Lake Perris State Recreation Area, a regional lake destination near Moreno Valley.

Outdoors

Biking and mountain biking near Moreno Valley

Trails and recreation areas near Moreno Valley open to biking and mountain biking.

18places to ride
10 mito the closest
12within 30 miles
October–Maybest months

Good to know: Wilderness areas are closed to bikes; check each area’s trail rules and yield to hikers and horses.

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Shady Cove Group Campground

21 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service

Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tower, with a climbing area nearby.

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Tent Peg Group

23 mi north · USDA Forest Service

Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails.

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Within 30 miles (12)

10 mi north · USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horse Camping
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting

21 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Shady Cove Group Campground

Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tower, with a climbing area nearby.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ranger programs
  • Wildlife viewing

23 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Tent Peg Group

Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Winter sports

24 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Bluff Mesa Group Camp

Bluff Mesa Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all the beautiful Big Bear Lake area has to offer. A variety of trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

24 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Crab Flats

Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Winter sports

24 mi southwest · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Falcon Group

Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistrano and Temecula Valley Highway.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Photography
  • Scenic Drive
  • Star Gazing
  • Wilderness

25 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Boulder Group Camp

Boulder Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group for a relaxing camping excursion.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Water sports

26 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Barton Flats

The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ranger programs
  • Water sports

26 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Oso Group

The Oso Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees and miles of scenic landscape.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ranger programs
  • Water sports
  • Wildlife viewing

26 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

San Gorgonio

The San Gorgonio Campground provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful location in which to enjoy nature.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ranger programs
  • Wildlife viewing

27 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Grays Peak Group Camp

Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ranger programs

30 mi north · Bureau of Land Management

Juniper Flats

Juniper Flats covers 101,272 acres of mixed public and private lands. Located between the Mojave Desert and the forests of the San Bernardino Mountains, Juniper Flats hosts a unique mixture of plants from both environments.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting
  • Nature education
  • Off-highway vehicles
  • Photography

30 to 75 miles (6)

40 mi west · US Army Corps of Engineers

Brea Dam

The recreation facilities at this project are managed by the City of Fullerton (CA) Community Services. Golf and tennis are main attractions at this project, located among the picturesque rolling hills in the City of Fullerton.

  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Picnicking

48 mi west · USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
  • Hiking
  • Horse Camping
  • Horseback riding
  • Off-highway vehicles
  • Picnicking

48 mi northeast · Bureau of Land Management

Johnson Valley OHV Area

Click here for the latest information concerning upcoming military training and closures of the Shared Use Area. Overview Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting
  • Photography
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Wildlife viewing

48 mi west · US Army Corps of Engineers

Whittier Narrows Dam

This project is managed by Los Angeles County Parks and the City of Pico Rivera. Whittier Narrows has no permanent pool.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnicking
  • Water sports
  • Wildlife viewing

50 mi north · Bureau of Land Management

El Mirage OHV Area

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Off-highway vehicles

54 mi northeast · Bureau of Land Management

Barstow

The Ord Mountain Route Network is south of Barstow and links the Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Areas, also known as Open Areas. Travel within the network is limited to posted open routes.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting
  • Nature education
  • Photography
  • Wildlife viewing

Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Moreno Valley. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.

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Questions

Where is the closest place for biking near Moreno Valley?

San Bernardino National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 10 miles north of Moreno Valley as the crow flies. Next are Shady Cove Group Campground (21 mi) and Tent Peg Group (23 mi).

When is the best time for biking near Moreno Valley?

Based on Moreno Valley’s average highs, October–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.

Who manages these places?

Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.

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