South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area | West Entrance Introduce
South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area | West Entrance offers an exciting outdoor experience for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Located at Mendo-Lake Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482, this recreational area provides a mix of challenging trails, scenic views, and opportunities for adventure. The park is popular among OHV/ATV riders who come to explore its extensive network of trails, which cater to both novice and experienced drivers.
- Trails and Activities: South Cow Mountain offers a variety of trails, including trails 23 and 25, known for their difficulty. Riders are advised to be well-prepared with recovery gear such as a winch, especially when exploring these challenging routes. The park also features a safety obstacle course and a warm-up loop, making it a great place to test skills and enjoy the outdoors.
- Camping Facilities: The West Entrance provides access to camping areas, including the red mountain campground. Campers will find vault toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and trash cans, ensuring a comfortable stay. While 4WD vehicles are recommended for accessing some parts of the park, non-4WD vehicles can still navigate, though at a slower pace.
- Special Features: The area is known for its rugged terrain and stunning views. Visitors should be aware that North Cow Mountain has a rifle range, which may result in occasional gunfire being heard while camping or exploring the nearby trails.
- Safety Tips: Due to the challenging nature of some trails, it's strongly recommended to travel with a group or at least one other vehicle. Proper preparation is essential, including bringing recovery gear and ensuring vehicles are suited for off-road conditions.
Customers highlight South Cow Mountain as a fun and popular destination for OHV/ATV enthusiasts. Many appreciate the well-maintained campground and the variety of trails available. One visitor noted that while the dirt road to the red mountain campground can be rough, it's manageable with a 4WD vehicle. Another emphasized the importance of being prepared when exploring trails like 23 and 25, stating that having a winch and recovery gear is crucial. Overall, visitors describe it as a thrilling and challenging location, perfect for those seeking an adventurous outdoor experience.
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So Cow Mountain is a lot of fun but it's not a joke. If you can avoid it don't go out there alone. Pay attention to the ratings on the trails. Make sure that you are properly equipped with a winch and recovery gear. If you insist on exploring trails 23 and 25 make sure you have at least one other vehicle with you.
Great place to camp and play. The dirt road to the red mountain campground can get a little rough, 4WD is recommended, especially if you're towing. Non 4wd can make it, just much much slower. Campground has vault toilets, tables and fire pits and trash cans. It is well maintained and popular with the OHV/ATV enthusiasts. Tons of trails to ride on, and a few neat features, like a safety obstacle course and a warm up loop. North Cow mountain has a rifle range so some shots are heard while camping here. Fun place to be.
Great area. BLM land so lots you can do.. but Limited Campfire use during summer times (signs will be posted at entrances and staging areas).. and limited access during wet times. Call 468-4000 for current gate access info. MANY miles of trails from easy/green to very difficult/double diamond.. trails widths from single track, to ATV width, to dual track for Side by Sides, Jeeps and Trucks. Maps can be had at staging areas, and online at BLM website. There is no water at staging area or campgrounds, bring plenty.
South Cow is great! Watching the burn scar heal has been quite the experience, and it's so nice to see the respect from others up here this year. It's very clean, and tho the road seems to have gotten really rough really quick, it's not from people tearing it up intentionally, more from lack of skills maneuvering on steep dirt roads with a trailer loaded down. Please drive And recreate with care, stay well, friends 🌼
Nice place to go camping. Lots of tracks for ATV and SXS lots of fun easy to hard trails all signed for difficulty levels. Camp sites all have restrooms. Some have grills others don’t have grills but fire pits yes. Also no water. Besides that lots of fun and great views. Beware of GPS apple or google they are misleading and Can get you lost on trails that are not meant to drive with trailers.
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