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	Black Springs OHV Network
	Last Updated: 2/5/2010

Alt Names

Black Springs OHV Park, Black Springs Area, Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District, Middle Fork Mokelumne River, Hermit Spring, Bailey Ridge, Flagpole Point, Motley Meadow, Cottonwood Gulch, Hay Gulch, Middle Gulch, Thompson Meadow, Bear Trap Basin, Corral Meadow, South Fork Mokelumne River

Last Known Status

Open

This large network of over 100 miles of connecting forest roads is best for ATVs and novice riders. Most roads are fast, wide and smooth, with some rocky sections here and there, but you can cover a lot of ground quickly. There are no services at the main staging area, but the campsites are decent and there is no fee.

LOCATION

Nearest City

Cottage Springs, CA

GPS Coordinates

N 38º 22.475' W 120º 11.504'

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Stockton, CA

1) Take Hwy 4 east toward the town of Cottage Springs, about 80 miles
2) About 2 miles past Cottage Springs turn left on Black Springs Rd
3) Continue .4 miles, campground will be on your left. Stage here.

AREA TYPE
Area Type	Trail

Land Type

National Forest

QUALITY
Pros	not crowded, decent campsites, no fees, nice scenery, large area
Cons	no services at main staging area, mostly forest roads, some sections are very rocky
Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Spring

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	Year-Round	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Spark Arrestor	Yes
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Night Riding	Yes
Flags	Not Required
Two Strokes	No Restriction	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Cross Country	Prohibited
ATVs	No Restriction	CA OHMVR stickers required
UTVs	No Restriction	CA OHMVR stickers required
4x4s (registered)	No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Alcohol	No Restriction
Fireworks	Prohibited
Firearms	Prohibited
Law Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol

FEES
Parking Fee	No ($0.00)
Entry Fee	No ($0.00)
Riding Fee	No ($0.00)
Camping Fee	No ($0.00)

KEY SERVICES
First Aid	5-20 Miles (SW)	Arnold Medical Clinic (209) 795-4193
Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SW)	Camp Connell General Store (209) 795-1121
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SW)	Arnold
Water	5-20 Miles (SW)	Camp Connel Generall Store (209) 795-1121
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Golden Pines RV Resort & Campgorund (209) 795-2820
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SW)	Golden Pines RV Resort & Campgorund (209) 795-2820
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SW)	Camp Connell General Store (209) 795-1121
Swim Area	5-20 Miles (SW)	White Pines Lake
Water Body	1-5 Miles (N)	South Fork Mokelumne River
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (NE)	Spicer Reservoir

CONTACTS
Contact Info	Stanislaus National Forest - Calaveras Ranger District 5519 Highway 4, P.O. Box 500 Hathaway Pines, CA 95233 (209) 795-1381 www.fs.fed.us

GPS POINTS
N 38º 22.596' W 120º 11.703' Main Staging Area N 38º 16.066' W 120º 20.436' White Pines Day Use Area N 38º 17.776' W 120º 17.239' Golden Pines RV Resort & Campground N 38º 18.558' W 120º 16.652' Camp Cornell General Store N 38º 14.378' W 120º 21.848' Arnold Medical Clinic

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