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More than just a ride experience...
Welcome to Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area in Southern California, the ultimate destination for off-road enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Home to the legendary King of the Hammers, Johnson Valley offers thrilling ATV experiences for all skill levels. At Happy Trails Rental, we’ve partnered with Polaris RZR to bring you top-of-the-line off-road vehicles, ensuring a safe and unforgettable adventure as you explore the stunning Mojave Desert.
The Playground
The OHV Park is an area consisting of nearly 100,000 acres of open trails – talk about a playground prime for the outdoor enthusiast.
The Area
Johnson Valley is just North of the San Bernardino Mountains in the Mojave high desert region with an average elevation more than 3,000 feet.
The Landscape
A varied landscape is punctuated by vast valleys, large dry lake beds, sandy washes and massive rocky buttes. Vegetation consists mostly of Joshua trees, creosote scrub, and wild flowers that bloom with a rainbow of color in the spring time.
The Location
We are conveniently located near many popular Southern California tourist destinations. About 3o minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and Big Bear Lake. About 1 hour from Palm Springs International and Ontario International airports and less than 2 hours from most Los Angeles and Orange County communities.
"Sometimes you have to get lost to find yourself."
Our Curated Off-Road Tours
Recent Experiences
We rented two ATV’s with our group of eight and enjoyed it very much! The ATV’s were brand new and Ben and Toni were very nice and friendly. Would recommend this place and certainly come back! 10/10
My parents and I rode the Mammoth Trail earlier today and had a wonderful time! The staff was incredibly helpful with navigation to the rental site, setup of the UTV, have an all-around great attitude, and were very welcoming. The UTV was clean and well-maintained too!
Spent the day out in the Mojave on the Polaris side by side with the fam. The guys at Happy Trails were incredibly kind and informative. We have been to several other rental places in CA as well as other states, and the owner and his coworker went above and beyond to make us feel at ease (and the dogs were super sweet too). Highly recommend them to anyone looking to get out in the desert and get dusty!
Excellent trip! Super friendly staff, great pups to meet, and equipment was well maintained unlike most places. Definitely a great choice!
What an incredible experience! My boyfriend and I did the Mojave Mammoth trail. So beautiful. I recommend to everyone! The staff is extremely friendly, and so helpful. We will be back! Thank you for such a great time!
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum age to rent and drive is 28 with a valid driver’s license. However, licensed drivers between 18 to 27 years old are allowed to drive only if they are accompanied by their parent in the same vehicle at the same time (no exceptions).
In order to be a passenger you must be able to sit in the seat, with your feet flat on the floor, back against the seat and your hands firmly on the hand hold. We have found that participants need to be a minimum of 54 inches tall, to fit and be able to ride. Minors must be a minimum of 9 years old, meet minimum height requirements and accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. All participants are required to wear a helmet with goggles (helmet and goggles provided to borrower during your rental period) and wear closed-toe shoes at all times while in the vehicle. Happy Trails Rental reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, even those meeting the qualifications above, based on our sole discretion.
Self-Guided GPS Tour options are ideal for customers who want to use the aid of our sophisticated GPS technology and follow pre-planned routes to exciting destinations. Self-Guided GPS Tours are perfect for the novice rider who wants to enjoy their riding experience at their own pace to allow time to stop and take in the beautiful scenery. Book directly on-line at our website by selecting the “Book Now” button.
Private Guided Tours are also available if you want to play follow-the-leader on your trail adventure and experience the Mojave desert in a unique way with an expert trail guide. We offer both day tours and special Sunset and Stargazing tours. Call us for pricing and reservations.
Primitive camping is allowed anywhere within the boundaries of the Johnson Valley OHV Area, except on private property and established dirt roads. There are also a few vault bathrooms located on Anderson Dry Lake and on the north side of Cougar Buttes. Responsible camp fires are allowed, however do not burn wood with nails (pallets prohibited). The burning of potentially hazardous materials e.g. (but not limited to) gas, oil, plastic and magnesium is strictly prohibited. Please avoid building new fire rings. Federally protected desert tortoises are located in the OHV area so please be vigilant to stay away from these protected tortoises. Johnson Valley OHV is managed by Bureau of Land Management, Barstow Field Office, 2601 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311, (760) 252-6000.