days, however, developed campsites
Antelope/Shaffer/Bald Mountain
are not provided, and potable water is not available.
Special Recreation Management
Also, the dumping of grey or black wastewater is
about 10 miles from Susanville, CA
illegal.
Campfires
Campfires are allowed with a current campfire
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Protect your public lands and
resources by staying on
designated routes and trails!
and consists of 120 acres of public
permit, but seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit
land managed primarily for OHV use.
campfires during periods of high fire danger.
It is open to all types of vehicles
Remember to always put your campfire completely
out! To acquire a campfire permit or learn current
such as four-wheel drive vehicles, all
fire restrictions, contact the Eagle Lake Field Office.
terrain vehicles (ATV), utility terrain
Safety
vehicles (UTV) and motorcycles. The
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages
area provides excellent opportunities
for novice riders to improve their
skills on the loop trails and for
public lands for multiple uses, so be aware of other
hill-climb opportunities. All OHV use
For more information contact:
• All OHVs must have proper registration
(a green or red sticker or street legal license).
Out-of-state vehicles must be legally registered
in another state and display a California
Nonresident OHV Use Permit. For more
information or to purchase a nonresident permit,
visit ohv.parks.ca.gov.
• All off-road vehicles must have a properly
installed spark arrestor that is approved by the
U.S. Forest Service and has not been modified.
• It is illegal to ride or drive under the influence of
alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs.
5 Public health, safety and comfort. On
developed recreation sites and areas, unless
otherwise authorized, no person shall: (a)
Discharge or use firearms, other weapons, or
fireworks.
For hunting regulations, contact the California
know where you are going and when you expect to
return. Visitors should be aware of potential wildlife
rattlesnakes.
Shooting Safety
Target shooting and hunting are generally
allowed on SLM-administered public lands, as
long as it is done in a safe manner, without
damaging natural resources or improvements
on public lands. Please follow this guidance
during your recreational shooting experience:
• Never shoot from or over any road or
highway.
• Shooting is prohibited within any
developed recreation site or trailhead .
• State law requires the use of helmets while
riding ATVs.
• Always use a safe backdrop.
• State law prohibits passengers on ATVs unless
the ATV was specifically designed for two or
more people.
• Do not use plastic pellets, tracer rounds,
exploding rounds, or steel-core rounds.
• All vehicles must meet state and federal noise
standards.
visitors and your surroundings. Always let someone
dangers in the area, such as mountain lions and
experienced riders looking for steep
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 8365.2-
Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Rice Canyon Off-highway Vehicle
Area (SRMA). The open OHV area is
150-yard area is a •safety zone." 3004. (b) It
This guide does not include every California OHV
• Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules
and regulations, which are enforceable under
the Code of Federal Regulations. Violations
are punishable with fines up to $1,000 and/or
imprisonment for up to 12 months.
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outbuilding used in connection therewith. The
Firearm Regulations
Fish and Game Code (FGC) 3004. (a) It is unlawful
for any person, other than the owner, person in
possession of the premises, or a person having
the express permission of the owner or person in
• Glass and exploding targets are prohibited.
• Do not attach targets to plants or place
targets against rocks, plants, or solid
objects. It is illegal to deface or destroy
trees, signs, outbuildings, or other objects
on federal lands.
• Carry in your targets and carry out all
litter; brass and shell casings. All targets,
shell casings, debris and trash must be
removed.
• During fire season, some areas may be
closed to target shooting.
Required OHV Safety Training
possession of the premises, to hunt or to discharge
beyond the open area is limited to
Enroll youth riders in the r
Welcome
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Wilderness Study Areas
Eagle Lake Field Office
The Bureau of Land Management is responsible
for 260 wilderness areas and 491 wilderness study
areas in the western United States and Alaska. From
primitive hunting locations to remote fishing, hiking,
and camping spots, these designated areas provide
unparalleled opportunities for time spent outdoors.
Wilderness Study Areas
The wilderness study areas of California’s Eagle
Lake Field Office offer an amazing opportunity to
experience the vast ruggedness of the western Great
Basin. Stretched before you are vast panoramas
of sage and rice grass uplands rising to eroded
volcanic peaks, bisected by canyons and abundant
with wildlife. Here mammoths once foraged near
Pleistocene Lake Lahontan. Later these regions
formed the homelands for hunter-gatherer peoples,
and still later they were marked by the wagon tracks
of explorers and emigrants from the East.
