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Williams Hill
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Homes Creek, Monterey County, Salinas Valley |
| Last Known Status | Open |
The Williams Hill Recreation Area offers a pleasant campground plus eleven miles of dirt roads open to offroad use. The campground has seven designated sites, each with a shade ramada, picnic table, fire ring and concrete parking pad. Campsites are surrounded by oak, pine and various scrub brush, and offer some nice views of the Salinas Valley.
There is one vault toilet, but no water or garbage receptacles, so pack out what you bring in. There is no fee charged to camp here, but stays are limited to 14-days, and sites are first come, first serve. The campground usually reaches full capacity during most weekends, but there is overflow parking located across from the main entrance.
This spot is located about halfway from Los Angeles and San Jose, and is a short jaunt from US 101, making this a good resting spot. The main entrance road is dusty and there are a few curvy turns, but most RVs should have no problem reaching the campground.
Currently there are only dirt roads for offroad use (permitted mid October through mid April), but the BLM is currently in the process of designing a designated off-highway vehicle trail network in that area. There are also plans to add improvements to the campground and staging areas.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required offroad vehicles permitted mid October through mid April |
| 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, 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 permitted mid October through mid April |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted mid October through mid April |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted mid October through mid April |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | permitted mid October through mid April |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted mid October through mid April |
| 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 | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Salinas, CA | ||
| Address | Lockwood San Ardo Road, Bradley, CA 93426 | ||
| From: Salinas, CA
1) Take US-101 South to Exit 263 2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp onto Paris Valley Road, continue 1.7 miles 3) Turn left (south-west) onto Lockwood San Ardo Road, continue 6.4 miles 4) Veer left to stay on Lockwood San Ardo Road, continue .8 mile 5) Campground entrance is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Central Coast Field Office 940 2nd Avenue Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 blm_ca_web_cc@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 8,500 acres (13 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 11 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2000 to 2776 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | San Ardo Mini Market (831) 627-2371 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (N) | Valero (831) 385-7572 |
 Water | 30+ Miles (N) | San Lorenzo Park Campground (831) 755-4895 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (N) | San Lorenzo Park Campground (831) 755-4895 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (N) | San Lorenzo Park Campground (831) 755-4895 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Miller's Market (831) 627-2449 |
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