BLM's Fort Sage OHV Area
Eagle Lake Field Office
Many OHV enthusiasts today are searching for hidden trail
treasures where they can explore new opportunities and experience the thrill of
discovering high-quality outdoor recreation activities.
Single-Track Trail
Fort Sage OHV Area
QWR believes users who are looking for that special
“trail treasure” can find just such a gem at the BLM’s Fort Sage OHV Area located
about one hour north of Reno, Nevada.
Trail at Fort Sage OHV Area
According to the BLM, the Fort Sage Special Recreation
Management Area, located in the high-desert region of northeastern California,
provides access to over 100 miles of roads and trails for OHVs, such as
motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles and four-wheel
drive vehicles.
Link to the BLM Fort Sage OHV Area
Sign at Fort Sage OHV Staging Area
The Fort Sage OHV Staging Area offers destination-type opportunities
for both single and group-style RV and tent camping and access to various
levels of challenging trails for a wide array of OHVs (including eMTBs).
Clean Restroom at Fort Sage OHV Staging/Camping Area
Recognizing that local government also has a responsibility
to help provide connectivity for OHV recreation in rural areas; Lassen County
passed a “Non-Highway” Ordinance (2011-007) that designates a number of
important county dirt roads as open for use by non-street legal OHVs.
Link to Lassen County OHV Access Ordinance
The unit also provides motorized access to many
non-motorized recreation activities such as hiking, viewing of flora and fauna,
MTBs, rock climbing, and scenic vistas.
Sail Rock -Unique Rock Formation
Fort Sage OHV Area
Using restoration funds from the California Off-Highway
Motor Vehicle Division’s (OHMVRD) Grant Program, the BLM has completed a number
of habitat improvement and cultural protection projects.
Wildlife Restoration Project
Fort Sage OHV Area
The BLM also partners with the Lassen County Sheriff’s
Department to have them help with law enforcement activities at the site.
Desert Primrose
Fort Sage OHV Area
The BLM’s Eagle Lake Field Office also manages a significant
amount of OHV recreational opportunities which exist nearby in Nevada. One such area is the BLM’s Dry Valley OHV
Area.
BLM's Dry Valley OHV Traihead in Nevada
QWR commends the recreation staff at the BLM’s Eagle Lake
Field Office for their work over the last 10-15 years to develop one of the best
managed and maintained federal OHV programs in the country.
Scenic Vista Looking North Towards Susanville, CA
Fort Sage OHV Area
Maybe the single most important factor in modern OHV
recreation is the use of diverse partnerships as a synergistic force multiplier
when it comes to the management of motorized use on designated roads, trails,
and riding areas.
Famous Black Diamond OHV Trail
Fort Sage OHV Area
The high standard set for this unit by its outdoor
recreation staff with support from line-officers could not have happened
without cultivating long-term partnerships with the California Off-Highway
Motor Vehicle Division’s Grant Program, local OHV groups, county agencies, and
other stakeholders.
For those of you who are OHV trail treasure hunters, QWR
suggests you plan a trip to the BLM’s Fort Sage OHV Area where you can explore
and enjoy our public lands.
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