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River MX

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Track Map

Other Names

River Motocross, Big River

Last Known Status

Closed

This motocross track is currently closed but there is a possibility that it may reopen under new ownership. This motocross park featured a large parking area with a main track as well as an intermediate/beginner track and a SX style track. Quads were permitted and the track was normally open for practice on Sunday.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Closed
Spark Arrestor	No	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended.
Noise Limit	No
Whip Flags	Not Required
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
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Some	On-Site Office/Station

TERRAIN

Approx Size	640 acres (1 sq mi)
Climate Type	Urban/Man-Made
Elevation	400 to 450 ft.
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	Little
Mud	Little
Dust	None
Rocks	None
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Some
Berms	All
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Rider Traffic	Many
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	None
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area

MX Track

Land	Privately Owned / Commercial

MX TRACK

Features	Public, Watered, Groomed
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum
Comment	Beginner Track

MX TRACK

Features	Public, Watered, Groomed
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum
Comment	Main Track

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron/Parker
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron/Parker
Water	1-5 Miles (SE)	Big River RV Park (760) 665-2055
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (SE)	Big River RV Park (760) 665-2055
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (SE)	Big River RV Park (760) 665-2055
Campground	1-5 Miles (SE)	Big River RV Park (760) 665-2055
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron/Parker

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None) Race Days - $5.00
Riding	Yes ($20.00 per OHV) Small bikes - $10.00
Camping	(None)Race Days - $10.00

RATINGS

Pros	large parking area
Cons	very little shade
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Parker, AZ

Address

Old Parker Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Track Map

From: Parker, AZ
1) Take Hwy 62 north/California Avenue over bridge to Rio Vista Drive intersection
2) Turn left (west) onto Rio Vista Drive, continue 8 miles (road will eventually turn to dirt)
3) Veer right to stay on dirt road, continue about 1 mile to track.