Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area
See the news release for more information about the closure.
OHV Information Line
530-224-2100 and press 7
Call for current information and conditions or click here.
View photos of Chappie-Shasta OHV Area trails. This link will lead you to a map of the area. Choose one of three areas to see in greater detail, then click on the trail of your choice to see photos of the trail. Click here to select trails from a list instead of the map.
Maps
Maps can be picked up at the following locations:
BLM Redding Field Office
355 Hemsted Drive Redding, CA 96002
California Welcome Center
1699 Hwy 273 Anderson, CA 96007 530-365-7500
Shasta Trinity National Forest Supervisors Office
3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002 530-226-2500
Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger Station
14225 Holiday Road Redding, CA 96003 530-275-1587
Maps are also available at local motorcycle/ATV shops and staging areas within the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area.
If you would like a map mailed to you, call 530-224-2100.
The Chappie-Shasta OHV Map can be download from here: Map side and Text side
Area Description
Just 10 miles northwest of Redding, the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway area offers 200 miles of roads and trails over 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps.
Camping is also available adjacent to the staging area below Shasta Dam for a minimal fee. Due to Homeland Security guidelines, an access permit must be acquired at least 72 hours in advance in order to cross Shasta Dam. Permits are free and available throught the Shasta Dam Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). The Copley Mountain staging area is now open as an alternate entrance to Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. No permit is required to access the Copley Mountain staging area.
This includes descriptions and pictures of the Chappie-Shasta OHV staging area, the Copley Mountain OHV staging area, and the Big Gulch Area as well as directions to access the Copley Mountain staging area and the Chappie-Shasta staging area.
Due to Homeland Security guidelines, an access permit must be acquired at least 72 hours in advance in order to cross Shasta Dam. This will link to the Bureau of Reclamation application for permission to cross Shasta Dam.
This includes descriptions and directions to the Forest Service Facilities adjacent to the Chappie-Shasta staging area.
Other nearby OHV areas:
BLM Fort Sage near Susanville, CA
BLM Samoa Dunes near Arcata, CA
Mendocino National Forest near Willows, CA
This includes information on general regulations, sound compliance, and ATV specific rules.
This includes some suggestions to keep you and others safe while riding in this and others OHV areas.
The Chappie-Shasta OHV Area has many private land parcels. Many roads and trails cross private land within the area. Please look over the information regarding these lands.
