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Date Flat OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Moore Creek Area, Groveland Ranger District, Dogtown, Dog Town Rd, Coalpit Hill, Ponderosa Way, Chinese Gulch, Buckhorn Flat, Virginia Point, Bald Mountain, Ham Coward Gulch, Bandarita Ridge, Monotti Hill, Merced River, Mother Lode Field Office, Groveland Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This area mainly consists of rocky 4x4 roads with a few unmarked single track side trails. The trails in the southern section (BLM land) constituted most of the riding opportunity here but unfortunately those trails have been permanently closed to motorized use as of July 2010. The northern staging area (National Forest) remains open, but it offers just a handful of trails.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| 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) | |
| Whip Flags | ||
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM, 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 | Coulterville, CA | ||
| From: Modesto, CA
1) Take SR-132 east about 45 miles 2) Turn left (north) at intersection onto SR-49, continue 1 block 3) Turn right (east) on CR-J20, continue .5 miles 4) Veer right on Dogtown Road, continue 5.4 miles 5) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Mother Lode Field Office 5152 Hillsdale Circle El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 941-3101 blm_ca_listening@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Stanislaus National Forest - Groveland Ranger District 24545 Highway 120 Groveland, CA 95321 (209) 962-7825 www.fs.fed.us |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 500 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2000 to 3000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Shell (209) 878-0441 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Shell (209) 878-0441 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Coulterville RV Park (209) 878-3988 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | Coulterville RV Park (209) 878-3988 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Coulterville RV Park (209) 878-3988 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Yosemite Westlake Campground & RV Park (209) 878-3847 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Coulter Café & General Store (209) 878-3947 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS