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Rock Front OHV Area
Thursday, April 11, 2024
| Other Names | Rockfront OHV Area, Buckhorn Ridge, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Lucia Ranger District, Gypsum Canyon, Logan Ridge, Brown Mountain, Quail Springs, Twin Rocks, Buck Spring, Cable Corral Road, Los Machos Hills, Rock Front Ranch OHV Area, Baja Campground, Paradise Spring Campground, Horseshoe Campground, Miranda Pines Campground, Kerry Canyon |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This is a fairly large OHV area offers over 45 miles of marked and rated trails. There are several primitive campsites however they are generally not accessible to long RVs.
The trails are mostly hard packed with a few rocky sections and some steep climbs but there are plenty of easy roads for beginners. There are also a few expert only motorcycle loops which can be found in the southern portion.
An Adventure Pass is required which must be obtained prior to arrival. The trails are open year-round except during inclement weather. Call before you haul.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| 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 | |
| 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 | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 15,328 acres (24 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 45 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1250 to 2000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Shell |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Shell |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Santa Maria Pines Campground (805) 928-9534 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Santa Maria Pines Campground (805) 928-9534 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Santa Maria Pines Campground (805) 928-9534 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Shell |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) Adventure Pass Fee - $5/day or $30/year |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Santa Maria, CA | ||
| Address | Cable Corral Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454 | ||
| From: Santa Maria, CA
1) Take SR-166 East about 25 miles 2) Turn left (north) on Cable Corral Road, continue .25 miles 3) Staging area is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Los Padres National Forest - Santa Lucia Ranger District 1616 North Carlotti Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 925-9538 mailroom_r5_los_padres@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/17/2014 (Thanks!)
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/17/2014 (Thanks!)
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/17/2014 (Thanks!)
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/17/2014 (Thanks!)
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/17/2014 (Thanks!)
Rock Front Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/8/2013 (Thanks!)
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