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Evans Flat
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Evans Flat Campground, Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District, Black Gulch, Basket Pass, Greenhorn Creek, Bradshaw Creek, Little Poso Creek, Browns Mill, Sawmill Road, Davis Camp, Badger Gap, Freeway Ridge, French Gulch, Ranger Spring, Borderline Trail, Rancheria Road, Quartz Mountain, Greenhorn Mountains |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Sequoia National Forest offers miles of designated motorized trails for all vehicle types. The terrain is mostly hard packed but has a lot of elevation changes and panoramic mountain views. Those with street legal machines can explore the northern trails near Rhymes Camp and Bull Run.
The most popular place to camp and stage is at Evans Flat Campground, which provides access to mostly rugged 4x4 and ATV trails but there are several miles of designated single track. Davis Camp is located about a mile further south past Evans Flat but is smaller and a little more secluded.
There is no fee charged to camp or ride but there are no services so bring your own supplies.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | April 15 - 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 | No Restriction | 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 | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
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 | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Address | Rancheria Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | ||
| From: Bakersfield, CA
1) Take US-99 North to Exit 30 2) Merge onto CA-65 North, continue about 40 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto CA-155, continue about 50 miles 4) Turn right (south) onto Rancheria Road, continue about 8 miles 5) Campground entrance is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sequoia National Forest - Kern River Ranger District 4875 Ponderosa Drive Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 549-9533 sm.fs.sequoianf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 64,000 acres (100 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2500 to 6200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Many | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Crossroads Mini Mart (760) 379-8170 |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Crossroads Mini Mart (760) 379-8170 |
 Water | Bakersfield, CA | |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Haven RV Park (760) 478-4310 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Haven RV Park (760) 478-4310 |
| Campground | On Site | Evans Flat Campground |
 Conv Store | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Crossroads Mini Mart (760) 379-8170 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS