Lockwood Valley Road is a county road in the far north of Ventura County. It turns east off Highway 33 beyond Pine Mountain Summit, just north of the Ozena Fire Station, crosses a string of creek beds, climbs into Lockwood Valley at about 4,800 feet, then crosses into Kern County and ends at Frazier Mountain Park Road, a few miles west of Frazier Park and Interstate 5. Riders use it to turn the Highway 33 climb from Ojai into a loop.
The valley is an unincorporated community surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest. It has a county complex with a seasonal fire station and a sheriff's station, and its mail is addressed through Frazier Park, the nearest town. We are a mobile motorcycle locksmith and this road is at the outer edge of where we can help. If you lose a key here, call us with the details below and we will tell you honestly what is practical. Carry photo ID and your registration or title.
Creek crossings and closures
The western part of the road drops through several creek crossings, and those crossings decide whether the road is open. In January 2019 Lockwood Valley Road was closed from Highway 33 to Chico Larsen Road after storm runoff, with a number of the crossings reported as hazardous. Storms in February 2024 did further damage. The river undermined the roadbed near the west end and closed the road in both directions, and the county has since filed emergency repair and slope repair projects at several mileposts along the road.
Highway 33 on the way in is just as exposed. In 2023 Caltrans kept it closed for months after winter storm damage, from Matilija Hot Springs Road north of Ojai to the Ozena Fire Station just south of the Lockwood Valley Road turnoff. Check both the Ventura County Public Works road information and Caltrans before you go.
Fuel and reference points
There is no fuel on Lockwood Valley Road. Fill up in Ojai if you are coming from the south, or in the Frazier Park area if you are coming from the interstate, and count the distance before you leave, because the loop is long for a small tank. These are the points to name when you tell us where you are.
- West end: the Highway 33 junction, just north of the Ozena Fire Station.
- Camp Scheideck Road: the side road to Reyes Creek Campground, a few miles in from Highway 33.
- Chico Larsen Road: the east limit of the 2019 closure.
- Lockwood Valley: the county complex with the seasonal fire station and sheriff's station.
- East end: Frazier Mountain Park Road in Kern County, where Cuddy Valley Road also begins.
Weather at elevation
The valley sits at about 4,800 feet, so it can be cold, wet or icy up here when the coast is mild, and any storm can send water across the low crossings. If the forecast is uncertain, leave it for another day.
If the key is gone
Do not count on a phone signal. Write down which landmark you are nearest and which direction you were riding, and whether the bike is east or west of the creek crossings. Then get to where you can call, which may mean a lift toward Frazier Park. From up here a tow to Frazier Park or back to Ojai is sometimes the faster answer, and we will tell you if we think so.
Motorcycle key services near Lockwood Valley Road
Everything is done at the bike near Lockwood Valley Road: no tow and no waiting on a dealer order. Tell us the year, make and model and whether you have any key, and we will tell you what the job involves.
- Lost Motorcycle Key, No SpareNo key at all? We make a working key at the bike.Details →
- Motorcycle Key ReplacementNew keys cut by code or from the lock, for all major makes.Details →
- Transponder and Immobilizer Key ProgrammingChip keys and fobs programmed to your immobilizer.Details →
- Motorcycle Key Duplication and Spare KeysA spare now costs far less than a lost only-key later.Details →
- Motorcycle Ignition Repair and ReplacementSticking, worn or damaged ignitions repaired or replaced.Details →
- Broken Motorcycle Key ExtractionSnapped key removed and a new one cut from the pieces.Details →
- Gas Cap, Seat, Steering and Saddlebag LocksGas cap, seat, steering, helmet and saddlebag locks.Details →
Where we come to you near Lockwood Valley Road
| Common call-out spots | Highway 33 junction at Ozena, Ozena Fire Station, Camp Scheideck Road and Reyes Creek Campground, Chico Larsen Road, Lockwood Valley county fire and sheriff complex, Frazier Mountain Park Road junction |
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Local notes for Lockwood Valley Road riders
- Water running over a paved crossing can hide sand and slick growth underneath. Cross slowly and upright, and keep the key fob in a pocket that will stay dry if you put a foot down.
- Tell someone your route before you leave Ojai. Traffic is light out here and help can be a long time coming.
- Keep your registration somewhere other than under the locked seat when you ride remote roads. If the key is lost, the paperwork is what lets a locksmith start work.
Riding roads near Lockwood Valley Road
- Highway 33 north of Ojai: The approach from Ventura County, signed as Maricopa Highway, over Pine Mountain Summit before the turnoff.
- Frazier Mountain Park Road: From the east end of Lockwood Valley Road through Frazier Park to Interstate 5.
- Cuddy Valley Road: Starts at the same junction at the east end and leads west to Mount Pinos Road and Mil Potrero Highway.
Makes we cut and program keys for near Lockwood Valley Road
- Harley-Davidson
- Honda
- Yamaha
- Kawasaki
- Suzuki
- Ducati
- BMW
- Triumph
- KTM
- Indian
- Aprilia
- Moto Guzzi
- Husqvarna
- Royal Enfield
- Can-Am
- Victory
- Vespa and Piaggio
- Zero
- MV Agusta
- Benelli
- Beta
- Buell
- CFMOTO
- GASGAS
- Genuine Scooters
- Hyosung
- KYMCO
- LiveWire
- SYM
Lockwood Valley Road motorcycle key FAQ
Do you go as far as Lockwood Valley?
It is at the limit of our area, a long mountain drive from the coast. Call with your location and we will tell you whether we can come or whether a tow to Frazier Park or Ojai is the more sensible choice.
Is Lockwood Valley Road open right now?
It closes after storms when the creek crossings flood, and the county has had repair projects on it since the 2024 storms. Check Ventura County Public Works road information on the day, and Caltrans for Highway 33.
My key fob got soaked in a creek crossing and the bike will not recognize it. Can that be fixed?
Sometimes drying it and changing the battery brings it back. If not, a new key or fob can be programmed to the bike. Do not keep trying a waterlogged fob with the battery in, since that can finish it off.
Helpful guides
- Motorcycle Helmet Lock Keys: Factory Holders and Add-OnsMost factory helmet holders use the ignition key, either directly in a small lock on the side of the bike or indirectly, because the helmet hangs on a hook that the locked seat or trunk traps.
- Signs Your Motorcycle Ignition Switch Is FailingA motorcycle ignition switch is two parts in one housing: a lock cylinder that reads the key and an electrical switch that powers the bike.
- Motorcycle Immobilizers Explained: HISS, KIPASS and MoreA motorcycle immobilizer is an anti-theft system that only lets the engine start when it recognizes a coded chip in the key or a paired fob.
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Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockwood_Valley,_California
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_33
- https://www.kclu.org/local-news/2019-01-18/flooding-keeps-sections-of-road-highway-in-los-padres-national-forest-closed
- https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2025010455
- https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2026091284
- https://publicworks.venturacounty.gov/2023/05/30
- https://publicworks.venturacounty.gov/rt/projects/
- https://www.openstreetmap.org/
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