State Vehicular Recreation Area

Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area

San Joaquin County, CaliforniaAbout 4,964 acresEstablished 1979
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
Camping
None listed
Official site
ohv.parks.ca.gov

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In San Joaquin County, about 8 miles southwest of Tracy, Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area covers about 4,964 acres.

Its trail network totals roughly 80 miles, according to the park.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.

Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

California park passes

  • California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
  • Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
  • Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
  • Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
  • SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details

From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveCalifornia
Phone
(800) 444-7275

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet

Not allowed in or on: all motorized trails.

Dogs: Allowed on a tended 6 foot leash or confined in an enclosed vehicle, tent, or pen. Dogs, other than service animals, are prohibited on all motorized trails.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Showers: not available (stated by the park)

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Overview

Carnegie SVRA offers 1,300 acres of riding area in a variety of terrains along with challenging hill-type trail riding, hill-climbs and a professionally designed motocross track. It is a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and (limited) four-wheel drive area. The area is located on Tesla-Corral Hollow Road between Tracy and Livermore. Phone (925) 447-9027.

Camping

An earthen campsite is accessible in dry weather. An accessible comfort station (restroom, no showers) is available. An accessible outdoor rinsing shower may be available.

Picnic Area

Accessible picnic sites parking and restroom are available at the main picnic area.

Trails

Bleacher seating and parking are available at the MX track. Parking is available at the 70cc track.

Other Information

An accessible pay phone and picnic table are located near the park offices/ranger station.

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Rules and permits

Park Specific Rules

Superintendent Orders are laws that are specific to a State Park District and/or a California State Park. The links below will take you to a copy of each District Superintendent Order that applies to Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area. These orders are posted for viewing at each public entrance of the park. These orders are subject to change and were recently renewed in 2026. Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area is part of the Diablo Range District.

Carnegie SVRA Park Unit Hours of Operation

Carnegie SVRA Vehicle, Equipment Use & Pedestrian Access

Carnegie SVRA Fire Restrictions

Carnegie SVRA Public Water Usage

Carnegie SVRA Campground Restrictions During Events

Carnegie SVRA Special Events

Diablo Range District Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Diablo Range District Juvenile Curfew

Diablo Range District Camping Limits

Diablo Range District Rescinded Orders

Getting there

Address
18600 Corral Hollow Road
Tracy, CA 95376
Nearest town
Tracy — about 8 mi southwest (straight line)
Coordinates
37.6340, -121.5447

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Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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