The Ultimate Off-Road Guide to Rasor Road

If you are looking for the unique off-road adventure spot then Rasor Road could be your spot. Rasor Road is the perfect spot for any off-road vehicle user because it offers a wide range of terrain for off-road exploration. Aside from off-roading, Rasor Road is also known for other outdoor activities like rock climbing and hiking. Rasor Road is a great place to avoid the crowds and enjoy a fun time with friends and family. If you are visiting the area for the first time, here is the ultimate off-road guide to Rasor Road.

About Rasor Road:

Rasor Road is definitely a hidden gem because not that many people know about it. Since it is not really near any main centers of population there are never any big crowds. Rasor Road has a lot of rolling hills, open valleys, and a small but fun dune area that invites riders to camp out and enjoy an endless amount of riding. This place offers a wide range of terrain for off-road adventures that literally has something for everybody. Most off-road enthusiasts that visit Rasor Road ride SXS's, dirt bikes, ATV’s, sand rails, or tour the area on UTV’s. Whatever vehicle you are driving a helmet is required at all times. Due to the area being fairly distant from any city life competitive events never take place here leaving it exclusively to casual riders and campers.

Insider Tip: Rasor Road has no shade or amenities so make sure you come prepared with everything you are going to need for your trip. The nearest major town is Barstow CA.

How to Get There:

Rasor Road is located in San Bernardino County. It is about 15 miles southwest of Baker and 50 miles east of Barstow. The route you take to Rasor Road will depend on where you are coming from.

From Los Angeles:

Get on US-101 South
Follow to I-10 E and I-15 N to Rasor Rd in San Bernardino County.
Take exit 233 from I-15 N
Turn right onto Rasor Rd

From Barstow:

Take I-15 east about 48 miles to the Basin Road Exit
Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue for .8 miles
The staging area is on the left

Camping:

The greatest thing about camping out at Rasor Road is that there is no fee! You can spend a weekend riding and camp out with friends and family at no cost. Rasor Road does not have designated camping sites. You are allowed to camp out anywhere within the riding area as long as the campsite is not blocking any travel on the road. This place is perfect because it has so many open areas that can handle RV’s but remember there are absolutely no amenities in the area so you must have everything you will need with you before you get to the campsite. Draining of holding tanks, dumping and littering are not allowed in the area so make sure to maintain the area clean at all times.

👇 Things To Do

Historic Mojave Road

The best treasure in Rasor Road is a pair of tracks called Mojave Road. This famous trail cross through the middle of Rasor Road and is one of the routes that brought American pioneers to California. This road is 138 miles long and it is in the same condition in which the pioneers found it. This road is part of history and definitely worth visiting.

Insider Tip: This road is mostly a 4-wheel drive trail

The Bowl:

The famous Sand Bowl in Rasor Road is exactly what its called: a massive sand bowl in the mountains. This bowl is one of the most popular spots for sand duning because it is so much fun to ride. It is one of the bigger dunes in the area so riders enjoy the thrill of going up and down the hill. You can ride the sand bowl in your dirt bike, ATV, SXS or UTV.

Afton Canyon:

The Afton Canyon is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Mojave Desert” because of its dramatic formations. This is the only place where the Mojave River flows above ground year-round providing a riverbank and a wildlife habitat. There is also Afton Canyon Road, a 19.8-mile trail that is used for hiking camping and off-road adventures. This is the perfect place for friends family to see some birds and wildlife as well as explore the off-road trails.

Conquer "The 400"

If you are the ultimate off-road enthusiast then you must visit and attempt to conquer “The 400” hill. Many say that this hill got its name from the CC’s of the first motorcycle to even make it to the top of the hill. This hill looks to be super easy when you look at it from the ground, but looks can be deceiving. The journey gets tough when it begins to get very steep near the top, therefore, making it very hard for anything to make it to the top of the hill. Give it a try the next time you go and conquer the 400!

Look for Wildlife

Rasor Road is the perfect spot for plant, bird, and wildlife watching! Look out for wandering donkeys or desert tortoise along the riding areas. Some of these animals are federally protected species so do not handle or disturb the animals. Rasor Road is a special landmark area so digging up or destroying trees and shrubs is also prohibited.

Insider Tip: If you want to see some amazing wildlife we recommend you do it in the early morning and evening hours because that is when they are most seen.

Go to the Megaphone

The megaphone in the middle of the Mojave Desert is the go-to attraction to find when visiting Rasor Road. An 8-foot long mega phone is bolted down on two rocks on top of a 100-foot hill. Many travels who visit this area have searched for an explanation as to why there is a random megaphone in the middle of the desert, but no one really knows how it got there or why it is there. One theory suggests that the megaphone was used to amplify a siren that alerted the locals when the U.S. Army was conducting secret chemical or gas testing in the area. With this being just a theory, I guess we will never know and the megaphone will continue to be a mystery.

Insider Tip: The megaphone can be found atop a 100-foot hill, west of Crucero Road (a dirt road), about 14 miles south of I-15

Take an Epic Hike

Aside from off-road riding, Rasor Road also offers some of the most epic hiking sceneries. Afton Canyon has a beautiful landscape of hills, canyons, washes, and stream channels that make it a good hiking trail to experience the nature of Rasor Road. Bring your camera for photo-ops at the multicolored rock walls and the wildlife that wanders around during the early morning and evening hours.

Go Out and Explore!

Rasor Road in the perfect spot to go off-roading if you want to get away from the crowds. It literally has something for everybody; rolling hills, open valleys, and a small but fun dune area for those who enjoy off-road riding and rock-climbing and hiking for those who do not. Enjoy a camping weekend taking in all the wildlife and nature of the area. Make Rasor Road your next trip with family and friends.

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