Calaveras Ranger District
The Calaveras Ranger District in Stanislaus National Forest (California) has 480.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 413.5 miles of roads and 66.8 miles of trails across 586 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 317.8 mi · Motorcycle 328.5 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 14 and close Dec 15. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 480.3
- Roads
- 413.5 mi
- Trails
- 66.8 mi
- Year-round miles
- 23.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 457 mi
413.5 mi of roads · 66.8 mi of trails, across 586 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 317.8 | 321 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 328.5 | 348 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 317.8 | 320 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 308.8 | 373 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 308.8 | 371 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 300.2 | 277 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 300.2 | 277 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 317.8 | 320 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 317.8 | 320 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 69 | Apr 15 – Dec 15 |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 69 | Apr 15 – Dec 15 |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 69 | Apr 15 – Dec 15 |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 452 | 512 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 452 | 512 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 452 | 512 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 452 | 512 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 452 | 512 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 480.3 motorized miles here, about 23.4 miles are open year-round and 457 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/14 to 12/15 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 27 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| RATTLESNAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| TUNNEL MUCK PILE RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| 07N01 | · | · |
| BEARDSLEY ROAD | · | · |
| BIG MEADOW CG LOOP | · | · |
| BLACK SPRINGS | · | · |
| BLOOMFIELD CG ACCESS | · | · |
| CANDY ROCK ROAD | · | · |
| CHICKAREE DAY USE | · | · |
| COTTAGE SPRINGS PICNIC AREA | · | · |
| CRESCENT COVE LOOP | · | · |
| CUNEO CAMP | · | · |
| DORRINGTON STATION | · | · |
| DOUDS LANDING RD | · | · |
| HATHAWAY PINES WC ROAD | · | · |
| HERMIT VALLEY | · | · |
| LAKE ALPINE WORK CENTER ROAD | · | · |
| MARMOT DUA | · | · |
| MCKAYS ROAD | · | · |
| PACIFIC VALLEY | · | · |
| PINE MARTEN CG ACCESS | · | · |
| PINE NEEDLE FLAT RD | · | · |
| SILVER SADDLE DRIVE | · | · |
| SILVER VALLEY CG ACCESS | · | · |
| SILVERTIP CG LOOP | · | · |
| SPICER SNOW PARK | · | · |
| WAKALUU HEPYOO CG | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Ranger District | Stanislaus National Forest, CA | 352 | 22 km |
| Amador Ranger District | Eldorado National Forest, CA | 492.9 | 24 km |
| Mi-Wok Ranger District | Stanislaus National Forest, CA | 787.1 | 35 km |
| Placerville Ranger District | Eldorado National Forest, CA | 741.1 | 38 km |
| Pacific Ranger District | Eldorado National Forest, CA | 306.1 | 60 km |
| Groveland Ranger District | Stanislaus National Forest, CA | 719.6 | 63 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Calaveras Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 317.8 miles across 321 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Calaveras Ranger District?
- 480.3 miles total — 413.5 miles of roads and 66.8 miles of trails, across 586 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 23.4 miles are open year-round and 457 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 14 to Dec 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in California
See every ranger district in Stanislaus National Forest, browse all California national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.