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Frank Raines OHV Park

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Frank Raines - Deer Creek OHV Park, Del Puerto Creek, Del Puerto Canyon, Stanislaus County

Last Known Status

Open

Open to all OHVs, this off road park has a variety of terrain that includes some rugged hill climbs, washouts, rocky creek beds and rutted 4x4 trails. In general the trails are pretty dry and crusty most times, and the surrounding vegetation is sparse with just the occasional shrub or patch of grass.

Note that the trails have a seasonal closure which usually runs between mid June through the end of October for fire season. Exact dates vary so call first before heading out.

Camping is permitted at Deer Creek Campground which offers nice shady sites with full RV hookups, restroom and shower facilities plus direct trail access. RV sites can be reserved online, but tent sites are first come, first serve.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	October - June	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust 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)
Whip Flags	Not Required (96 inches)	recommended by park for all 4-Wheel OHVs, but not required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
UTV & SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No	riding permitted from dawn to dusk
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	860 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	High Desert/forest
Elevation	1150 to 2500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	All
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Some
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) steep rutted chutes, large rocks & steep ravines
Novice	Little
Amateur	Some
Expert	Mostly

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	County Land

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (E)	76 (209) 892-5444
Diesel	5-20 Miles (E)	76 (209) 892-5444
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	On Site	Deer Creek Campground (209) 525-6750
RV Disposal	On Site	Deer Creek Campground (209) 525-6750
Campground	On Site	Deer Creek Campground (209) 525-6750
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (E)	Save-Mart (209) 892-5000

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	Yes ($5.00 per vehicle) day use fee
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00 Only two vehicles permitted per campsite and must be registered to the same owner. Three day holiday weekend - add $5/night/vehicle.
Comment	Annual Pass - $100 (good toward all OHVs carried within transportation vehicle; does not include camping fees); Dogs - $3/dog per day

RATINGS

Pros	onsite campground has RV hookups/disposal & plenty of shade & grassy sections
Cons	most terrain immediately gets challenging for younger riders, some VERY steep & rutted parts
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Winter/Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Patterson, CA

Address

Del Puerto Canyon Road, Livermore, CA 94550

Trail Map

From: Patterson, CA
1) Take I-5 South to Exit 434
2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp, continue .2 miles
3) Turn right (north) onto Del Puerto Canyon Road, continue about 16 miles
4) Deer Creek Campground will be on the right (north). Stage here.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Stanislaus County Department of Parks And Recreation
3800 Cornucopia Way, Ste C
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 525-6750
stancountyparks@parksrec.org
www.stancountyparks.com

Contact Info

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
320 E Street
Waterford, CA 95382
(209) 874-2349