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Go To Home PageBallinger Canyon OHV Area
Alt Names Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Balinger
Last Known Status Open
About 68 miles of marked and rated trails can be found at this popular OHV area.  Terrain consists of hardpacked sections, sandy washes to steep ridgeline trails.  An Adventure Pass is required to ride or camp in this location.  <a href="http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/california_05699/map_4283.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trail Map.</a>
LOCATION
Nearest City Cuyama, CA
GPS Coordinates N 34º 53.214' W 119º 30.003'
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From: Bakersfield, CA
1) Take SR-119 west about 35 miles (SR-119 turns into SR-33)
2) Turn right (west) onto SR-166 (SR-33), continue 13 miles
3) Turn south onto SR-33, continue 3.7 miles
4) Turn left (east) onto Ballinger Canyon Rd., continue about 3 miles to staging area.
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type Public
QUALITY
Rating Ballinger Canyon OHV Area    Good
Recommended Stay Full Day
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open Year-Round CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30
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
ATVs No Restriction CA OHMVR stickers required
UTVs No Restriction CA OHMVR stickers required
4x4s (registered)
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies CA OHMVR stickers required
Bicycles
Hiking
Horseback
Camping No Restriction (camp anywhere)
Campfires
Law Enforcement
FEES
Parking Fee ($0.00)
Entry Fee Yes ($5.00)
(Adventure Pass Required)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee No ($0.00)
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 30+ Miles (NE) Kern Medical Center (661) 326-2000
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (NE) Shell (661) 769-8944
Diesel 5-20 Miles (NE) Shell (661) 769-8944
Water 30+ Miles (S) Lake Casitas Recreation Area (805) 649-2233
RV Hookup 30+ Miles (S) Lake Casitas Recreation Area (805) 649-2233
RV Disposal 30+ Miles (S) Lake Casitas Recreation Area (805) 649-2233
Campground On Site
Conv Store 5-20 Miles (NW) C & H Market (661) 766-2761
Swim Area 30+ Miles (S) Casitas Water Adventure (805) 649-2233
Water Body 1-5 Miles (W) Cuyama River
Boat Ramp 30+ Miles (S) Lake Casitas Recreation Area (805) 649-2233
CONTACTS
Contact Info rhowell@fs.fed.us
Contact Info Los Padres National Forest - Mt. Pinos Ranger District
34580 Lockwood Valley Rd.
Frazier Park, CA 93225
(661) 245-3731
www.fs.fed.us
Contact Info lahler@fs.fed.us
Contact Info nick.spooner@virgin.net
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