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	Clay Pit SVRA
	Last Updated: 2/5/2010

Alt Names

Oroville, Feather River Valley, Thermalito, Clay Pits SVRA

Last Known Status

Open

This 220 acre riding area was created in the depression left from where clay was excavated to build the Lake Oroville Dam. And depression, is what you are going to feel if you drive more than 30 miles to get there. This is no vacation destination. It's a small, flat practice area, where the average 2WD car could tackle 90% of the terrain. The are a few trees and a couple of small pop-up jumps, and when we say a couple, we mean... one. Ok, we're sorry. It's a great place for the local kids, for giving ATV lessons, or for breaking in a new top end, and as riders we are greatful to for any public land we have. The area is lightly patrolled, with one hazard that is clearly marked, and no services.

LOCATION

Nearest City

Oroville, CA

Address

c/o Northern Buttes Headquarters or Lake Oroville SVRA
400 Glen Dr
Oroville, CA 95966-9222
(530) 538-2200

GPS Coordinates

N 39º 29.114' W 121º 36.850'

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Sacramento, CA

1) Highway 70 North to Oroville
2) Exit at highway 162 (Oroville Dam Blvd)
3) West (left) two miles to Larkin Rd
4) Left on Larkin Rd
5) 2 miles south to entrance
6) Entrance is on the left

AREA TYPE
Area Type	Gravel Pit, area is a large open pit

Land Type

State Recreation

QUALITY
Pros	not very busy, not patrolled, good for novices, good place to learn or fix bike, have picnic, all hazards are clearly marked
Cons	no services, no challenging terrain
Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	Year-Round	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 11/1 to 6/30
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	Unknown
Flags	Not Required
Two Strokes	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Cross Country	Permitted
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	Not Recommended
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Alcohol	Some Areas	CA open container laws
Fireworks	Prohibited
Firearms	Some Areas	firing range adjacent
Law Enforcement	None

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

KEY SERVICES
First Aid	NSL	off Oroville Dam Blvd 2 miles east of I-70
Gasoline	NSL
Diesel	NSL
Water	NSL
RV Hookup	Oroville, CA
RV Disposal	Oroville, CA
Campground	NSL	both east & west on Oroville Dam Blvd
Conv Store	NSL
Swim Area	Oroville, CA
Water Body	5-20 Miles (E)	Lake Oroville Recreation
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (E)	Lake Oroville Recreation

CONTACTS
Contact Info	Clay Pit SVRA 400 Glen Drive Oroville, CA 95966-9222 (530) 538-2200 www.parks.ca.gov

Contact Info

California State Parks OHMVR Division
1725 23rd Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 324-4442
ohvinfo@parks.ca.gov
www.ohv.parks.ca.gov

GPS POINTS
N 39º 29.035' W 121º 36.732' Staging / Parking Lot N 39º 29.022' W 121º 37.227' Drop Off! N 39º 28.852' W 121º 36.624' Boundary N 39º 28.565' W 121º 36.627' Boundary

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