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Corral Canyon OHV Area

Friday, September 20, 2024

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Other Names

Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District, Corral Motorized Trail, Pine Valley OHV, Bronco Flats, Morena Stokes Valley Road, Los Pinos Road, Four Corner, Pine Valley OHV Area, 4 Corners OHV Area, Greenhorn Motorized Trail, Kernan Cycle Trail

Last Known Status

Open

This part of the Cleveland National Forest offers over 50+ miles of ATV trails, two nice campgrounds and some great views. The trails have a unique feel to them, with sharp turns, fast brush tunnels, and several sections of solid rock. The rock formations are popular with 4x4 off road enthusiasts.

Camping is permitted at Corral Canyon and Bobcat Meadows, each providing 20 sites that can accomodate trailers up to 20 feet long. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire ring and is surrounded by mature oak trees. Water is not provided, so bring your own.

(When we visited there were no self pay stations at the staging area or campgrounds so you'll need to get an Adventure Pass before you go.)

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	Year-Round	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30
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	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate and narrow terrain
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	permitted on designated forest service roads
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated forest service roads
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) permitted at Corral Canyon and Bobcat Meadow Campgound
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,800 acres (3 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	51
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	3000 to 4100 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Few
Roads	None
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	Some
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	80 cc Max
Min Engine Size	50 cc Min
Comment	Kids Play Area

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Morena Village
Diesel	20-30 Miles (W)	El Cajon
Water	5-20 Miles (SE)	Morena Village
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Morena Village
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Morena Village
Campground	On Site	Bobcat Meadow and Corral Canyon Campground
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SE)	Morena Village

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($5.00) Adventure Pass Fee - $5/day or $30/year
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $5.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 *Adventure Pass required
Comment	*There are no self pay stations at the Four Corners main staging area, Corral Canyon or Bobcat Meadow Campground; purchase of Adventure Pass is mandatory prior to entry - call (909) 382-2622.

RATINGS

Pros	nice campgrounds, beautiful scenery
Cons	very hot, no self pay stations at campgrounds or main staging area, need an adventure pass
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Morena Village, CA

Address

Corral Canyon Trl, Campo, CA 91906

Trail Map

From: El Cajon, CA
1) Take I-8 East to Exit 51
2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp onto Buckman Springs Road, continue 3.3 miles
3) Turn right (west) onto Corral Canyon Trl, continue about 9 miles toward the Four Corners staging area. Corral Canyon Campground is located about a mile past the main staging area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Cleveland National Forest - Descanso Ranger District
3348 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-6235
mailroom_r5_cleveland@fs.fed.us
sm.fs.descansord@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov