San Gabriel Canyon OHV

San Gabriel Canyon Ohv Area

San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area offers up to 150 acres of diverse off-road opportunities. Water crossings, rocks, dirt roads and sand hills are some of the seasonally challenging experiences you will find. The assortment of physical terrain is unmatched anywhere in this area. Here you can truly enjoy the results of your California OHV funds at work.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the area, and all vehicles must meet local, State and Federal laws. Registration and spark arrestors are required, and all ATV riders must wear a helmet.

Hours:

San Gabriel Canyon OHV area is only open on weekends and holidays. All visitors are required to be out of the area by sunset. Hours may vary due to changing weather conditions. This area may be closed at any time due to high river flow.

Summer Hours: Usually the first week of May to last week of October - Entrance gate opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. All vehicles must exit the area by sunset.
Winter Hours: Usually the last week of October to last week of April - Entrance gate opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m. All vehicles must exit the area sunset.

Fees:

Fees are charged daily including holidays.

Primary vehicle - $8.00.
Secondary vehicle (such as dirt bikes or ATV's hauled on a trailer) - $5.00

The fees charged here are used by the Forest Service to maintain and improve this area. Thank you for your support!

San Gabriel Dam - A little bit of history!

San Gabriel Dam was completed in 1939 by the Los County Flood Control District, and is part of one of the most extensive flood control systems in the world. The dam stands 365 feet above the canyon bottom, is 1,520 feet in length, and 2,100 feet thick at its base. It is used to protect the San Gabriel Valley from flooding, and to collect and provide water for valley residents.

The USDA Forest Service manages the flood plain north of the reservoir as an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area, in cooperation with the State of California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division of state parks and the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. Off-Highway vehicle use in this area is a unique chance to recreate and experience the rugged beauty and challenge of off-roading in a mountain environment.