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Ocotillo Wells SVRA
Ride Location.
Ocotillo Wells combines wide desert spaces, washes, ridges, sand features and well-known geological destinations in a large state-managed riding area.
TerrainOpen desert
DifficultyVaried
Best forAll-day exploring
AgencyCalifornia State Parks
Map & directions
Find Ocotillo Wells SVRA.
Map pins identify the general riding area. Confirm your legal staging point, route access and current conditions with the land manager before departure.
Why riders go
Know the terrain before you tow.
Approximately 85,000 acres within the mapped SVRA boundaries
Open desert riding with washes, ridges, buttes and sand features
Popular destinations include Shell Reef, Pumpkin Patch and Blow Sand Hill
Multiple staging and camping areas across the park
Before you leave
Trip planning checklist.
01
Download the official SVRA map and save it for offline use.
02
Check park alerts, weather and route conditions before departure.
03
Carry more drinking water than you expect to need; potable water is not available in the park.
04
Share your route and expected return time with someone outside your group.
Important riding notes
- Remain inside legal OHV boundaries and outside protected habitat.
- Watch for drop-offs, soft sand, washouts and fast cross traffic.
- DOT-approved helmets and properly fastened restraints are required for ROV occupants.
- Reduce speed near campsites, people and congested staging areas.
Choose your destination