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Pocatello ORV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Blackrock/Chinese Peak Trail, Caddy Canyon, Camelback Mountain |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This offroad area offers a wide variety of recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Terrain consists of single track and ATV trails that wind through high desert vegetation.
Camping is permitted but there are no facilities. The main road entering the area is not maintained and has some potholes but eventually smooths out. There are two staging areas, the first one is larger and is better suited for large trailers and the second one is located about a half mile north which is smaller.
Note that this area is seasonal and is generally open from about mid April through mid November. Marinas and boat ramps can be found at the nearby American Falls Reservoir.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | April 15 - November 15 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| 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 | Some Areas | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | |
| 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 | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | free, single track trails |
| Cons | open only during 4/15 - 11/15 |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Summer/Fall |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Address | N Blackrock Canyon Road, Pocatello, ID 83204 | ||
| From: Pocatello, ID
1) Take I-15 South about 5 miles 2) Turn left (north) on N. Blackrock Canyon Road 3) Parking area will be on your right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Pocatello Field Office 4350 Cliffs Drive Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 478-6340 blm_id_pocatellooffice@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
Pocatello ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/3/2015 (Thanks!)
Pocatello ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/22/2019 (Thanks!)
Pocatello ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/6/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 33,280 acres (52 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 40 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 6600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |  None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Pocatello |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Pocatello |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Pocatello |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Cowboy RV Park (208) 232-4587 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Cowboy RV Park (208) 232-4587 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Oasis Food Mart (208) 233-4819 |
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