Rugged, quiet, and mostly untouched by humans,
these places offer rare opportunities for solitude and
primitive recreation in an increasingly urbanized
world. However, their future is still undetermined.
Map & Guide
Protect your public lands and resources by
staying on designated routes and trails!
In 1976 Congress directed the BLM to evaluate
all public land under its jurisdiction for wilderness
characteristics. These identified areas became WSA
set aside for Congress to consider adding to the
National Wilderness Preservation System. Until
Congress decides to add or end consideration of a
WSA, the BLM manages the area to preserve its
suitability for designation as wilderness, defined by
the Wilderness Preservation Act as “where the earth
and community of life are untrammeled by man,
where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.”
Congress mandated four wilderness characteristics in
each WSA that must not be impaired:
2550 Riverside Dr.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-0456
BLM/CA-GI-2022/003+8000
Bureau of Land Management
Eagle Lake Field Office
www.blm.gov/office/eagle-lake-field-office
Let someone know where you are going
and when you expect to return!
Hospital Information
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Emergency Room
1800 Spring Ridge Dr.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-2000
size as to make practicable its preservation and use in
an unimpaired condition.
Naturalness: Generally appears to have been
Five Springs WSA
affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the
imprint of man’s work substantially unnoticeable.
Outstanding opportunities: Outstanding
opportunities for solitude or a primitive and
unconfined recreation.
Other features: May also contain ecological,
geological, or other features of scientific, educational,
scenic, or historical value.
The WSAs managed by the Eagle Lake Field Office
are rich in wilderness qualities. They also sustain
cattle grazing and limited vehicle access. This field
office manages over one million acres of public land,
which includes about 330,000 acres of WSAs.
For more information about the WSAs not covered in
this guide and map, please contact the field office
at 530-257-0456.
North Eastern Rural Health Clinic
Urgent Care
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-5000
Contact Information
(530) 257-6121
California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, Lassen County
(530) 254-6644
California State Parks Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Division
(916) 324-4442
Emergencies
DIAL 911
Safety
Road conditions can change suddenly in
stormy weather. Many of the cherry stems and
designated roads that access the WSAs are not
maintained regularly.
• Adverse weather, fire, and flooding can all
happen in the WSAs. Check local forecasts
and be aware of changing conditions.
• Mountain lions are rarely seen, but it you
encounter one, do not run. Stand your ground,
look bigger by fanning out jackets, make noise
and throw rocks.
• Use updated maps and orientation, as GPS and
phone signals are limited.
• Bring sunscreen, clothing layers, and plenty of
water and food.
• Always filter or boil water from natural
sources.
• Be aware of other hunters and visitors and
practice safe hunting.
• Range cattle may be encountered in the WSAs
year-round, and they may not move for you.
Use caution and approach slowly.
Central to Five Springs WSA are three ridge-like
peaks: Five Springs Mountain, Cherry Mountain,
and Rush Creek Mountain. Heavily eroded, each
mountain now forms multiple peaks separated by
wide canyons. Rush Creek is a riparian corridor with
willows, but is mostly perennial, as is nearby
Stony Creek.
WSAs that year, it “grandfathered” these routes
in, making them legal for driving and bicycling.
They are open to street-legal vehicles, off-highway
vehicles, and bicycles. While they access the
WSAs, these cherry stems are not part of the WSAs
themselves. The WSA boundaries follow the edges
of the roads.
The legal roads, also open to vehicles, OHVs and
bicycles, are similar. For example, Skedaddle Ranch
Road is legal for veh
A GUIDE TO:
CALIFORNIA
OFF-HIGHWAY
ADVENTURES
OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE
RECREATION DIVISION
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
WELCOME!
alifornia State Parks welcomes you to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle
Recreation Program. Did you know that California State Parks manages the
largest off-highway recreation program in the United States? Established over
40 years ago, the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, in partnership
with local, state, and federal agencies, offers a wide variety of off-highway
adventures to suit every skill level and age while protecting California's natural
and cultural resources.
