# Johnson Valley OHV

**Location:** Lucerne Valley, CA | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** Unlimited

**GPS:** 34.3559, -116.5489

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** October - May

Home of King of the Hammers. 188,000 acres of diverse terrain from open desert to technical rock crawling in the Hammers.

**Region:** West • **Trail type:** Park • **Rating:** 4.7/5

**Highlights:** King of the Hammers, Diverse terrain, Camping, Large area

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Black Rock Campground (Yucca Valley, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/black-rock-campground)
- [Indian Cove Campground (Twentynine Palms, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/indian-cove-campground)
- [Ryan Campground (Twentynine Palms, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/ryan-campground)
- [Sheep Pass Group Campground (Twentynine Palms, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/sheep-pass-group-campground)
- [Jumbo Rocks Campground (Twentynine Palms, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/jumbo-rocks-campground)

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