Frank Raines OHV- Dec 5th, 2005
Trailmaster: Chris Thompson
Frank Raines-Deer Creek OHV Park consists of 860 acres of open riding area
managed by the Stanislaus County Department of Parks and Recreation. One of the main advantages of Frank Raines is the absence of crowds. The park is tucked far enough into the hills that the entire park and campground are usually empty. The terrain is very steep and treacherous. There is a mud bog that remains full almost year-round, as well as a fun rock-strewn creek to practice rock crawling skills. The warning sign for vehicles without roll bars is certainly justified. Be prepared when visiting in the summer, temperatures regularly climb past the 100 degree mark and overheating is a concern when idling up those hills all day.
LOCATION: |
Frank Raines-Deer Creek OHV Park , Del Puerto Canyon Rd., 25 mi. west of Patterson, CA 95363. Mail: Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 1716 Morgan Rd., Modesto, CA 95351, (408) 897-3127. 860 acres, steep terrain. Open sunrise to sunset. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. |
CAMPGROUND NAME: |
The Crandall OHV parking area is a semi-deveolped area for riders
to park and access both the Crandall Peak and Deer Creek areas. No
water, garbage, or bathrooms. |
COST PER NIGHT: |
Day use fee=$2, Overnight camping=$12-16 |
FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR: |
Campground has bathrooms and picnic tables. |
TYPE AND DIFFICULTY OF TERRAIN: |
All levels - beginner to expert. The terrain is very steep and
treacherous. There is a mud bog that remains full almost year-round,
as well as a fun rock-strewn creek to practice rock crawling skills.
The warning sign for vehicles without roll bars is certainly justified. |
GOOD FOR VEHICHLE TYPE: |
4X4's, Motorcycles, Dunebuggies, and ATV's. |
SPECIAL SUPPLIES NEEDED, IF ANY: |
Tow ropes, tools, and spare parts are always a good idea. |
TIME OF DEPARTURE: |
Sat 8am |
DEPARTURE LOCATION: |
Safeway parking lot - Scotts Valley |
COMMENTS: |
The park is located on the eastern side of the Altamont
ridge near the town of Patterson. To get to the park from San Jose, take 680 North and follow I-580 east to the I-5 junction. Follow I-5 south about
30 miles until the exit for Patterson. Turn west and follow the winding
road for 19 miles. Pass the campground on the left and the park entrance
is on the right. |
TRAILMASTER: |
Chris Thompson |
ADDITIONAL INFO: |
Info |