Hungry Valley SVRA

Closures

Update (October 22, 2024): California State Parks announced the partial reopening of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) on Friday, Nov. 1, nearly four months after the devastating Post Fire tore through more than 10,000 acres of the park and forced its closure. Read more in the press release here. The eastern portion of the park remains closed.

Update (October 1, 2022): The Quail Canyon Special Event Area and tracks are closed until further notice due to water well issues. Quail Canyon MX updates

Update (July 22, 2021): The North Loop Trail is closed due to the Tumbleweed Fire.

New Weekend Reservation System

California State Parks is temporarily requiring weekend, day use only reservations through the LAZ Parking website for entry to Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. LAZ Parking provides you with a cashless reservation experience that is convenient and easy!

Customers can simply snap the QR code on the park’s information sheet, choose the date for visiting the park, and pay with either Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit card.

Please note: LAZ is available to make a reservation and pay for entrance fees for day use only (6 am to 6 pm). Visitors are advised that all sales are final and there are no cancellations or refunds. LAZ Parking customer support can be reached at (949) 402-0303

LAZ Parking QR code

 

 

 

 

An ROV is a Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle and is designed specifically for recreational use rather than construction, farm or other utility use. An ROV reservation applies to an off highway vehicle commonly referred to as a Side-by-Side, a Recreational Utility Vehicle (RUV), or a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).

A standard off highway vehicle reservation applies to:
1. ATVs
2. Dirt Bikes
3. Sand rail
4. Dune buggy

Welcome to Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area!

Hungry Valley SVRA is the third largest unit of California State Park's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. Located in the Tejon Pass north of Los Angeles and along the Interstate 5 corridor, Hungry Valley offers 19,000 acres and more than 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycle, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), dune buggies, and 4x4 recreation. All levels of OHV operator skills will be challenged by the wide variety of terrain and trails at Hungry Valley SVRA.

Elevations at Hungry Valley range from 3,000 to nearly 6,000 feet. Occasional snowfalls occur during the winter. Summers are most often hot, dry and dusty. The most pleasant times of the year for OHV fun are during the Spring and Fall months when the temperatures are mild and occasional rain showers make for good traction and reduced dust. Nighttime temperatures often drop below freezing in the Spring and Fall, as well as during the Winter.

The wide variety of trails at Hungry Valley provides excitement for both beginner and experienced off-roaders. For experienced OHVers challenging trails can be found in the hills and sand washes of the back- country section of the SVRA. Beginners can enjoy the scenery and relative ease of the trails in the Native Grasslands Management Area. Trails in the adjoining Los Padres National Forest are recommended for experienced riders only.

Recreational Land Management
Providing long-term, sustained OHV recreation opportunity is a top priority in SVRA Management. Provisions in California law require actions to stabilize soils and to provide for healthy wildlife populations in OHV recreation areas. Projects are ongoing to stabilize soil areas by reshaping slopes, reseeding and replanting bare areas. Vegetation creates wildlife habitat while plant roots help stabilize the soil. Project areas are temporarily closed to OHV use through the use of barriers, such as fences, hay bales, brush piles and signing. Where possible, well-designed OHV trails are provided through project areas. Other project areas may be closed for a number of years before being opened again for OHV use. Your understanding and support in staying out of areas closed for restoration helps ensure OHV recreation opportunities for years to come.

Where to get help
The State Park Rangers who patrol Hungry Valley SVRA are peace officers, who are trained Emergency Medical Responders. Entrance station employees and park maintenance personnel can also summon medical help. If no State Park personnel are available, dial 911 from any telephone. Pay phones are located at many business locations in Gorman. Cellular telephone coverage is intermittent throughout most of the SVRA. There are no emergency medical facilities in Gorman. The nearest hospital to Hungry Valley SVRA is Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, located approximately 30 miles to the south in Valencia. To drive to the hospital, take Interstate Highway 5 south to the McBean Parkway exit and turn left (east) on McBean Parkway. Henry Mayo Hospital is located approximately one mile from I-5 on the left-hand side at 23845 McBean Parkway.

Whips and Flags Required for ROVs

A whip and flag is required on all side-by-sides (ROVs) at Hungry Valley SVRA

  • Whips must extend at least 8-feet high from the surface of the ground when securely mounted on the ROV.
  • Whips shall have an attached flag that is a minimum of 6-inches by 12-inches and attached to the top 10-inches of the whip.
  • Flags can be rectangle or triangle shaped
  • When the vehicle is stopped, the whip shall be capable of standing upright while supporting the weight of the flag.

Be seen before you get there!

Whip and Flag Requirement [Download Superintendent Order] (1/16/24)

Safe and Responsible OHV Operation

Safe and responsible OHV operation starts with proper training. The OHMVR Division has partnered with the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to provide FREE ATV, ROV and dirt bike training. For the list of classes and other information about OHV safety training, please reference the webpages below.
 
 
The SVRAs listed below have at least one approved ATV training range and may have ranges for dirt bikes and/or ROVs:
 

Camping

Overnight camping at Hungry Valley SVRA is currently closed.

 

District Superintendent Orders

The following District Superintendent Orders have been implemented: