Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bombay Beach, California

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Campbell Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Tule Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Arroyo Salado Wash

Right off the 10 Freeway just South of Joshua Tree National Park is the Red Canyon Jeep Trail. A 13-mile trail that winds its way through the mountains into the Bradshaw Trail. The trail is very easy going with only a few sections where you will want to assess the section if you are new to off-roadi...
Learn more about SR2013 Red Canyon Jeep Trail

This is an alternate route from the Salton Sea to Bradshaw's Trail. From the 111, take Parkside Drive and make a left on Desert Aire Drive. The road will take you right next to the Coachella Canal. Follow the trail to the trailhead;it's an easy desert ride.
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Parachute Landing is an unmaintained paved road and beach trail leading to a decommissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station. A non-technical but eroding road with sand drifts turns into a dirt path, eventually terminating at the beach containing ruins of a small decommissioned World War II Era US Navy b...
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This 9 mile out and back trail starts off the Bradshaw Trail and runs north to south. The trail was originally a loop but half the trail, which is outside the wash is now private and marked no trespassing with owner controlled access. Amy's Wash is surrounded by 20 foot red mud walls and is lined wi...
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This trail consists of soft sand, dirt, and some rock. Coming from Campbell Wash, this will get you to Highway 86 access and the East entrance to the Ocotillo Wells SVRA. There are a couple of down and up washes as one travels parallel to the highway. There were two locked gates, so continue on the ...
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This is the Mecca Orocopia Trail, a connection to the Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop. This is an easy dirt road trail where you can admire the beautiful views of the Orocopia mountains. There is nothing challenging about this route;it's perfect for dirt bikes, UTVs, and 2WD rides. It's great for ...
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This 4.5-mile trail connects Bradshaw Trail with Summit Flats Road. The surface is sandy and hard-packed with some ruts less than 12 inches deep. Coming from the Bradshaw Trail, the trail opens up into a big wash after half a mile, which is lined with mud walls on one side. The wash is filled with l...
Learn more about Summit Road

This deep sand wash starts at Tule Wash and ends at Ocotillo Wells SVRA Trail, featuring ruts and tall mud walls that create a dramatic canyon environment. There are hot springs along the way, adding a unique natural feature to explore. The wash includes sections of whoops and washboards that will t...
Learn more about Eriogonum Wash 172

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Gas Dome Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Artesian Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many of...
Learn more about North Fork Arroyo Salado

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Cross Over Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Lakeshore Trail

Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area is one of Southern California’s most iconic off-road playgrounds. With more than 85,000 acres of open desert, sandy washes, hardpack, hill climbs, and wide-open riding, this is the kind of place where dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, dune buggies, and 4x4s can a...
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This trail starts just off Highway 86, with the beginning surface being gravel that quickly turns to dirt as you progress. The route follows underneath the power lines, providing easy reference for navigation. You'll encounter some whoops and ruts scattered throughout. The trail goes in and out of c...
Learn more about BLM 326 NW

This is an out-and-back trail. This sandy trail starts just off Gas Dome Trail and used to connect to Campbell's Wash, though it no longer completes that connection. The route cuts across an open meadow of sand sparsely covered with creosote bushes and pebbles, creating a minimalist landscape. You'l...
Learn more about BLM 176

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Tectonic Gorge Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Campbell Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Tule Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Arroyo Salado Wash

This is an alternate route from the Salton Sea to Bradshaw's Trail. From the 111, take Parkside Drive and make a left on Desert Aire Drive. The road will take you right next to the Coachella Canal. Follow the trail to the trailhead;it's an easy desert ride.
Learn more about Salton Sea to Bradshaw's Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Campbell Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Tule Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all forms of off-highway vehicles. The SVRA borders the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with many o...
Learn more about Arroyo Salado Wash

This is an alternate route from the Salton Sea to Bradshaw's Trail. From the 111, take Parkside Drive and make a left on Desert Aire Drive. The road will take you right next to the Coachella Canal. Follow the trail to the trailhead;it's an easy desert ride.
Learn more about Salton Sea to Bradshaw's Trail