Johnson Valley OHV Area
California · rock crawling, dry lakebed, desert two-track, sand
9/10Very extreme · desk rating
What verifiers say
No verifier has attested to this trail’s status yet.
- Managed by
- BLM Barstow Field Office
- Permit
- No general permit is required for casual use, though the shared-use area is closed during scheduled military training windows and organized events need a BLM special recreation permit.
- Season
- October through April; summer heat on the lakebeds is severe.
- Range
- Open desert with everything from graded lakebed to the Hammers trails, which are among the hardest rock routes in the country.
Land-use facts not yet checked with the agency. Confirm with the agency before you go.
Before you go
Access rules differ by district and change between seasons. Confirm with BLM Barstow Field Office before you travel.