COMMISSION

Law enforcement staff patrol more than 180 miles of OHV trails throughout the park. They
respond to law enforcement and medical needs within the park and assist allied agencies
and other State Park Districts when off-highway operations are needed for search and
rescue and law enforcement. Examples include:
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patroling on the Rubicon Trail with law
enforcement staff from El Dorado County and
Eldorado National Forest;
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providing support at events like King of the
Hammers with the BLM and at Prairie City
SVRA’s Hangtown;
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patrolling Santa Cruz beaches on the 4th of
July; and
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assisting San Benito County Sheriff’s Office
with search and rescue in the San Benito riverbed.
Rangers also assist with patient transports by moving injured riders off the trails to an
awaiting ambulance or helicopter, and respond to medical calls using dirt bikes, ATVs, and
ROVs depending on the weather, size of the trail, and needs of the incident.
Hollister Hills SVRA has nine visitor services park aides whose primary duties are to work
at the kiosk collecting fees and answering visitors’ questions about OHV safety, rules and
regulations, and OHV recreational opportunities throughout California. The park aides assist
the rangers with checking for spark arresters and performing sound tests on dirt bikes and
ATVs to ensure compliance. They also assist with resource management and public safety
by clearing trails of downed trees and landslides and helping visitors recover broken dirt
bikes and ATVs. In addition, park aides assist with resource interpretation in the park, at the
Octagon Discovery center
A key feature in the SVRA’s day use area is the
Octagon Discovery Center (ODC). The ODC serves
as a place where visitors can explore the park in new
ways. It highlights the flora, fauna, soil, park history
and partners—all through interactive exhibits. The
exhibits provide insight to resource management and
staff activities. In addition, new interpretive panels
in the campgrounds and at the Windmill highlight
park history and natural resources. All of these interpretive efforts create a more meaningful
connection between visitors and Hollister Hills SVRA.
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California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission