Miami Trail: OHV Riding Near Fish Camp, CA

About

Miami Trail isn't a scenic day hike — it's an off-highway-vehicle (OHV) route through the Miami Creek OHV Area, a Sierra National Forest recreation site just outside Fish Camp on the Highway 41 corridor south of Yosemite. The main loop runs roughly 10.8 miles of marked trail and forest road, built for dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, and 4WD trucks rather than boots on the ground.

What the Ride Involves

Riders describe the loop as moderately challenging rather than an easy cruise — expect uneven forest-road surfaces, occasional downed timber, and stretches where real ground clearance matters. It's best suited to riders comfortable reading terrain as they go; 4WD or a purpose-built OHV is the practical minimum for the rougher sections.

Staging Areas and Access

Two staging areas serve the network: Lone Sequoia, set among more trees with better campsite privacy, and Kamook, closer to Highway 41 and easier for RVs to reach. Both allow camping, and the area is managed by the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. Leashed dogs are allowed throughout.

Season and Requirements

Season: Generally rideable March through December; sections close seasonally when winter weather makes the forest roads impassable.
Registration: California requires Green Sticker OHV registration for off-highway vehicles ridden here — check current requirements before you tow in.
Not in the park: This is a Sierra National Forest site near Fish Camp, not a trail inside Yosemite National Park itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami Trail a hiking trail?

No. It's an off-highway-vehicle (OHV) route in the Miami Creek OHV Area of Sierra National Forest, built for dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, and 4WD trucks rather than foot traffic.

Where do you access the trail?

Two staging areas off Highway 41 near Fish Camp, Lone Sequoia and Kamook, serve as the main entry points into the loop.

Do you need special registration to ride here?

Yes. California requires Green Sticker OHV registration for off-highway vehicles used on forest OHV trails like this one.

Is Miami Trail inside Yosemite National Park?

No. It sits in Sierra National Forest, just outside Fish Camp on the Highway 41 corridor south of the park.