C
Off-highway motor vehicle recreation is a great way to spend quality time
with friends and family and encourages healthy physical activity. Motorized
recreation opens the door for millions of people to access and enjoy California's
great outdoors. To help you better identify and enjoy off-highway vehicle
recreation opportunities, this Guide to California Off-Highway Adventures
provides a listing of trails and areas designated for motorized recreation.
People enjoy off-highway recreation in California, and appreciate the need to
protect our environment and preserve access to the outdoors. Those traveling
off-highway include a broad range of recreationists as diverse as the terrain of
California.
Regardless of whether you enjoy traveling with two wheels, four wheels,
hooves or your feet, we all share a common desire: the appreciation of
California's extraordinary natural landscape and love of the outdoors.
Respecting one another's right to recreate in their own personal and
responsible way and following basic trail etiquette will go far in reducing use
conflicts and enhancing your off-highway experience, wherever, and whatever
it might be.
So jump in and join us for a world of adventure that lies just down the road.
Of all the roads you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt! Fun and
excitement provided at no extra charge.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Off-Highway Motor
Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division is to
provide leadership statewide in the area
of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation;
to acquire, develop, and operate
state-owned vehicular recreation areas;
and to otherwise provide for a statewide
system of managed OHV recreational
opportunities through funding to other
public agencies.
The OHMVR Division works to ensure
quality recreational opportunities remain
available for future generations by
providing for education, conservation,
and enforcement efforts that balance
OHV recreation impacts with programs
that conserve and protect cultural and
natural resources.
California State Parks, OHMVR Division
1725 23rd Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95816-7100
916.324.4442
ohv.parks.ca.gov
ohvinfo.ohv@parks.ca.gov
FUNDING A STATEWIDE
OHV PROGRAM
he OHV Trust Fund is comprised
entirely of funds generated in the
course of OHV recreation, including:
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• Gas taxes on gasoline used for OHV
recreation on public lands.
• OHV Green/Red Sticker registration
fees and non-resident permit fees.
• Entrance fees to the State Vehicular
Recreation Areas (SVRAs).
GET INVOLVED;
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
f you are passionate about OHV
recreation, and want to ensure your
opportunities remain open for years to
come, become a volunteer today!
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tread lightly!
The OHMVR Division is
committed to the principles
of Tread Lightly! Being environmentally
responsible isn't difficult, but it does
involve some basic principles. These
principles are outlined in the Tread
Lightly! Pledge.
Travel responsibly
Respect the rights of others
Educate yourself
Avoid sensitive areas
he Off-Highway Motor Vehicle
Recreation Division of California
State Parks operates and funds 8 SVRAs
throughout the state and provides
funding for local, state and federal
agencies and partners for a system of
managed OHV programs.
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The funds distributed through the Grants
Program are used to develop, operate
and maintain OHV areas and facilities,
including trail improvement and upkeep,
care and cleaning of OHV staging
areas, environmental monitoring, law
enforcement, and education and safety
programs.
Combined efforts at all levels of
government, joined with contributions
from thousands of volunteers who care
CHILDREN IN THE
OUTDOORS
he mission of the Children's Outdoor
Bill of Rights is to encourage
California's children to participate in
outdoor activities and discover their
heritage.
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As a volunteer, you can help sustain
a community of informed, caring,
and responsible recreationists. Your
contribution will ensure off-highway
vehicle recreation opportunities
remain available today and for future
generations.
Volunteer opportunities are diverse and
include:
• Trail Patrol/Monitoring/Maintenance.
• Public Outreach (OHV fairs,
community and school functions, etc.).
OHV recreation areas fit
perfectly with this mission.
In some areas, naturalists
and recreation staff lead
programs such as bird
watching, bike rides, and
nature hikes speci
Bag limits, seasons of use, and
size restriction of fish can be
found on the same web site.
Fisherman and Fire
Wildfire can be both beneficial and devastating. It can
wipe out homes and businesses as well as rejuvenate
forested lands and riparian areas. It is always best to
leave fire to the professionals and always make sure your
campfires and burning items are completely out before
you leave. Please remember to be very careful with fire.
fishing accidents. Always be sure of your footing when
walking or wading (and it is generally better for you and
the aquatic species to stay out of the streams and rivers
while fishing).
