GENERAL INFORMATION: Two very special places on the Ojai Ranger District are the Nordhoff Ridge area and the Potrero Seco area. These two areas will remain open to public use only if everyone follows the simple rules.

As the Forest Service has a limited budget, your help in maintaining these areas in their pristine condition is important so that you can have an opportunity to visit them again. Both roads have controlled access through a locked gate with a limited number of permits available to maintain this experience. The number of permits available has just been doubled in response to public demand, but future use depends upon everyone's cooperation.

Limits and Vehicle Types

Nordhoff Ridge has a limit of 20 vehicles per day
Potrero Seco has a limit of 10 vehicles per day

On both roads, street legal motorcycles are permitted only. For the Nordhoff
Ridge Road the motorcycles have to be trailed up to the top of the chipseal
(surfaced) portion of the road. Quadrunners are not allowed.
Call the Ojai Ranger District office at 805-646-4348 for permit information and availability.

NORDHOFF RIDGE ROAD:
Nordhoff Ridge Road is a 4-Wheel Drive Road Only. There are no exceptions made. Four Wheel Drive must be engaged on the surfaced portion of the road beyond Rose Valley Campground.

Directions from Ventura: To reach Nordhoff Ridge Road travel north on Highway 33 for about 25 miles. The highway is under restrictive use once it enters the forest. Located 3.6 miles off Highway 33 on Forest Road 6N31.3.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round (NOTE: Weather may cause closure of these roads at any time throughout the year.) .