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California 4x4 Offroad Clubs - Find Places To Ride Off Road

With hundreds of off road trails in California, this may be the most popular place to go four-wheeling in the U.S. Find places to ride, local events calendars and offroad cyber clubs for four wheel driving in California.
4 Wheelers 4 Christ
A California-based organization dedicated to uniting Christian 4-wheelers worldwide by providing a common place on the Internet for 4-wheelers to congregate and post information about their local area events. Their aim is to link Christian 4-wheelers worldwide through their web site for fellowship and 4x4 fun.
4x4 Freelanders
Membership is open to any and all four-wheel drive vehicles. The club has adopted a one meeting/one run per month format. Out of Monrovia, California.
All Season Wheelers
A family-oriented 4-wheel drive club based in the Sacramento, California area. They ride local trails that are primarily oriented to short-wheel-base vehicles (Rubicon, Barrett Lake, and Fordyce Creek). Most members have Jeeps (CJ5, CJ7, Wrangler); a few have Toyotas.
Bakersfield Trailblazers
A club of off-road families that are active in the off-road trails as well as off road politics in the Bakersfield, California area.
California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs
They have three separate lists for active Clubs in the state of California. You can find clubs in the North, Central, or Southern districts of California.
California Jeep Cooperative
Despite the name, all types of 4wd vehicles are welcome. They share and participate in all aspects of Off-Road vehicle ownership in California and around the West.
California Off-Road Vehicle Association
If you are looking for a group to go riding off-road with, give one of these active off-road clubs in California a call.
California Trail Runners
Family and community service oriented 4WD club. Open to 4X4's and SUVs of all makes. Located in the Sacramento area.
Capo Valley 4-Wheelers
This family-oriented and environmentally sensitive group has members ranging in age from the late teens to "seasoned citizens". They are sponsors of the Adopt-A-Trail program and have their own trail in the San Bernardino National Forest. They welcome new members of all experience levels.
Clovis Independent 4-Wheelers
A family-oriented four-wheel drive club in California that prides itself on safety, the preservation of natural resources, and community service.
Club Challenge
A short wheel base club that is family and singles oriented. They are primarily based in Colusa, Yuba, Sutter, and Butte counties. They have monthly meetings and monthly runs or activities. They are mostly into extreme rockcrawling, however they also like to play in the snow.
Contra Costa Jeepers
A northern California Jeep club from the East Bay area.
Desert Dawgs
This California-based club is involved in helping to keep public lands for the people, not from the people. They also work closely with government agencies in Adopt-A-Trail and conservation projects.
Desert Side Tracs
Based out of Coachella Valley, known as Palm Springs California, this is a family-oriented 4x4 club formed for the enjoyment and preservation of four wheeling.
Diablo Four Wheelers
Out of Concord, this is a group of responsible and mature members who share the same common interest in 4-wheeling. Owners of all 4WD vehicles are eligible for membership.
Esprit De Four
A group of 4WD owners from all over Northern California with associate members from as far away as Alaska. They meet for the purpose of social, recreational, and educational activities and to enjoy and protect our natural resources.
Geared Four Fun 4WD Club
Based in Fallbrook, CA this club is open to all vehicles from stock to modified. Most runs are moderate to hard.
Gold Hills Posse 4X4 club
Located in El Dorado Hills, the Posse is open to all individuals, regardless of where they live and what type of four-wheel drive they own. The Posse is definitely family oriented, but "having" a family is not a requirement.
Grass Valley 4 Wheelers
A family-oriented, non-profit, environmentally conscious organization interested in outdoor recreation, conservation, and community support in California.
High Rock Trekkers
Based in Placerville, California, they'll regularly provide you with updates on their annual trip, as well as information regarding the Lassen-Applegate trail.
Inland Empire Four Wheelers
A California-based club that consists primarily of short wheelbase vehicles such as Jeeps, Toyotas, Broncos, and more, although they get the occasional long wheelbase vehicle. If you have one, expect to go some places where you could possibly sustain body damage. Monthly runs take them to the deserts or the mountains, and often end up in the snow, rocks, or sand.
Jeep Speed
Out of southern California, this is a club for Jeep racing, rallying and adventure. You can join just by completing an online form. Their mission is to create a Jeep off road competition club for safe, affordable and reliable Cherokee XJ models. The rules of the vehicle specification are to create equality and durability while keeping construction cost at a minimum.
Joaquin Jeepers
A family oriented four-wheel drive club in the Stockton area. Members are families from all over the central valley -- Bay Area, Oakdale, Modesto, Lodi and Stockton just to name a few. They have monthly club meetings and runs. Runs range from playing in the snow and sand to hard rock wheelin.
Madhatters 4 Wheel Drive Club
A Northern California, family oriented organization that welcomes all four-wheel drive vehicle owners (Jeeps, trucks, SUVs).
Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra 4X4 Club
Located in Central Eastern California, this club was established in 1998 and is comprised of outgoing, fun loving and responsible members who share the same love of off roading and the outdoors. The club runs monthly off road trips varying from the technical white knuckler to the steep mountain climb as well as hosting services and activites that benefit the local community.
Mojave Desert Explorers
A 4WD tour group of the Mojave River Valley Museum in Barstow, California that has been conducting field trips to various sites in the Mojave Desert and beyond for over twenty years.
