The list below is of awesome California locations that do have off-road trails surrounding them. Some destinations listed are heavy use off-road – with OHV parks or camping nearby, while others are simply scenic dirt backroads or forest roads for easy driving. Topographic maps can be found for most areas, and should have all roads displayed, dirt and paved routes, as well as campgrounds, hiking trails and trailheads.
- ALTA SIERRA, CA
- ARROYO GRANDE, CA
- ASPENDELL, CA
- BASS LAKE
- BENTON Hot Springs
- BERRY CREEK, CA
- BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
- BIG BEAR CITY
- BISHOP, CA
- BODIE Ghost Town
- BORREGO SPRINGS
- BRIDGEPORT, CA
- CEDARVILLE, CA
- CALICO Ghost Town
- Death Valley National Park
- FRAZIER PARK, CA
- FRENCH GULCH
- GOLD LAKE
- GREEN VALLEY LAKE
- HOLLISTER, CA
- HUNTINGTON LAKE
- INSKIP, CA
- JUNE LAKE
- KENNEDY MEADOWS
- KERNVILLE, CA
- LAKE DAVIS, CA
- LAKE SHASTA, CA
- LAKE TAHOE, CA
- LEE VINING, CA
- MECCA, CA
- Mojave National Preserve
- NIPTON, CA
- OCEANO, CA
- OJAI, CA
- OLD STATION, CA
- PANAMINT SPRINGS
- PINE MOUNTAIN
- PIONEERTOWN
- PONDEROSA, CA
- PORTOLA, CA
- RANDSBURG, CA
- REDWAY, CA
- ROUND VALLEY
- SHAVER LAKE, CA
- SIERRA CITY
- SIERRAVILLE, CA
- TAFT, CA
- TOMS PLACE, CA
- TRONA, CA
- TRUCKEE, CA
- VENTUCOPA, CA
- WALKER, CA
- WARNER SPRINGS
- WEAVERVILLE, CA
- WESTWOOD, CA
- WILDOMAR, CA
- YERMO, CA
This California “off road towns” list was originally part of the California Off Road Maps page, but it surely deserves it’s own unique post, since it is an ever expanding list. Ongoing.
Searching for Off Road Parks inside California?
Try these links –
State Vehicular Recreation Areas
California OHV Parks
