| Alt Names |
Oroville, Feather River Valley, Thermalito, Clay Pits SVRA |
| DESCRIPTION |
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.
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| 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' |
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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
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| Recommended Stay |
Half Day
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| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
3 |
| Climate Type |
large clay pit |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 None |
| Hard Pack |
 All |
| Sand |
None |
| Mud |
 Some |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 Few |
| Steep Hills |
None |
| Water Crossings |
Few |
| Small Jumps |
Few |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
None |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
 Mostly |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Few |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
All |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Little |
| Expert Terrain |
None |
| Comment |
easy terrain - novice |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
Certain Times |
| Cross Country |
Permitted |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Some Areas |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Prohibited |
| Campfires |
Prohibited |
| Alcohol |
Some Areas |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
None |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
prohibited
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
NSL |
| Gasoline |
NSL |
| Diesel |
NSL |
| Water |
NSL |
| RV Hookup |
Oroville, CA |
| RV Disposal |
Oroville, CA |
| Campground |
NSL |
| Conv Store |
NSL |
| Swim Area |
Oroville, CA |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (E) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (E) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Clay Pit SVRA
400 Glen Drive
Oroville, CA 95966-9222
(530) 538-2200
www.parks.ca.gov
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| 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
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| Clay Pit SVRA Riding Area Photo |
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| Plenty of open space to teach a beginner. |
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| One of the few pop-up jumps in the area. |
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| The only "real" hazard. |
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