Motherlode Rockcrawlers
A family 4WD club out of Amador County, California dedicated to responsible four-wheeling and family fun. High Sierra scenery is one of their most sought after experiences.
North Tahoe Trail Dusters
Located in beautiful North Lake Tahoe, this club strives to promote family four wheeling.
On The Rocks 4 Wheelers
Out of Castaic, CA, this is a group of dedicated off road enthusiasts located in the beautiful Conejo Valley of Southern California. They serve the nearby communities of Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Camarillo, Westlake Village, Newbury Park and the San Fernando Valley. They enjoy all types of off-road adventures from the desert to the mountains and from the beach to the snow.
Ophir Gopher Jeep Club
A family-oriented organization for the purposes of participating social and recreational activities, enjoying and protecting our natural resources, and assisting with emergencies peculiar to the use of 4WD vehicles. Located in Oroville, California.
Orange County 4 Play
Based in Orange County, California and dedicated to the sport of 4 wheel drive vehicles, off road & wilderness recreation, conservation of public lands, and maintaining public access to them for all to enjoy now and in the future.
Pacific Mountain Cruisers
Some of Pacific Mountain Cruisers members hail from as far north as Oregon, and as far south as Santa Cruz; inland to Redding and Sacramento. They're dedicated to safe and sane family 4-wheeling. This Northern California club follows the Tread Lightly ideals and is always looking for members that share the same idea.
Pirates of the Rubicon
A serious 4x4 club in California. Every member needs a sponsor. 80% of present members must vote a prospective member in to the club. Prospective members must attend at least three (3) events and four (4) meetings.
Point Mugu Four Wheel Drive Club
A group of four wheel drive enthusiasts located in the Ventura County area of Southern California. They support efforts to keep trails open by doing volunteer work with the Department of Forestry, working and supporting CORVA, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs and doing community and volunteer work.
Rockeaters 4WD
Based in Modesto, California, this club is open to all types of 4WD vehicles.
Roughwheelers
Based out of Redondo Beach, California, this group's primary purpose is simply to go off-roading. All 4WD vehicles are welcome.
Sacramento Jeepers
Owners of 4WD Jeeps are eligible for membership. These are defined by the club as "a readily identifiable Production design vehicle limited to models MB, GPW, M38, M38A1, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ, CJ5A, CJ6, CJ7, YJ, and TJ." Long wheel base vehicles may only be guests.
San Diego 4 Wheelers
The main function of this California club is to promote and participate in safe and responsible off-highway four wheel drive family oriented activities, and to educate the public on how to properly use and conserve our lands.
San Diego Outbacks 4x4 Club
Anyone with a 4 wheel drive vehicle in the San Diego, California area can participate in this group's off-road adventures and year-round calendar filled with 4X4 fun.
San Luis Obispo County 4WD Club
Out of Cayucos, CA this organization exists in order to bring together members for fun, family-oriented activities and enjoyment of our natural surroundings.
Santa Cruz 4 Wheel Drive Club
A group of dedicated 4-wheelers located in the Central California Coastal region of the Monterey Bay. They enjoy all types of off-road adventures from the high desert roads to "the rocks" of the Rubicon trail and wintertime wheeling on snowbound trails.
Santa Maria 4-Wheelers
This California club was organized to promote the sport of 4-wheeling. The club plans day and weekend treks and social and recreational events which are family oriented. Membership is open year-round, and anyone who owns a 4WD vehicle is encouraged to join.
Scout'n About 4x4 Club
Out of Antioch, California this is a small band of off-road enthusiasts that like to take their 4x4s and explore places out in the back areas. Some even like to tackle places like the Rubicon. Vehicles are currently Scouts, Jeeps, and Broncos.
Sierra Treasure Hunters
A family-oriented club who enjoy the lore, history and natural beauty of the California Sierra Nevada Mountains and surrounding areas.
Sons of Thunder Christian 4Wheelers
A club of Christian Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts in Southern California that's geared towards fun family events. Club events range from basic runs that can be completed with virtually stock vehicles, to advanced runs requiring suspension upgrades and lockers.
Southern California Land Cruisers
Based out of Westminster, they're involved with trail maintance, political awareness, family outings, and just going out and getting dirty on a weekend having fun. Everyone is invited to join, no matter what Land Cruiser model you drive -- from all terrain to mall terrain. Even if you drive something else, you can tag along, if you may be upgrading to a Cruiser before long.
Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club
A San Diego-based club is limited to 50 members who drive 4WD vehicles.
Toti Emul Esto 4 Wheel Drive Club
They strive to be a wholesome, family organization traveling the trails of the west (Santee, California area). As a group they enjoy all aspects of four-wheeling, camping and related activities, target practice, hunting and fishing. Membership is open to any 4X4 owner, anywhere.
T.R.I.B.E. of Orange County
T.R.I.B.E. stands for "Trail Riding In Barren Environments" and is a club for those who enjoy the sport of off-roading. This club has no membership dues or specific hierarchy of leadership. They are open to having anyone interested in having fun with 4x4's.
Wandering Wheelers Jeep Club
Based out of Hayward, CA, the club includes Jeepers of all ages, singles, and families. They have regular meetings in the Bay Area.
Waywegos
A California club dedicated to the sport of offroading, through social, educational and recreational activities; enjoying and protecting national resources, and enjoying family outdoor living.
West Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
Out of Santa Ana, California, this group has a minimum of one run per month, usually more, as well as one monthly meeting.
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