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Condon Peak
Sunday, June 2, 2024
| Other Names | Los Gatos Creek, Garcia Canyon, Coalinga Road, Duckworth Canyon |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers about 19 miles of trails that are open to ATVs and UTVs. A permit is required per highway licensed vehicle entering the campground and day use area which can be purchased online. ATVs and UTVs are also required to display an ATV permit which can also be purchased online or at the self pay kiosk station located at the campground entrance.
The campground offers five RV sites and five tent sites, plus direct trail access. Each site comes with a picnic table, BBQ ring and shade ramada. There are no electric or water hookups so bring your own supplies.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from Oct 1 to May 31 |
| 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 | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required green sticker dirt bikes only |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 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) camping is limited to 14 days within any 28-day period |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) outside of campground a valid CA permit required |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No camping in days use picnic sites. Dispersed camping is allowed. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($5.00 per vehicle) Fee for Clear Creek Management Area Vehicle Access Pass - valid for one week and covers both day use and camping. |
| Riding | Yes ($10.00 per OHV) Self pay kiosk available - cash or check only. |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | All highway licensed vehicles must display a Clear Creek Management Area Vehicle Access Pass which can be purchased online from www.recreation.gov. Pass is good for one week. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hollister, CA | ||
| From: Hollister, CA
1) Take I-25 South about 40 miles 2) Turn left onto Coalinga-Los Gatos Creek Road, continue about 24 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the left (north). Enter here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Central Coast Field Office 940 2nd Ave Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 blm_ca_web_cc@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
Condon Peak Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/31/2014 (Thanks!)
Condon Peak Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/31/2014 (Thanks!)
Condon Peak Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/31/2014 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 9,600 acres (15 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 19 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2900 to 4700 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (W) | Valero (831) 385-5993 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (W) | Valero (831) 385-5993 |
 Water | 30+ Miles (W) | San Lorenzo Park Campground (831) 755-4899 or (831) 755-4895 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (SW) | San Lorenzo Park Campground (831) 755-4899 or (831) 755-4895 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (SW) | San Lorenzo Park Campground (831) 755-4899 or (831) 755-4895 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (W) | Valero (831) 385-5993 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS