Can you reserve a site at Black Springs OHV Area?

No. Black Springs OHV Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Black Springs OHV Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,528 ft
Elevation

The Black Springs OHV network on the north side of Highway 4 is the main Off-Highway Vehicle riding area on the Calaveras Ranger District. With over 100 miles of connecting roads and trails, there is enjoyable riding for all levels and types of users, including four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles.The trail network is generally accessible to Off-Highway Vehicles from early summer to fall; during the winter months, portions of the network are available for use by Over-Snow Vehicles. A map showing recommended routes is available upon request from the Ranger District Office.

Getting there

38.37980, -120.19630 · 38°22'47.3"N 120°11'46.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	46	49	54	63	73	81	80	74	64	52	44
Low °F	30	30	32	35	42	49	56	55	51	43	34	30
Precip in	10.6	9.8	8.5	4.6	2.8	0.9	0.1	0.1	0.4	2.9	5.2	9.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Springs OHV Area

Can you reserve a site at Black Springs OHV Area?: No. Black Springs OHV Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Black Springs OHV Area

Waka Lu Hep Yo 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest) 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground 4.1 mi · Campground
Mokelumne Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
White Azalea Campground 8.1 mi · Campground
Stanislaus River Campground 8.6 mi · Campground
Utica Reservoir Campgrounds 10.4 mi · Campground
Utica/Union Reservoirs 10.6 mi · Facility
Bear Group Campground 10.8 mi · Campground
Spicer Reservoir 10.8 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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