Hungry Valley SVRA is the third largest unit of California State Park's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. Located in the Tejon Pass north of Los Angeles and along the Interstate 5 corridor, Hungry Valley offers 19,000 acres and more than 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycle, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), dune buggies, and 4x4 recreation. All levels of OHV operator skills will be challenged by the wide variety of terrain and trails at Hungry Valley SVRA.
Trail Map of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) near Gorman in California. Published by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Mt. Pinos, Ojai and Santa Barbara Ranger Districts (RD) of Los Padres National Forest (NF) in California. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Wildflowers at the Tejon Pass at Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) in California. Published by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
California Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide. Published by California Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Hungry Valley SVRA is the third largest unit of California State Park's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. Located in the Tejon Pass north of Los Angeles and along the Interstate 5 corridor, Hungry Valley offers 19,000 acres and more than 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycle, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), dune buggies, and 4x4 recreation. All levels of OHV operator skills will be challenged by the wide variety of terrain and trails at Hungry Valley SVRA.
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.
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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