Angeles National Forest

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Explore the back roads!

The Angeles National Forest provides 364 miles of designated OHV routes (roads). Because of the many different uses of the Forest and the delicate environment, all OHV travel must be on designated routes and trails or in designated Open Areas.

When off-roading, all vehicles must meet DMV standards for approved mufflers and current registration. Off-highway vehicles such as motorcycles, ATVs and Odysseys must be equipped with approved spark arresters and have valid green stickers. Remember - State law requires that ALL ATV riders wear a helmet.

OHV Regulation Guidance

For off-highway vehicle regulations and use guidance please visit the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation webpage at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov

Angeles National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map:

Eastern Segment   (pdf, 2.8 MB)   map frontside

Western Segment   (pdf, 1.4 MB)   map backside

Closures

Occasionally areas may be closed due to emergency situations, for resource protection, or during specific seasons when disturbances may drive animals from important habitat. These closures are usually temporary, and your patience and cooperation is appreciated. Click on this link for information concerning the closure of portions of the Littlerock OHV Area.

Are You Leaving a Good Impression?

In and around developed sites, give other recreationists the space and quiet you would appreciate. By law you are permitted to exit and enter campgrounds, but not to play on ATV’s and dirt bikes within a campground. If your muffler is not quiet, push your machine into and out of a campground, with the engine shut off.

Respect and Protect the Land!

Stream banks and lakeshores are especially sensitive areas and easily susceptible to damage. These riparian areas provide water, food and shelter to wildlife.

• Please cross streams at a 90° angle at a slow speed, and do not travel up and down stream channels.
  

Stay on the Trail!

Cutting switchbacks, taking shortcuts or hillside climbing may be a challenge, but once vehicle scars are established other vehicles follow the same ruts and do long-lasting damage. Rains cause further damage by washing deep gullies in tire ruts. Valuable vegetation and critical wildlife habitat is lost, and permanent and unsightly scars result.

• Staying on trails helps protect the land.
  

You Can Help!

Are you interested in becoming a Trail Host or Adopt-a-Trail volunteer? The Trail Host Program enlists volunteers to provide on-site information to other OHV users. The Adopt-a-Trail Program works with groups and organizations to develop projects such as trail construction and maintenance. Contact your local Forest Service office for more information.