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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Other Names | Standard Wash, Arizona |
Last Known Status | Open |
What a pleasant surprise this was! Some easy, but really fun and often unique trails with great scenery - just outside Lake Havasu City. The staging area has no shade or services, but camping is free and the rider traffic is pretty low most times. It makes a great day trip from the marinas and RV resorts on the lake, sitting just five miles from town.
There are a variety of small play areas, and there is an easy loop for beginners if you head north and west from the staging area until you hit the small wash. If you like to bring the boat up to enjoy the lake, and have ever thought about bringing the ATVs or motorycles along, Lake Havasu is a great place to do that. You'll have a great time riding these trails.
Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal. |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
Camping | Some Areas | camping allowed anywhere within 100 feet of existing roads |
Campfires | No Restriction | |
Night Riding | Yes | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
Approx Size | 7,500 acres (12 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
Climate Type | Desert | |
Elevation | 1000 to 1300 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Some | |
Sand | Mostly | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | Some | |
Trees | Few | |
Steep Hills | Some | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | Some | |
Large Jumps | Few | |
Berms | Many | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | Few | |
Roads | None | |
Intersections | Some | |
Rider Traffic | Few | |
Shade | Few | |
Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) scattered debris and few dropoffs |
Novice | Mostly | |
Amateur | Little | |
Expert | Little | |
Comment | mostly sandy/gravel trails with small rocks, multiple washes, some wide & some narrow |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | BLM |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Lake Havasu City |
Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Lake Havasu City |
Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Lake Havasu City |
RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (S) | Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Lake Havasu State Park (928) 855-2784 |
Campground | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Lake Havasu State Park (928) 855-2784 |
Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Lake Havasu State Park (928) 855-2784 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | free, miles of fun/sandy trails, great desert views, close to Lake Havasu City |
Cons | no shade at main staging area, no amenities |
Our Rating | Very Good |
Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Fall/Winter |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Lake Havasu City, AZ | ||
| From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
1) Take Alt Hwy 95 South about 5 miles 2) Main entrance is at mile marker 172.4 on the left (east) side of highway. |
Contact Info | BLM - Lake Havasu Field Office 2610 Sweetwater Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 (928) 505-1200 blm_az_lhfoweb@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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