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Dune weather summary: Buttercup Valley, 88°, 5 mph, alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Dumont Dunes, 78°, 7 mph. Hungry Valley SVRA, 67°, 14 mph, alert: Heat Advisory. Imperial Sand Dunes / Glamis, 89°, 6 mph, alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Johnson Valley OHV Area, 88°, 3 mph. Oceano Dunes / Pismo Beach, 57°, 7 mph. Ocotillo Wells SVRA, 88°, 4 mph, alert: Extreme Heat Warning.

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Hungry Valley SVRA

Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Gorman covers 19,000 acres of hills, trails, and tracks in the mountains north of Los Angeles. Closest major OHV area to LA — trails for every skill level, plus motocross and 4x4 routes.

Hungry Valley SVRA riding area

Weather

Season Conditions

Mountain climate — cooler than the deserts, can snow in winter.

Jun-Sep 80-95F days

Warm but rideable, cooler than the dunes.

Oct-May 50-75F days

Prime season. Occasional snow at elevation in winter.

Area info, weather, and conditions are informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify weather, closures, permits, and hazards before and during any trip. See Terms.

Permits

Passes & Requirements

Required
1
Season
Open year-round
Weekly Fee
$5 day-use vehicle entry
Season Pass
Annual day-use pass available
Green Sticker

Day-use fee per vehicle. Green sticker required.

Gas

Fuel and food in Gorman and Frazier Park right off I-5.

Food

Food notes are coming soon.

Vendor Row

No vendor row. Gorman has basic services.

Rules

Ride Notes

  • Day-use fee required
  • Green sticker or street registration required
  • Helmets required under 18
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Fire restrictions in summer