YERMO ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Ripping Across Rasor: A Six‑Hour ATV Day into the Mojave’s Sand Dunes
A full‑day, 6‑hour guided ATV tour across Rasor Off‑Highway Vehicle Recreation Area and the Mojave Trails National Monument, useful for planning logistics and understanding what terrain and restrictions to expect.
Ripping Across Rasor: A Six‑Hour ATV Day into the Mojave’s Sand Dunes.
The Mojave Desert around Yermo opens into a wide, remote playground at Rasor Off‑Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, roughly 50 miles east of Barstow. Over nearly 24,000 acres of public land the landscape shifts between scattered sand dunes, open valleys and small, rugged mountains under stark desert skies, offering long runs, steep grades and stretches of solitary riding.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sand Dunes and Wide Desert Vistas
Ride across scattered sand dunes framed by open valleys and small, rugged mountains for a distinctly Mojave tableau—scenery cited as a primary draw of this outing.
A Vast Off‑Highway Area
Rasor Off‑Highway Vehicle Recreation Area provides nearly 24,000 acres of public land for off‑road exploration, creating an expansive route canvas away from populated corridors.
Variable Elevations and Desert Solitude
Expect a range of elevations—approximately 2,427 feet down to about 1,275 feet at the Mojave River—and the remote silence of the Mojave Trails National Monument as part of the ride’s appeal and challenge.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Over a six‑hour excursion you’ll move through remote expanses of sand and arid valley, negotiating dunes, washes and ridgelines as the route traverses Rasor and the larger Mojave Trails landscape; the outing emphasizes open‑desert riding, varied terrain and stretches of solitude.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a photo ID and your valid driver’s license—drivers must be 25 years or older and carry a license for vehicle operation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ATV tour?
The tour duration is 6 hours.
Where does the ride take place?
The ride takes place at Rasor Off‑Highway Vehicle Recreation Area in the Mojave Trails National Monument, about 50 miles east of Barstow.
What kind of terrain will we be riding?
Expect sand dunes, open valleys and small, rugged mountains across nearly 24,000 acres of public off‑highway terrain.
Are there age or license requirements to drive?
Yes. Drivers must be 25 years or older and have a valid driver’s license and photo ID.
What elevation changes are on the route?
Elevations along the route vary, roughly from about 2,427 feet down to approximately 1,275 feet at the Mojave River area.