Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
California’s Premier OHV Destination — Upper and Lower Ranch, 150+ Miles of Motorcycle and ATV Trails, 4×4 Routes, Campground, San Benito County
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is a state vehicular recreation area at 7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, San Benito County, California. The area features an Upper Ranch with 800+ acres of motorcycle and ATV trails, a Lower Ranch with 2,400+ acres of 4×4 and UTV routes, over 150 miles of combined OHV trails for all skill levels, a campground with 100+ sites, and one of only eight SVRAs in the California state park system.
Hollister Hills is California’s OHV playground — the two-ranch layout separates motorcycle/ATV riding (Upper Ranch) from 4×4/UTV routes (Lower Ranch), creating a safer, more enjoyable experience for each vehicle type.
The Upper Ranch’s 800+ acres feature tight singletrack through oak woodland and grassland, while the Lower Ranch’s 2,400+ acres offer challenging 4×4 hill climbs and rock crawling on rugged terrain. Trails range from beginner-friendly loops to expert-only technical sections.
Riding Areas
| Area | Vehicles | Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Ranch | Motorcycles, ATVs | 800+ ac — singletrack, oak woodland |
| Lower Ranch | 4×4, UTVs | 2,400+ ac — hill climbs, rock crawling |
Things to Do
- Motorcycle trails — 150+ mi, all levels
- 4×4 routes — hill climbs, rock crawling
- ATV riding — Upper Ranch trails
- Camping — 100+ sites on-site
- Wildlife viewing — oak woodland habitat
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 7800 Cienega Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 |
| Total Area | 3,200+ acres — two ranches |
| Trails | 150+ miles — beginner to expert |
| Camping | 100+ sites — on-site campground |
| Managed By | CA State Parks — OHMVR Division |
| Coordinates | 36.7833° N, 121.3833° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nearby Attractions
Hollister — 7 miles north — has the “Original Biker Rally” town legacy (1947 motorcycle rally). San Juan Bautista — 10 miles northwest — has the mission and Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” filming location. Pinnacles NP — 25 miles south — has condors and caves. Fremont Peak SP — 15 miles west — has astronomy.
What vehicles are allowed at Hollister Hills SVRA?
Hollister Hills SVRA in San Benito County, California, accommodates motorcycles and ATVs on the Upper Ranch (800+ acres of singletrack) and 4×4 vehicles and UTVs on the Lower Ranch (2,400+ acres of hill climbs and rock crawling). With 150+ miles of trails for all skill levels, an on-site campground with 100+ sites, the park is one of only eight SVRAs in California. Located at 7800 Cienega Road, Hollister.
Last updated: May 2026
