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Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is located two miles west of the town of Oroville. This 220+ acre SVRA provides a fenced open riding area for motorcycle, ATV, and 4WD recreationists.
This off road area provides good beginner terrain for off-road enthusiasts. The clay used to build Lake Oroville was taken from the Feather River Valley, three miles west of Oroville. The resulting depression - a large shallow pit ringed with low hills - is the site of this recreation area.
SVRA’s are OHV parks which are operated by the OHMVR Division of California State Parks. Please visit the OHV page on the California State Parks website for more information on entrance fees and permits.
Getting There
From Highway 70, west on Oroville Dam Boulevard (Highway 162), two miles south on Larkin Road, to entrance.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.5112 / -121.5856
From Highway 70, west on Oroville Dam Boulevard (Highway 162), two miles south on Larkin Road, to entrance.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.5112 / -121.5856
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Summer weather is usually hot and dry with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to the low-100s. Fall days are typically mild and warm while nights tend to be cool. Temperatures during the winter months range from the low-30s to mid-to-high 50s. Spring weather is variable with temperatures normally in the high 60s to 70s. Layered clothing is recommended.
Summer weather is usually hot and dry with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to the low-100s. Fall days are typically mild and warm while nights tend to be cool. Temperatures during the winter months range from the low-30s to mid-to-high 50s. Spring weather is variable with temperatures normally in the high 60s to 70s. Layered clothing is recommended.
Operating Hours & Contact
The SVRA is open 7 days a week, from 8am until sunset
Red Sticker Season:
Open: September 1 - June 30
Closed: July 1 - August 31
Telephone: 916-985-1094
The SVRA is open 7 days a week, from 8am until sunset
Red Sticker Season:
Open: September 1 - June 30
Closed: July 1 - August 31
Telephone: 916-985-1094
Safety Tips
• California law requires all ATV riders operating an ATV on public land must possess an ATV Safety Training Certificate ("Certificate"). Riders age 14 and under must either possess a Certificate or the adult supervising the rider must possess a Certificate. NOTE: All riders age 14 and under must be supervised by an adult. To register for a safety training course, contact the ATV Enrollment Express toll-free at 1-800-887-2887, or log on to the ATV Safety Institute website.
• Proper riding equipment is essential for the safe operation of an OHV.
• Each ATV rider must wear a helmet and should wear proper protective clothing (see “Equipment” section below).
• Familiarize yourself with the terrain.
• Inexperienced riders should thoroughly acquaint themselves with all vehicle controls.
• Drive within the limits of your ability. Don't go faster or climb higher than you can safely handle. Watch out for other riders. When in doubt, take time to think and look over the situation before you proceed.
• California law requires all ATV riders operating an ATV on public land must possess an ATV Safety Training Certificate ("Certificate"). Riders age 14 and under must either possess a Certificate or the adult supervising the rider must possess a Certificate. NOTE: All riders age 14 and under must be supervised by an adult. To register for a safety training course, contact the ATV Enrollment Express toll-free at 1-800-887-2887, or log on to the ATV Safety Institute website.
• Proper riding equipment is essential for the safe operation of an OHV.
• Each ATV rider must wear a helmet and should wear proper protective clothing (see “Equipment” section below).
• Familiarize yourself with the terrain.
• Inexperienced riders should thoroughly acquaint themselves with all vehicle controls.
• Drive within the limits of your ability. Don't go faster or climb higher than you can safely handle. Watch out for other riders. When in doubt, take time to think and look over the situation before you proceed.
Equipment
Wear proper safety equipment for the type of vehicle you are operating. At a minimum you should wear a helmet, goggles, protective clothing, and boots. In addition, when driving a dune buggy or 4-wheel drive vehicle you should use the seat belts if the vehicle is so equipped.
Wear proper safety equipment for the type of vehicle you are operating. At a minimum you should wear a helmet, goggles, protective clothing, and boots. In addition, when driving a dune buggy or 4-wheel drive vehicle you should use the seat belts if the vehicle is so equipped.
Facilities
Facilities available at the park include shade ramadas, picnic tables and a vault toilet.
Facilities available at the park include shade ramadas, picnic tables and a vault toilet.
Wildlife
Clay Pit SVRA is home to a variety of bird species, including: golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, kestrels, western meadowlarks, red-tailed hawks, killdeers, northern harriers, Lewis and acorn woodpeckers, prairie falcons, northern flickers, quail, wild turkeys, and pheasants.
While enjoying OHV recreation at the park, you may also see: deer mice, black-tailed jack rabbits, western fence lizards, western rattlesnakes, deer, and coyotes.
Clay Pit SVRA is home to a variety of bird species, including: golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, kestrels, western meadowlarks, red-tailed hawks, killdeers, northern harriers, Lewis and acorn woodpeckers, prairie falcons, northern flickers, quail, wild turkeys, and pheasants.
While enjoying OHV recreation at the park, you may also see: deer mice, black-tailed jack rabbits, western fence lizards, western rattlesnakes, deer, and coyotes.
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
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We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Nearby Community Trips
Moderate ride with the Fam on Hard~Tail Specialized's.
Lake is down quite a bit since my last ride in this area.