Large and small wildlife (snakes and mosquitos) can
Nutria
be an annoyance when fishing. Be aware of your
surroundings and watch where you step. Wear mosquito
and bug repellant with deet to keep them from eating you
alive.
As always, be careful when
driving to and from your
secret fishing hole. When
boating, always have a
Quagga Mussels
life vest handy (and kids
under 15 must always wear
a vest while in a boat per
California State Law).
Mother Lode Field Office
(916) 941-3101
5152 Hillsdale Circle
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-5713
(El Dorado Co.)
freshwater/license-information.
fishermen and women are injured or lose their lives in
Applegate Field Office
(530) 233-4666
708 W. 12th Street
Alturas, CA 96101-3130
(Modoc Co.)
at http://www.eregulations.com/california/fishing/
opportunity, it can be dangerous as well. Every year,
Surprise Field Station
(530) 279-6101
602 Cressler St. phy./
P.O. Box 460 mlg.
Cedarville, CA 96104-0460
(Modoc Co.)
California. A listing of those requirements may be found
Eurasian Milfoil
Palm Springs Field Office
(760) 833-7100
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262-8001
(Riverside Co.)
Freshwater Fishing license issued by the State of
Hyacinth
Needles Field Office
(760) 326-7000
1303 So. Hwy. 95
Needles, CA 92363-4217
(San Bernardino Co.)
Even though fishing is a tremendous recreational
license, you are required to possess a California
Arcata Field Office
(707) 825-2300
1695 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521-4573
(Humboldt Co.)
While you are not required to have a “BLM” fishing
Aquatic Invasive Species include
Bakersfield Field Office
(661) 391-6000
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 933086837 (Kern Co.)
Safety
Barstow Field Office
(760) 252-6000
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311-6653
(San Bernardino Co.)
License Requirement
water to another.
Redding Field Office
(530) 224-2100
6640 Lockheed Drive
Redding, CA 96002
(Shasta Co.)
Never release plants, animals, or fish into water bodies. Never move fish or plants or bait from one
Bishop Field Office
(760) 872-5000
351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100
Bishop, CA 93514-3101
(Inyo Co.)
Dry – Completely dry equipment and gear between visits to fresh water systems.
Ridgecrest Field Office
(760) 384-5400
300 So. Richmond Road
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4436
(Kern Co.)
Drain – Empty coolers, bilge pumps, and buckets of all water before leaving a water body.
Central Coast Office
(831) 582-2200
940 2nd Avenue
Marina, CA 93933-6009
(San Benito Co.)
Clean – Rinse and remove all mud and plant materials from boats, fishing equipment, and clothing.
Ukiah Field Office
(707) 468-4000
2550 N. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482-5194
(Mendocino Co.)
serious and irreversible harm to aquatic habitats in California if allowed to spread unchecked.
Eagle Lake Field Office
(530) 257-0456
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130-4710
(Lassen Co.)
Take measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants and animals. They can cause
El Centro Field Office
(760) 337-4400
1661 So. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243-4561
(Imperial Co.)
Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
f you have any questions, feel free to contact
ny of the following BLM offices in California:
uestions?
Catch and Release
A large percent of California freshwater anglers are catch
and release fishermen — meaning they are very careful
with the fish after they catch them and they release them
back to the water as quickly as possible. It is always a
good thing to keep your fish in a “fish friendly” net in the
water until you are ready to release it. Barbless hooks
Leave No Trace
How to photograph your catch
Take only pictures and leave
artifacts where you find them.
The Archaeological Resources
Protection Act of 1979 makes
removal of cultural resources
punishable by fines and jail
time.
When it’s a catch and release fish species or regulation,
that creates a challenge for getting a photo of your prize
catch.
Remember if you’re in a catch and release scenario keep
the fish in the water at all times and take the photo of you
also harm fish less that barbed ones. The use of live bait
holding the fish in the water.
is also a detriment to catch and release fishing. Please
If it’s a not catch and release and it’s a keeper then you
remember, the fish you catch and release today may be
can have it out of the water.
the fish yo