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Note: The California State Parks OHV Preliminary Grant Applications, submitted by the BLM Ukiah Field Office, will be open for public review from March 3, 2026, to May 4, 2026. To provide your comments, visit the CA State Parks website and for the Agency field click on "BLM-Ukiah Field Office". Overview The South Cow M

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South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area

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Where it is
39.0613, -123.0564
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Camp at South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you camp at South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Trail 13 - Brushy Ridge (Green), Trail 10a - Short Ridge (Blue), Eight Mile Valley, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Depends Is hunting allowed?

Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.

Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?

Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Cow Mountain Recreation Management Area Thomas Delgado, United States Bureau of Land Management Volu / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Cow Mountain Recreation Management Area

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Auto TouringBikingCamping
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Bureau of Land Management

North Cow Mountain Recreation Area

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

CampingHikingHunting
CA · Fee unknown
Mendocino Lake Bob Dass / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Mendocino Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

BoatingCampingHiking
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Bureau of Land Management

Red Elephant Mine Trail

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BikingCampingOff Highway Vehicle
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