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Onyx Ranch SVRA
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRA, Kelso Cabin |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Originally a patchwork of private and BLM land, the private parcels were purchased by California State Parks in 2014, converted to public land and renamed Onyx Ranch SVRA. The area is still a checkerboard but of state and BLM land. Onyx Ranch is bordered by Jawbone Canyon to the south, Dove Springs to the north and the Sequoia National Forest to the west.
The terrain is a mix of rolling hills, sandy washes and hard packed trails. There is no shade or water so come prepared. The Jawbone Canyon Store is about a mile south pass the turnoff for Jawbone Canyon Road and Hwy 14 which carries camping supplies, groceries, firewood, propane plus some basic dirt bike and ATV parts. ATV rentals are located adjacent to the store.
This newest addition helps takes the guesswork of figuring if you're on private land or not. Primitive camping is permitted but there are no developed campgrounds or designated staging areas at this time, but this may change.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 9/1 to 5/31 |
| 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, 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 | Certain Times | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 26,000 acres (41 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2200 to 6400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Mostly | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Recreation |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | On Site | Jawbone Canyon Store (866) 346-6274 |
| Diesel | On Site | Jawbone Canyon Store (866) 346-6274 |
 Water | On Site | Jawbone Canyon Store (866) 346-6274 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (S) | Sierra Trails RV Park (877) 994-7999 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Redrock Canyon Ricardo Campground (661) 942-0662 ($20 to dump, payable by debit or credit card only) |
| Campground | On Site | primitve camping permitted |
 Conv Store | On Site | Jawbone Canyon Store (866) 346-6274 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Cantil, CA | ||
| From: Los Angeles, CA
1) Take Hwy 14 north about 70 miles to Cantil 2) Turn left (west) onto Jawbone Canyon Road, continue a couple miles. Trails are located on the north side of road. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Hungry 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 Info | Friends of Jawbone Canyon P.O. Box 1902 Cantil, CA 93519 (760) 373-1146 webmaster@jawbone.org www.jawbone.org |
| Contact Info | Jawbone Canyon Store 32629 Highway 14 Cantil, CA 93519 (760) 373-2773 (866) 346-6274 info@jawbonecanyonstore.com www.jawbonecanyonstore.com |
| Contact Info | Fun Time ATV Rentals 63249 Hwy 14 Cantil, CA 93519 (323) 707-3478 mark@funtimeatv.com funtimeatv.com |
| Contact Info | High Desert Cycles 8209 California City Blvd # 2 California City, CA 93505 (760) 373-4495 |
| Comment | Parts and repair shop for ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes. |
Onyx Ranch SVRA Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/23/2019 (Thanks!)
Onyx Ranch SVRA Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/23/2019 (Thanks!)
Onyx Ranch SVRA Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/23/2019 (Thanks!)
Onyx Ranch SVRA Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/23/2019 (Thanks!)
Onyx Ranch SVRA Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/23/2019 (Thanks!)
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