Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area
Also known as Prairie City SVRA
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- ohv.parks.ca.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Sacramento County, about 4 miles northeast of Rancho Cordova, Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area covers about 1,277 acres.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | May 1 – Aug 31 | |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 1 – Feb 28 | |
| Wed | Closed | — |
Official wording
March 8 am - 6 pm April 8 am - 7 pm May- Aug 8 am - 8 pm Sept 8 am - 7 pm Oct 8 am - 6 pm Nov-Feb 8 am - 5 pm Closed Wednesdays
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Pets
Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times; generally not allowed on trails, in buildings or undeveloped areas, and not permitted on most beaches unless designated. Per-park answer shown in each page's 'Are dogs allowed?' box.
Statewide rule from California's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Accessibility
Overview
Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is set against rolling hills at the base of the Sierra Nevada and is open year-round (closed Wednesdays). It includes 836 acres of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and four-wheel drive open areas along with picnic areas, staging areas, and viewing areas. The SVRA is 20 miles east of downtown Sacramento and three miles south of U.S. 50. Phone (916) 985-7378 or (916) 985-8521 for more information.
Picnic Area
Zone 1: Shaded accessible picnicking is available at the Quarter Midget Track, Environmental Training Center, and Main Staging Area. Parking and routes to the picnic sites within these areas are accessible. Restrooms available in these areas are accessible and include parking.
Read more from the park
Zone 2: Shaded accessible picnicking is available at the Kid’s MX Tracks and Overlook Area. Parking and routes to the picnic sites within these areas are accessible. Restrooms available in the Kid’s MX Tracks area are accessible and include parking.
Zone 4: Shaded accessible picnicking is available at the 4x4 Obstacle Course, 4x4 Staging Area (Memorial Point), 4x4 Track, and Rock N’ Roller. Parking and routes to the picnic sites within these areas are accessible. Restrooms available in the 4x4 Obstacle Course area, 4x4 Staging Area, 4x4 Track, and Rock N’ Roller are accessible and include parking.
Other Information
Zone 1: Accessible bleacher seating is available overlooking the Intermediate MX Track and Quarter Midget Track. Parking and routes to the seating are accessible. Restrooms available in these areas are accessible and include parking. Accessible parking and restrooms are also available in the Kart Pit area.
Zone 3: When it is open, accessible bleacher seating is available overlooking the Pro-Am MX Track, accessed from the Pro-Am MX Pit. Parking and routes to the seating are accessible. Restrooms available in the Pro-Am MX Pit are accessible and include parking. Accessible bleacher seating is also available overlooking the MX Practice Track and ATV Practice Track, accessed from the Main Staging Area in Zone 1. Parking and route to the bleachers for the ATV Practice Track are accessible. Route to the bleachers for the MX Practice Track is accessible; parking is a mixture of compacted soil and aggregate. Restrooms available in the Main Staging Area are accessible and include parking.
Zone 4: Accessible bleacher seating is available overlooking the 4x4 Track, accessed from the 4x4 Staging Area. Parking and routes to the seating are accessible. Restrooms available in the 4x4 Staging Area are accessible and include parking.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 13300 White Rock Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 - Nearest town
- Rancho Cordova — about 4 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.6078, -121.1673
- Prairie.City@parks.ca.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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