ATV RENTAL RIDING AREAS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Anza Borrego Desert
Anza Borrego Desert Information (1)
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Ocotillo - Plaster City
Located approximately 17 miles west of El Centro on County Highway PS, this off-road highway vehicle (OHV) open area provides ample opportunity to test individual riding skills over a variety of terrain. Two staging areas, Plaster City East and Plaster City West, are popular primitive camping, and day use areas. Limited use areas and military practice bombing targets are immediately adjacent to the open area. When using your ATV rental in this Southern California location, please observe all posting signs and do not enter the bombing ranges.
Ocotillo - Plaster City Map (1)
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Painted Gorge
Interested in an unforgettable ATV tour in San Diego? These narrow canyon walls located in the Coyote Mountains are colored by the weathering of rocks which contain copper, sulfur, and iron deposits. The upper gorge contains ancient marine coral reefs with fossilized marine life. Primitive camping and staging for day use can be found east of the gorge entrance, making it a great location to use ATV rentals in California. To access Painted Gorge, proceed approximately 22 miles west of El Centro on Country Route S80 and turn north on Painted Gorge Road. The road eventually becomes BLM Route EC236. From Ocotillo proceed east on Country Route S80, and turn north on Painted Gorge Road.
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Superstition
Located north of Plaster City OHV open area, this area presents an array of challenging OHV riding opportunities. Cross-country OHV use is permitted within the boundaries of this area. Limited use areas and military practice bombing targets are immediately adjacent to the open areas. Please observe all posted signs and do not enter the bombing ranges. From County Highway S80, take Huff Road north to Wheeler Road. Follow Wheeler Road to one of several popular primitive camping areas, or to the base of Superstition Mountains.
Ocotillo Wells
Interested in our Ocotillo Wells quad rentals? Adjacent to Anza Borrego Desert State Park, this area has desert terrain from below sea level to 400 foot elevations. It is a motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, and dune buggy use area.
Ocotillo Wells Information (1)
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Imperial Sand Dunes
This 40 mile long dune system is one of the largest in the United States. Formed by windblown beach sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, some crests reach heights of over 300 feet. These expansive dune formations offer picturesque scenery, opportunities for solitude, a chance to view rare plants and animals, and a playground for OHVs. The BLM manages portions of the dunes system for different uses. The portion of the dunes, south of California State Route 78, is a popular OHV recreation area. Two BLM campgrounds along paved Gecko Road provide hard surface parking, vault toilets, and trash facilities, perfect for off road rentals at the Imperial Sand Dunes. Visitor information and emergency medical services are available weekends during the winter and spring seasons (October-May) at Cahuilla Ranger Station. Other portions of the Imperial Sand Dunes, including Mammoth Wash and Buttercup Valley, extend beyond this map to the north and south, and are depicted on the Salton Sea and Yuma Desert Access Guides.
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Buckman Springs ( Lake Morena ) - McCain Valley ( Corral Canyon )
This 1800 acre area was set aside as an open area for off-road vehicle users. It was developed with the use of State of California off-highway funds (green sticker funds). Twelve Miles of OHV Trails are accessible from the Four Corners Trailhead. There are challenges for rides of all types of vehicles and operators of all skill levels. Access is by Interstate 8 to Buckman Springs Road. Corral Canyon Road off Buckman Springs Road leads to the Four Corners Trailhead and staging area. For more information contact the Cleveland National Forest at 858-673-6180.
The Corral Canyon off-road vehicle open area is located within the southern-most third of Cleveland National Forest near Morena Reservoir. Visitors should take I-8 to Buckman Springs Road, (watch for the SDORC Adopt-a-Highway sign!), Drive south 3.6 miles, turn right onto Corral Canyon Road and drive 6.2 miles to the Four Corners Trailhead. At the trailhead there is staging for over 12 miles of trails for all types of ORVs. Travel off established trails is permitted within the designated area, however, once outside of this region all vehicles must remain on the established roads and trails. This area offers challenges from everyone from expert to beginner with over 1,800 acres to explore. ORVs are prohibited on Corral Canyon Road between Buckman Springs and Four Corners.
Corral Canyon has two campgrounds with picnic fire rings and vault toilets. Interior trails are very technical, and are frequently more difficult than their rating. The entire area is surrounded by miles of easy fire roads for the beginner. Elevation is about 4,000 feet and the area does receive snow at times during the winter, as well as reaching temperatures in the upper 90s at times during the summer. Note that Corral is located in the Cleveland National Forest, so legally you need an Adventure Pass and a Green Sticker or license plate. The majority of users are dirt bikes, but many people enjoy the rock-crawling challenges Corral Canyon presents to the 4x4 crowd. This area is also becoming increasingly popular with mountain bikers as well.
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