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Hungry Valley SVRA

Monday, February 12, 2024

Other Names

Hungry Valley State Recreation Area, Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area Trails, Hungr Valley Mx, Hungry Valley SVRA, Mt. Pines, Freeman Canyon, Kinsey Ranch, Pipeline Road, Hungry Valley OHV, Gorman OHV Area, Gormon

Last Known StatusOpen

Hungry Valley SVRA offers over 130 miles of ATV trails and numerous camping and staging opportunities. Most of the trails are wide and smooth, consisting mostly of dry hard pack, usually without too many rocks. There are also some sand washes and short climbs. The park has 10 campgrounds with about 200 sites, and many come with a shade gazebo, fire ring, picnic table and a vault toilet.

A mini motocross track and ATV track can be found next to the Smith Forks campground and a 10 acre 4WD practice area next to Aliklik campground offers eight man-made obstacles. The Quail Canyon MX Track to the southeast is open for practice daily and can be accessed by taking the Pronghorn Trail. This area is also located near Mt. Pinos, which offers an additional 200+ miles of technical woods trails on Forest Service land.

The daytime temperatures can be very hot, and there is no water and the ramadas provide very little shade so we recommend you bring extra shelter.

Visitors should note that there is no RV dump station onsite, but the Flying J Travel Center is just a couple miles away and offers a dump and water fill station for a fee. The north and southbound Tejon Rest Area off I-5 also features a dump and water fill station at no charge.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesCA OHMVR stickers required
Dates OpenYear-RoundCA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesResidents 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 ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Some Areas
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Some AreasCA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke EnginesCertain TimesCA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet RequiredYeshelmets required by state law
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresSome Areas(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night RidingNoQuiet Hours 10pm - 6am
Trail BlazingSome Areas
AlcoholNo Restriction
Rule EnforcementSomeDedicated Rangers/Officers
Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol
Gate Inspection
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TERRAIN

Approx Size19,000 acres (30 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail130
Climate TypeDesert
Elevation3000 to 6000 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose DirtThis OHV area has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe OHV area has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis OHV area has mostly sandy areas.Mostly
MudThe OHV area has no mud after it rains.None
DustThe OHV area has some dust on typical days.Some
RocksThis OHV area has little rocks.Little
TreesThe OHV area has few trees.Few
Steep HillsThis OHV area has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe OHV area has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis OHV area has some small jumps.Some
Large JumpsThis OHV area has few large jumps.Few
BermsThe OHV area has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis state recreation area has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis state recreation area has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis state recreation area has no roads.None
IntersectionsThis OHV area has many intersections.Many
Rider TrafficThe state recreation area has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
ShadeThis state recreation area has few shaded areas.Few
Ranges/GunfireThis state recreation area has no shooting ranges or gunfire.None
HazardsThis OHV area has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis OHV area has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis OHV area has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis OHV area has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, MX Track
LandState Recreation
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine Size90 cc Max
Min Engine Size50 cc Min
CommentMini Track
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine Size200 cc Max
Min Engine Size50 cc Min
CommentATV Track
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine Size500 cc Max
Min Engine Size200 cc Min
CommentATV Track

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (E)Gorman
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (E)Gorman
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (N)Flying J Travel Center (661) 248-6519
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (SE)Pyramid Lake RV Resort (661) 248-0100
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (N)Flying J Travel Center (661) 248-6519
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn Site
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (E)Gorman

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
EntryYes ($5.00 per vehicle)
Riding(None)
CampingYes
Tent: $10.00
RV: $10.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00

RATINGS

Prosplenty of camping areas
Consno shade on trails, dry, hot
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityGorman, CA
Address5301 Ralphs Ranch Road, Gorman, CA 93243
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Los Angeles, CA
1) Take I-5 North to Exit 202
2) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp, continue about 250 yards
3) Turn right (west) at the T-intersection onto Ralphs Ranch Road (formally known as Peace Valley Road), continue about 1 mile
4) Turn left (south) onto Gold Hill Road. First staging opportunity is about .3 miles on the right (paved, with day use only). Many more staging opportunities with camping amenities are located further in on Gold Hill Road.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoHungry Valley SVRA
P.O. Box 1360
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-7007
(661) 248-7013
ohvinfo.ohv@parks.ca.gov
ohv.parks.ca.gov
Contact InfoEnjoy the Mountain Off Road Adventures
29121 Hook Creek Road
Cedar Glen, CA 92321
(844) 386-6691
info@enjoythemountain.com
www.enjoythemountain.com
CommentGuided OHV tours and rentals.

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Scenic view of Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Trails extend throughout the valley and into the hills on both sides.

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Honda CRF Motorbike at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Long sand washes like this make up the central portion of the area.

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Long easy trails like this connect each of the stagings areas, and provide access to the trails in the surrounding hills.

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Fees are charged and inspections are done at the main gate on weekends and holidays.

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Immediately after the entrance gate on the right is a paved day use area and information center.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

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Some terrain at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

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Example of terrain at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Some steep drops like this offer a bit of a challenge, but there are no rocks to complicate things.

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Some amenities at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

Each camping/staging area offers sun shaded picnic tables and fire pits.  Some have more trees and shade than seen here.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

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Even the expert trails like this one were relatively smooth and easy.

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Scenery from Hungry Valley SVRA OHV Area

The mini MX track was a bit dry but it looked fun.

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