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Standard Wash

Monday, February 10, 2025

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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.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

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

TERRAIN

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

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

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

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

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
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