Rowher Flat OHV Area
ADVISORY: Due to flooding from recent winter storms, Rowher Flats Off-Highway Vehicle Area is subject to intermittent closures.
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!
Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.
General Information
Guidelines:
- Area is open to motorcycles, ATVs, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Access is through Rush Canyon Road off of Sierra Highway.
- There are three staging areas (I, II, and III) that include loading docks, picnic tables, trash receptacles and vault toilets.
- Spark arresters, mufflers (4WDs), and a valid registration are required for all vehicles.
- No stopping, unloading, or OHV-riding is permitted on the Rush Canyon access road.
- Rowher Flats OHV may be closed due to severe weather (forecast of 1 inch or more of rain).
- Staging Area I: Ranger led OHV safety talks occur on most Sunday mornings.
- Staging Area II: Adjacent to open area (140-acres)
- For specific information about trails within Rowher Flats OHV area, click here.
Year round
Open 24 hours/day
Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required.
Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Dogs must be on leash.
36 CFR 261.8 (d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined.
$150 fine
Address: 33708 Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 93510
Phone: (661) 269-2808
Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.49978172
Longitude: -118.3821858
Elevation
2,700 ft.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Picnicking
