Chappie-Shasta Ride Area
Area Description:
Just 10 miles northwest of Redding, the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway area offers 200 miles of roads and trails over 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps. Camping is also available adjacent to the staging area below Shasta Dam for a minimal fee. Due to Homeland Security guidelines, an access permit must be acquired at least 72 hours in advance in order to cross Shasta Dam. Permits are free and available throught the Shasta Dam Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). The Copley Mountain staging area is now open as an alternate entrance to Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. No permit is required to access the Copley Mountain staging area.
Maps
Maps can be picked up at the following locations:
BLM Redding Field Office:
355 Hemsted Drive Redding, CA 96002
California Welcome Center:
1699 Hwy 273 Anderson, CA 96007 530-365-7500
Shasta Trinity National Forest Supervisors Office:
3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002 530-226-2500
Shasta Trinity National Forest Shasta Lake Ranger Station:
14225 Holiday Road Redding, CA 96003 530-275-1587
Maps are also available at local motorcycle/ATV shops and staging areas within the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. If you would like a map mailed to you, call 530-224-2100
Directions
Chappie-Shasta OHV Staging Area and Shasta Campground:
The Chappie-Shasta OHV Staging Area is located on the western side of Shasta Dam. The day use staging area offers parking, unloading ramps, vault toilets, shaded picnic area, trail access, and information kiosks. There is no fee for using the day use area. This area is located on Forest Service land and is maintained and administered by the Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area.
Directions to the Chappie-Shasta OHV Staging Area and Shasta Campground
From Redding:
Take Interstate 5 north about 10 miles to the Shasta Dam exit. Follow Shasta Dam Boulevard 2 miles; turn right on Lake Boulevard to Shasta Dam. A permit is required to cross Shasta Dam at this time (see PERMITS AND REGULATIONS). After crossing Shasta Dam, turn left and travel 2 miles to the facilities. Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area. The Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area is a day use only OHV staging facility providing parking for 15-20 vehicles, information kiosks, toilet facilities, unloading ramps, and trail access. From the Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area you can access either route #4 or #3. Both of these routes provide southern access into the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. Route #4 is recommended for advance riders only, while route #3 is suitable for beginner to expert level OHV users. If you travel north on route #3 for approximately 7 miles you will reach the Forest Service Chappie-Shasta OHV Staging Area and Shasta Campground. Route #3 is a roughly graded road and 4-wheel drive is recommended. There are 2 gates located on the southern end of route #3 that are closed during rainy weather. For gate closures and current information, you can call (530) 224-2100 and press 7. The Copley Mountain OHV Staging area is maintained and administered by the Bureau of Land Management Redding field office.
Directions to the Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area
From Redding:
Take highway 299 about 1 mile west of the city limits to Iron Mountain Road. Turn right on Iron Mountain Road and continue for about 6 miles to Matheson Road. Turn right at Matheson Road where you see the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area sign. Copley Mountain Staging is on the right side of Matheson Road about one tenth of a mile from Iron Mountain Road.
Big Gulch Area:
Access to the northwestern portions of the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area is also possible. This area is known as the Big Gulch area. Big Gulch is a desirable OHV user destination due to the large continuous blocks of public land, remote rugged terrain, diverse and challenging trail network, and spectacular views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and the Trinity Alps.
Directions to the Big Gulch Area
You may access this area by crossing Shasta Dam and traveling over Bohemotash Mountain on route #1. Motorcycle and ATV riders can access this area by trail from either Chappie-Shasta OHV Staging Area or Copley Mountain Staging Area
