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Rasor OHV Area

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Other Names

Afton Canyon, Cave Mountain, Mojave Desert

Last Known StatusOpen

This secluded area offers several miles of sand washes and desert trails that lead to a small but fun dune area. There is no shade and there are no amenities, but due to the remoteness there are no crowds either. Access is free and overnight camping is permitted. Vegetation is sparse but mainly consists of scattered scrub brush. The Mojave Road can be accessed from this area which provides direct access for street legal vehicles into the Mojave National Preserve.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesCA OHMVR stickers required
Dates OpenYear-RoundCA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 9/1 to 5/31
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 RequiredWhip Flags Recommended For Safety
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)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
PermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke EnginesCertain TimesCA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet RequiredYeshelmets required by state law
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNo Restriction(camp anywhere)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresNo Restriction
Night RidingYes
Trail BlazingPermitted
AlcoholNo Restriction
Rule EnforcementNone
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TERRAIN

Approx Size22,500 acres (35 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail10
Climate TypeDesert
Elevation1275 to 2427 ft.
Trail MaintenanceNot Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose DirtThis OHV area has no loose dirt.None
Hard PackThe OHV area has some hard pack terrain.Some
SandThis OHV area has some sandy areas.Some
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 no trees.None
Steep HillsThis OHV area has few steep hills.Few
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 no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis BLM land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis BLM land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis BLM land has few roads.Few
IntersectionsThis OHV area has many intersections.Many
Rider TrafficThe BLM land has no rider traffic on typical days.None
ShadeThis BLM land has no shaded areas.None
Ranges/GunfireThis BLM land has few shooting ranges or gunfire.FewShotgun shooting allowed
HazardsThis OHV area has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
Beware of open mine shafts.
Easy Terrain NoviceThis OHV area has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis OHV area has little intermediate level terrain.Little
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis OHV area has no expert terrain.None

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes
LandBLM

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (E)Shell (760) 733-4753
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (E)Shell (760) 733-4753
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (E)Baker
RV Hookups RV Hookup30+ Miles (W)Barstow / Calico KOA (760) 254-2311 or (800) 562-0059
RV Dump Station RV Disposal30+ Miles (W)Barstow / Calico KOA (760) 254-2311 or (800) 562-0059
Primitive Camping Campground30+ Miles (W)Barstow / Calico KOA (760) 254-2311 or (800) 562-0059
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (E)Baker

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Prosfree, can ride anywhere, trails lead to dunes
Consno shade, no amenities
Our RatingRatingVery Good
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityBarstow, CA
AddressBasin Road, Baker, CA 92309
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Barstow, CA
1) Take I-15 east about 48 miles to the Basin Road Exit
2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue .8 miles
3) Staging area is on the left.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoBLM - Barstow Field Office
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-6000
blm_ca_web_ba@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Rasor OHV Area

The primary attraction here is the series of small to medium sized dunes.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

But the area has much more to offer, with plenty of open area to explore.

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Terrain example at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Rasor OHV Area

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Scenery at Rasor OHV Area

Apart from the dunes, the majority of the area comprises of scrub brush, rocks and sandy terrain as shown here.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Terrain example at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Scenic view at Rasor OHV Area

The main staging area is a simple sand lot.  No services.

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorbike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorbike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle wheelying at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Terrain example at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Scenery from Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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Scenery at Rasor OHV Area

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OHV at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Rasor OHV Area

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Rasor OHV Area

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