North Valley - Cougar Buttes

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Minutes down the hill from Big Bear Lake, California, in Lucerne Valley is Cougar Buttes; A small section of the Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area in San Bernardino County. The huge, light-colored rock formations here make for unique desert backdrops as you drive through the open trails of Cougar B... Read More
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Highlights of North Valley - Cougar Buttes

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Sand Category Icon Sand
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
3311 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
North Valley
Nearest Town
Lucerne Valley
Nearest Services
Lucerne Valley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

Minutes down the hill from Big Bear Lake, California, in Lucerne Valley is Cougar Buttes; A small section of the Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area in San Bernardino County. The huge, light-colored rock formations here make for unique desert backdrops as you drive through the open trails of Cougar Buttes. From easy, soft sandy trails to technical, rocky desert canyons and dispersed tent or RV camping, Cougar Buttes has something for anyone from first-time off-roaders to experienced wheelers. North Valley is an easy trail full of great desert camping locations and near many surrounding 4x4 trails of any difficulty.

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9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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