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Clear CreekClear Creek (Coalinga) From Hollister: Go south on Hwy. 25 about 50 miles to Coalinga Road. Turn left. Go about 16 miles until you see the BLM sign and kiosk for Clear Creek. Cross the river and turn right onto Clear Creek Road which will take you to the camping and staging areas. From King City: Go East on G-13 about 15 miles to Hwy. 25. Turn left. Go about 2 miles to Coalinga Road. Turn right. Go about 16 miles until you see the BLM sign and kiosk for Clear Creek. Cross the river and turn right onto Clear Creek Road which will take you to the camping and staging areas. From Coalinga: From Interstate 5 take Hwy. 198 towards Coalinga. Turn right on Gale Road, then turn right on Derrick Road. Turn left on Los Gatos Creek road and go about 30 miles until you see the BLM sign and kiosk for Clear Creek. Cross the river and turn right onto Clear Creek Road which will take you to the camping and staging areas. Where to camp: While you may camp anywhere in Clear Creek except next to the rivers and creeks, the BLM has constructed a campground and six staging areas along Clear Creek road each with a vault toilet facility. The main entrance to Clear Creek is off of Coalinga Road. In 2000, the BLM improved the concrete river crossing. Clear Creek Road is a county road but San Benito County has abandoned maintenance on all but the first 1.7 miles leading to Oak Flat Campground. The BLM has treated the road with dust suppression material from Oak Flat to Staging Area 2. The BLM has improved rest of the road in Clear Creek canyon and does periodic maintenance. There are, however, several steep grades which can be difficult to negotiate with a motorhome or large trailer when the road is muddy. Oak Flat Campground: 1.7 miles from entrance kiosk. The first site you will come to is Oak Flat Camp-ground. This is where San Benito County discontinues maintenance on Clear Creek Road. Affectionately known as Oak Slope (because there aren't any flat parking areas to be found), this campground was developed to offer a camping location that was outside the "hazardous asbestos area". By far the most popular place to camp and stage from, especially when Clear Creek Road is wet and muddy. Good for families. There is a small track designated for children on small bikes and easy access to the creek. Access to the North Ridge Route via a single track trail (motorcycles only). Access to the Goat Mountain area via an uphill fire road with some tall waterbars.
OR to view the Salinas Ramblers Motorcycle Club's website about the Clear Creek Management area, click here |
