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Billy Hill OHV Route

Monday, May 27, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Truckee, Hobart Hills, Stampede Reservoir, Russel Valley, Dry Creek, Dog Valley Rd, Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District, Boca Reservoir, Prosser Creek Reservoir

Last Known Status

Open

This part of the Tahoe National Forest is the northernmost section of a three-part area that is surrounded by three reservoirs; Boca Reservoir, Prosser Reservoir and Stampede Reservoir. The trails here consist mostly of mild 4x4 roads but there are also various single track loops if you keep your eyes open (see map).

There is a boat ramp and plenty of camping opportunities in this area. The trails here tie into Boca Reservoir (east) and Prosser Pits (south). For those looking for a challenging single track check out Prosser Hill (to the west of 89).

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 24 - December 31	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
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, 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 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	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	vehicles must stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	This area is not well organized, caters to mountain bikers & boaters. Not much here for OHVs.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	12,800 acres (20 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	45
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	5800 to 6500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	None
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) road crossings
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None
Comment	just roads, pretty rocky, not too interesting

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (S)	Shell (530) 587-3853
Diesel	5-20 Miles (S)	Truckee
Water	1-5 Miles (N)	Logger Campground (877) 444-6777
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (N)	Logger Campground (877) 444-6777
Campground	1-5 Miles (N)	Logger Campground & Emigrant Campground (877) 444-6777
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SW)	Safeway (530) 582-7950

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $23.00 RV: $23.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Logger Campground Fee

RATINGS

Pros	secluded, near reservoir
Cons	no good trails, the only single track is for mountain bikes only
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Truckee, CA

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) I-80 West to Exit 188
2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 89, continue .2 miles
3) Proceed through roundabout to continue on Hwy 89, continue .3 miles
4) Proceed through second roundabout to stay on Hwy 89, continue 3.9 miles
5) Turn right (east) on Hobart Mills
6) Turn left at the T, go through the gravel pit
7) Veer right at the next fork, stay on the paved road
8) Follow the paved road all the way to the stop sign
9) Turn left on Dog Valley Road, stay to the left, road turns to gravel
10) Follow gravel road 1.5 miles to staging area on left
11) Additional staging straight ahead, veer left when road turns back to pavement.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 536-0417
(530) 587-3558
mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov