Our Mission
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.
Visit one of our SVRAs
Ride your ATV, 4x4 or dune buggy on a wide variety of terrain and trails available at nine designated state vehicular recreation areas (SVRAs). Some SVRAs feature camping, swimming and other recreational opportunities.
Learn about our Grants Program
OHMVR Division’s Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in financial assistance for well-managed off-highway vehicle recreation to cities, counties, districts, federal and state agencies, educational institutions, federally or state-recognized Native American Tribes, Certified Community Conservation Corps and nonprofit entities.
OHMVR Commission
Our Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Commission meets quarterly to review plans for new and expanded recreation areas and welcomes public comments about the program.
Off-Highway Vehicle Access Project
The Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Access Project is a state initiative lead by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) Strategic Planning and Recreation Services Division, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division, and OHMVR Commission to identify new opportunities for additional OHV facilities in California as mandated by Senate Bill 155 (SB 155).
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Support the protection of our resources
The OHMVR Division plays an important role in protecting diverse natural and cultural resources throughout California. Click here to learn about the division’s numerous resource management projects.
Know before you go
Prior to leaving for your outdoor destination, learn how to recreate safely and responsibly. Read up on the rules of the riding, take a training course and find out about the proper equipment.
Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide
The OHV Adventure Guide has been updated. Click here to view the list of OHV opportunities.
We are testing out an online version of the OHV Adventure Map. Try it out and let us know what you think. Send comments and suggestions about the map to ohvaccessproject@parks.ca.gov.
State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs)
Bureau of Land Management OHV Areas
US Forest Service OHV Areas
Local Agency OHV Areas