Near Imperial, California
Plaster City Off-Highway Vehicle Open Area does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!
The Plaster City Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area offers a unique desert recreation experience in Imperial County, California. The area is characterized by 28,000 acres of wide-open desert terrain and motorized camping associated with OHV recreation. OHV recreationalists are allowed to travel cross country throughout the OHV area which encompasses sandy washes and OHV trails. Due to the expansive riding opportunities, the area is popular with dirt bikers, ATV riders, UTV drivers, and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts seeking open a primitive experience (no amenities on site). Several nationally significant historic trails, including the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, and the Backcountry Discovery Trail, pass through the landscape. Plaster City is well known for its established OHV race route network, which connects with the neighboring Superstition Mountain OHV Area and supports a variety of permitted recreational events throughout the year. The area provides visitors an opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the California desert while enjoying responsible motorized recreation.