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Corral Canyon OHV Area

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Corral Canyon OHV Area in Cleveland National Forest has over 51 miles of OHV trails and roads, reached from I-8 at Buckman Springs Road. An Adventure Pass or National Recreation Pass and a green sticker are needed. On 2026-10-23 it was listed Open, subject to weather or fire closure.Checked October 23, 2026.

51+miles of OHV trails and roads
$5 / $30per vehicle per day / annual
Openas of Oct 23, 2026
Under 53 instill open when area is closed
A dirt trail winding down a dry grassy slope into a hilly canyon at dusk, with ridges in the distance.
A dirt trail winding down a dry grassy slope at sunset. Illustrative photo, not this exact place. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Getting thereOff I-8 at Buckman Springs Road, Descanso Ranger District. Ranger district phone (619) 445-6235; ranger station 3348 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901.
SeasonGreen sticker riding is year-round. Red sticker riding season is October 1 to April 30 per the Forest Service (also for out-of-state OHVs); other agencies differ, see the rules page.
PassesNational Recreation Pass or Adventure Pass required; day use $5 per vehicle per day, $30 annual
PermitsGreen sticker; USFS-approved spark arrester year-round; noise rules apply; nonresidents with unregistered vehicles need the state permit
Who it suitsRiders; trails range from Easy to Strenuous. Pets allowed. Age limits not stated.
Official pageCleveland NF: Corral Canyon; closure status

Status Read 2026-10-23

The Forest Service closure page (updated October 19, 2026) listed Corral Canyon OHV as Open, subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. When closed, the area is still accessible to vehicles less than 53 inches wide. Los Pinos Road (16S17) and Skye Valley Road (17S06), both within the area, were listed Closed. Read it again the day you ride.

Trails

Trails named by the Forest Service: Bobcat, Bronco Flats, Bronco Peak, Corral, Greenhorn, Gun Slinger, Sidewinder, Sodbuster, Spur Meadow, Tombstone and Wrangler. Bronco Peak and Bronco Peak Connector are “not recommended for ATVs.”

Staging and Camping

Most riders start at Four Corners Trailhead. Camp at Bobcat Meadow or Corral Canyon Campground. It links to Bear Valley by the Kernan Cycle Trail. Read the fire restrictions first.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Trail mileage: “over 51 miles” on the area page versus “50 miles” on the Four Corners page. Not confirmed; the Descanso Ranger District can confirm.
  • Red sticker season differs by agency (see OHV Rules and Permits). The Cleveland National Forest figure (October 1 to April 30) is shown here; the Descanso Ranger District can confirm.
  • The Forest Service trail page “Corral Canyon OHV Trails” returned an error, so individual trail open or closed status was not read.
  • No area-level map point was read; there is no map on this page. See Four Corners for the staging coordinates.

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FAQ

Is Corral Canyon open?

Listed Open on 2026-10-23, subject to closure for wet weather or fire danger. Check the Forest Service closure page.

Can narrow vehicles ride when it is closed?

The Forest Service says the area is still accessible to vehicles less than 53 inches wide when closed.

What pass do I need?

A National Recreation Pass or Adventure Pass: $5 per vehicle per day or $30 annual.

Sources

  1. Cleveland NF: Corral Canyon OHV Area
  2. Cleveland NF: OHV
  3. Cleveland NF: closures
  4. Cleveland NF: Four Corners Trailhead

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.