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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Other Names | Antelope Mountain |
Last Known Status | Open |
This off-road area offers 120 acres of desert trails, hill climbs, a play area/makeshift motocross track for beginners plus a long ATV trail that heads northwest and ends at Hwy 139.
The staging area offers graveled parking with plenty of room for large trailers to turn around. Recent upgrades include an informational kiosk stocked with paper maps, picnic tables, BBQ grills, trash receptacles, clean vault toilets and loading ramps.
Primitive camping is permitted but RV hookups can be found a few minutes away in Susanville. There is no fee charged to camp or ride and the trails are open year-round.
Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
Dates Open | Year-Round | 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) | Some Areas | CA OHMVR stickers required |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) Limited to 14 days. |
Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) Permitted with current campfire permit - call (530) 257-0456. |
Night Riding | Yes | Not Recommended |
Trail Blazing | Some Areas | Permitted in Rice Canyon OHV open area boundary. |
Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
Approx Size | 120 acres | |
Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
Climate Type | Desert | |
Elevation | 4200 to 4300 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Mostly | |
Sand | Some | |
Mud | None | |
Dust | Some | |
Rocks | Some | |
Trees | Few | mostly juniper trees and sagebrush |
Steep Hills | Some | |
Water Crossings | Few | |
Small Jumps | Some | |
Large Jumps | Few | |
Berms | Many | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
Single Track | Few | |
Roads | Few | |
Intersections | Some | |
Rider Traffic | Few | |
Shade | None | |
Ranges/Gunfire | Few | shooting prohibited but area still used for practice |
Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) steep hill climbs |
Novice | Mostly | |
Amateur | Some | |
Expert | Little |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | BLM |
Features | Public |
Max Engine Size | 65 cc Max |
Min Engine Size | 50 cc Min |
Comment | PeeWee Track |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Johnstonville Quality Foods (530) 257-4268 |
Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Shell (530) 257-2856 |
Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Susanville RV Park (530) 251-4757 |
RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Susanville RV Park (530) 251-4757 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Susanville RV Park (530) 251-4757 |
Campground | Susanville, CA | |
Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Johnstonville Quality Foods (530) 257-4268 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | free, nice amenities |
Cons | no water, located close to prison |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Susanville, CA | ||
Address | Rice Canyon Road, Susanville, CA 96130 | ||
| From: Reno, NV
1) Take US-395 north about 80 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto Leavitt Lane, continue about 1 mile 3) Turn left (west) onto County Highway A27/Center Road, continue .25 miles 4) Turn right (north) onto Rice Canyon Road, continue about 1.5 miles 5) Staging area is on the left (west). |
Contact Info | BLM - Eagle Lake Field Office 2550 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-0456 blm_ca_web_el@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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