Onyx Ranch SVRA

03/18/2026

Record breaking heatwave. Stay hydrated and take water with you on your ride. Don't let a broken rig a few miles from camp turn into a medical emergency. Ride smart, ride safe.

01/23/2026

For those of you with decent ground clearance with a hankering to see some stunning flowers and breathtaking views, Onyx is starting to bloom. The Rangers say some of the best blooms are on LA-1, but in the next couple weeks, we may see it spread across the park. Come out and enjoy spring in the desert!

01/13/2026

The hillsides south of Red Rock Canyon are starting to turn yellow with coreopsis. Jawbone Canyon road hillsides are covered with browneyes. Spotted in the park are the first blooms of lacy phacelia, white fiesta flower, tidytips, fremont phacelia, desert dandelion among many others. Most blooms cannot be reached from the highway, bring a high clearance and preferably 4 wheel drive vehicle for most trails in the park.

12/23/2025

We are forecast to get double the amount of rain that flooded the main road main roads in multiple areas on November 15th and caused large rock and mud debris to cover the area. Rain is expected to start tonight. If camping in the area, make sure to have supplies for several days, be ready for freezing day time temps, first responders may not be able to reach you. Heed their warnings. DO NOT CAMP IN LOWLYING AREAS. Lastly, if you don't know how deep the water is, don't drive over it. Turn around, don't drown. Wishing you all a warm and safe Christmas - Onyx staff.

12/19/2025

Is Santa bringing by an OHV surprise for the holidays? 🎄🎁🎅 Make your Christmas list complete by adding DMV vehicle registration, protective gear and install a properly fitting spark arrestor. Merry Christmas, happy holidays and see you in the New Year.

11/15/2025

Ride to Ride Again: the Game
In collaboration with OHMVR's Safety Week, we created a fun new game where YOU pick your rig, make YOUR own decisions and then discover the outcome of those decisions. To play, simply visit RideToRideAgain.parks.ca.gov

10/17/2025

10/10/2025

Good news! Campfires and BBQs are now allowed. Please do not throw trash in the firepits. All the broken pieces of glass and melted plastic make it really hard for our maintenance folks to clean out.

09/27/2025

Desert tortoises are known to come out after rain events, so be extra watchful for this threatened species protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.

09/21/2025

Jawbone Canyon Road is currently closed after Tropical Storm Mario caused flash flooding and multiple landslides. Several vehicles remain stranded in the canyon, and the route is unsafe — do not attempt to travel this road until it has been officially cleared.
In addition, trail conditions throughout the Onyx Ranch SVRA, Jawbone Canyon OHV Area, and Dove Springs OHV Area are unknown at this time. Flooding and debris may have left many trails impassable.
🚫 Strongly advised: Avoid using any off-road trails in these areas until further notice. Conditions remain hazardous and unstable.
Other road closures near Jawbone Canyon Road
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09/19/2025

In the desert: when it rains, it pours! Even small amount of rain can cause flash flooding and severe damage. As of right now, Red Rock Randburg Road and Hwy 14 between 58 and 178 are closed. Please check road closures and conditions before travelling through this area.