Wildomar OHV Trails
General Information
Made available for your use through an agreement with the USDA Forest Service and the California State Department of Parks and Recreation. This is the only area within the Trabuco Ranger District where Off-highway riding is permitted. We hope you enjoy the area safely and within the rules and regulations governing this area.
This 360 acre OHV area contains over 4 miles of trails. Restrooms and well water are provided at the trailhead. The campground is 1/2 mile south of the trailhead parking area. There are 11 campsites available at the campground on a first-come, first-served basis. Restrooms, water, fire rings, tables and parking spurs are provided. Fire may only be used within the fire rings provided in the campground. A trail is provided between the camp-ground and the OHV riding area for non-highway legal vehicles.
Rules for Vehicle Use
- After class C vehicle operation add with an M1 Endorsement.
- Non-highway legal vehicle use is permitted in the OHV area only. Riders in the parking area, on forest roads or in the areas next to the road are subject to citation if the vehicles are not equipped and licensed for street use or if the operator is not licensed for state Class C vehicle operation. The San Mateo Canyon Wilderness is adjacent to the OHV area and vehicles are not permitted within its boundaries. Please observe all signing, barriers and fencing boundaries.
- Your vehicle must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. They will issue an adhesive ID (Green Sticker), which must be placed on the vehicle so it is easily seen. The entire sticker must be legible & current. The muffler must meet State and Federal sound emission regulations. Drivers license and registration papers must be readily available.
- The brake system must be operable.
- Your OHV must have a USDA Forest Service approved Spark Arrester.
- Operation of any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is prohibited.
- All applicable state laws are enforced including use of helmets on three and four wheel vehicles and for riders under age 16.
- Certificates for juvenile riders are required.
- Red Sticker use period on the Trabuco Ranger District is 12/1 - 4/30
- Ride safely with consideration for the safety of other riders.
Unsafe riding, vandalism and failure to comply with regulations have caused other areas to be closed. Help us to keep this site open and available for your recreation use.
It is your responsibility to know the rules and regulations that apply to your use of the Cleveland National Forest. If you have any questions regarding your planned activities contact any local Forest Service Station, the Visitor Center at El Cariso or call the Trabuco Ranger District Headquarters in Corona at (951) 736-1811.
Spark arresters are required year round.
Directions:
From the West:
Take I-5 to San Juan Capistrano. Exit the freeway onto the Ortega Hwy (Hwy 74) east bound. Follow Hwy 74 for approximately 25 miles to the Forest Service Station at El Cariso. A Visitor Center at this location is staffed on weekends year-round and Fri through Mon during the summer for your convenience. If you choose not to stop continue past the Station approximately 1000 ft to the intersection with South Main Divide Road (formerly known as Killen Trail). Turn right and follow the road south for approximately 9 miles to the Wildomar OHV area. The area is well posted so be sure you are in the designated OHV area before riding.
From the East:
Take Hwy 91 to I-15 south. Follow I-15 approximately 22 miles to the Hwy 74 exit. Travel west on 74 approximately 12 miles, through Lake Elsinore and up into the mountains via the Ortega Hwy (Hwy 74). Follow the Hwy to the intersection with South Main Divide Road, formerly known as Killen Trail (if you reach the Forest Service Fire Station you have passed it). Turn left and follow the road south for approximately 9 miles to the Wildomar OHV area. The area is well posted so be sure you are in the designated OHV area before riding.
