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Mammoth Bar OHV

Sunday, February 25, 2024

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Other Names

Mammoth Bar OHV Area, American River, Auburn, Auburn State Recreation Area, Mammoth Bar OHV Area Trails, Mamouth, Mamoth

Last Known Status

Open

This designated OHV area offers scenic backdrops, a pristine MX track, and at least 30 miles of offroad and multiple use trails spread over 1,200 acres. All trails are marked and rated, and most are steep and narrow from the get go, with no time to get warmed up.

The nearby state recreation area offers camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and white water rafting.

(California OHMVR sticker and noise regulations are strictly enforced at the gate. ATV's are limited to 40 inches wide and all OHVs must have an FS approved spark arrestor.)

Park closes during wet weather until 24 hours after last rain.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	Motocross Track: Friday and Saturday; Trails, 90cc Track, and Trials Area: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday	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	Yes (40 inches)	has entrance gate and narrow terrain
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 40 inches)
UTV & SXS	Prohibited	CA OHMVR stickers required
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited	CA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trails
Alcohol	Prohibited
Rule Enforcement	Strict	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Gate Inspection
Comment	All regulations are strictly enforced at the gate and throughout the park by State Park Ranger. Must stay on designated trails - no free riding.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	30
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	600 to 1700 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	None	closed during raining periods
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some	some expert/moderate trails are very rocky
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Many	mountainous area, rapid elevation changes up to 1200 ft or more
Water Crossings	Many	trials course only
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some	some trails are one way only, clearly marked
Roads	Few
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Some	Sundays are busiest
Shade	Some	few shaded parking spots but most trails have shady parts
Ranges/Gunfire	None	Prohibited
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. some trails are narrow and are adjacent to very steep cliffs
Novice	Little
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, MX Track

Land	State Recreation

MX TRACK

Features	Public, Watered, Groomed
Max Engine Size	500 cc Max
Min Engine Size	90 cc Min
Comment	nicely groomed, gorgeous track by the river, top notch grooming, 90cc and up

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	90 cc Max
Min Engine Size	50 cc Min
Comment	90cc limited or less, very nicely groomed

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum
Comment	Main Track

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	85 cc Max
Min Engine Size	50 cc Min
Comment	PeeWee Track

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (W)	Gas & Shop (530) 885-0200
Diesel	5-20 Miles (W)	Chevron (530) 885-7138
Water	On Site	non-potable water
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NW)	Auburn Gold Country RV Park (530) 885-0990
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NW)	Auburn Gold Country RV Park (530) 885-0990
Campground	5-20 Miles (NE)	Ruck-A-Chucky Campground (530) 885-4527
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (W)	Gas & Shop (530) 885-0200

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	Yes ($10.00 per vehicle)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	Gorgeous scenery, some trails one-way, all trails clearly marked w/difficulty
Cons	closes during and after heavy rains
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Auburn, CA

Address

Old Auburn Foresthill Road, Auburn, CA 95614

Trail Map

From: Sacramento, CA
1) Take I-80 East to Exit 121/Foresthill Road
2) Turn right (east) off the exit ramp onto Foresthill Road, continue 3.2 miles
3) Turn right on Old Auburn Foresthill Road, continue 1.5 miles
4) Main entrance is on the left.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info	Mammoth Bar OHV Area 501 El Dorado Street Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 885-4527 ohvinfo@parks.ca.gov info@parks.ca.gov www.parks.ca.gov
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