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Superstition Mountain

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Alt Names Superstition Mountain Open Area
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION
This large open area offers more variety and challenging terrain than nearby Plaster City, and less law enforcement than Ocotillo Wells. Visitors can park, ride and camp anywhere, and there are no services. Holiday weekends are crowded and rowdy, with lots of bonfires, speeding and massive parties. Terrain consists of dry lakes, bad lands, rocky mountains and rolling dunes. Cross-country travel is permitted but beware the bombing ranges to the north and south.  Riding Area Map...  Directions...  Nearby Riding Areas...  
LOCATION
Nearest City El Centro, CA
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 From: San Diego, CA
1) I-8 east through mountains to valley floor toward El Centro
2) Take the Plaster City exit, turn left off the ramp (north) under highway
3) Right on Old Hwy 80 (east)
4) Left on Huff Rd. (north)
5) Left on Wheeler Rd. (west)
6) Multiple staging areas on both sides of the road.
TYPE OF AREA
Area open area BLM
Land BLM
QUALITY
Pros good variety of desert terrain
open area - camp/park/ride anywhere
Cons crowded on holidays
can be very windy
sometimes rowdy - bonfires, speeding, parties
Rating Rating    Good    
Recommended Stay 1-2 Days
recommend fall season
TERRAIN
Square Miles 20
Climate Type Desert
Elevation 0 to 700 ft.
Trail Maintenance Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt This riding area has little loose dirt.Little
Hard Pack The riding area has some hard pack terrain.Some
Sand This riding area has mostly sandy areas.Mostly
Mud The riding area has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The riding area has some dust on typical days.Some
Rocks This riding area has some rocks.Some
Trees The riding area has no trees.None
Steep Hills This riding area has some steep hills.Some
Water Crossings The riding area has no water crossings.None
Small Jumps This riding area has many small jumps.Many
Large Jumps This riding area has some large jumps.Some
Berms The riding area has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel Pits This BLM land has few sand or gravel pits.Few
Single Track This BLM land has few single track trails.Few
Roads This BLM land has some roads.Some
Intersections This riding area has almost all intersections.All
Rider Traffic The BLM land has many rider traffic on typical days.Many busy on holidays, especially in fall
Shade This BLM land has no shaded areas.None
Ranges/Gunfire This BLM land has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
Hazards This riding area has some hazards.Some (hazards not marked)
Beware of nearby bombing ranges.
Easy Terrain Novice This riding area has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain Amateur This riding area has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain Expert This riding area has some expert terrain.Some
Comment more variety and challenging terrain than nearby Plaster City, and less law enforcement than Ocotillo Wells
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open Year-Round CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 5/31
Spark Arrestor Yes A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
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 Safety Flags Recommended
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 Not Recommended
Hiking No Restriction Not Recommended
Horseback No Restriction Not Recommended
Camping No Restriction (camp anywhere)
Campfires No Restriction
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
Insurance *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet recommends that all riders obtain motorcycle insurance or ATV / UTV insurance before visiting any of the locations depicted.
FEES
Parking No ($0.00)
Entry No ($0.00)
Riding No ($0.00)
Camping No ($0.00)
Comment open area BLM
KEY SERVICES
First Aid First Aid 20-30 Miles (SE) El Centro Regional Medical Center (760) 339-7100
Gasoline Gasoline 20-30 Miles (SE) 7-11 (760) 352-4383
Diesel Diesel 20-30 Miles (SE) Chevron (760) 352-2600
Potable Water Water 5-20 Miles (SE) Sunbeam Lake RV Resort (760) 352-7154
RV Hookups RV Hookup 5-20 Miles (SE) Sunbeam Lake RV Resort (760) 352-7154
RV Dump Station RV Disposal 5-20 Miles (SE) Sunbeam Lake RV Resort (760) 352-7154
Primitive Camping Campground 30+ Miles (NE) Salton Sea State Recreation Area (760) 393-3052
Convenience Store Conv Store 20-30 Miles (SE) Walmart (760) 337-1600
Swimming Swim Area 5-20 Miles (SE) Sunbeam Lake County Park (760) 352-3308
Body of Water Water Body 5-20 Miles (SE) Sunbeam Lake
Boating Launch Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (SE) Sunbeam Lake
CONTACTS
Contact Info BLM - El Centro Field Office
1661 S. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4400
www.blm.gov
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