Quick Oregon Dunes and Trails Guide
Quick Oregon Dunes and Trails Guide
When it comes to dunes, ATV riders are often willing to travel great distances to experience the freedom and inhibition of enjoying the sand. While locations like Glamis and Saint Anthony Sand Dunes seem to get the lion’s share of the publicity, the truth is our country is riddled with beautiful dune parks open to ATVs. The following guide takes a look at some of the top locales within the state of Oregon.
BLUE RIDGE
Seasons: Open year-round
(Please stay off trails when wet (Oct.-June)
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
Blue Ridge offers twelve miles of more difficult trails and gravel or dirt roads. Trails developed in association with the Coos County Riders Association.
Site location: About 15 miles southeast of Coos Bay.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Bureau of Land Management Coos Bay District Office 1300 Airport Lane Phone: (541) 756-0100 ext. 280 Web: http://www.coostrails.com/traildescriptions/blueridge/blueridge.htm Email: coos_bay@or.blm.gov |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
Sound Limit: 99 db
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http://atv.prd.state.or.us/site_detail.php?UID=5
CHETCO
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
Two trails are available for Class III ATVs. Chetco Gorge Trail is along the upper Chetco River northeast of Brookings and Chimney Camp Trail is a wooded trail southeast of Brookings on the Winchuck River. Detailed maps and information are available from the Chetco Ranger District Office.
Site location: Southwestern corner of Oregon
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Siskiyou National Forest Chetco Ranger District 539 Chetco Ave, Brookings, Oregon 97415 Phone: 541-412-6000 Web: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/siskiyou/ |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
Northwest Forest Pass
Sound Limit: 99 db
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http://atv.prd.state.or.us/site_detail.php?UID=6
HONEYMAN STATE PARK
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
(Open October – April)
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
ATV Dunes access from the park October 1 – April 30. Campground with access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for Class I, II and III ATVs. Reservations for camping are recommended. There are no trails within the park.
Site location: 3 miles south of Florence on Highway 101.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Honeyman State Park Office 84505 Highway 101 S, Florence OR 97439 Phone: 541-997-3641 or 1-800-551-6949 Web: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_134.php Email: park.info@state.or.us |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
Northwest Forest Pass or Oregon Pacific Coast Passport
Additional Permit Information: Riding in the dunes requires the Northwest Forest Pass or the Oregon Pacific Coast Passport.
Sound Limit: 93 db
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http://atv.prd.state.or.us/site_detail.php?UID=7
OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Seasons: Open year-round
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
Sand dunes and trails offer easy to difficult riding for all classes of ATVs. Fees for entry and camping. Map available from the Oregon Dunes NRA office.
Site location: 40 miles of coastline between Florence and Coosbay, spanning Lane, Douglas and Coos counties.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Siuslaw National Forest Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area 855 Highway Avenue, Reedsport OR 97467 Phone: 541-271-3611 Web: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/siuslaw/recreation/tripplanning/oregondunes/index.shtml |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
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PINE GROVE AND ILLINOIS RIVER TRAILS
Seasons: Open year-round
(Illinois River trail is open in late summer. Pine Grove is open all year.)
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
Two difficult forest trails for Class III ATVs. Detailed information and maps are available from the Gold Beach Ranger District office.
Site location: 35 miles northeast of Gold Beach near the town of Agnes.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Siskiyou National Forest Gold Beach Ranger District 29271 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach OR 97444 Phone: 541-247-3600 Web: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/siskiyou/ |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
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Sound Limit: 99 db
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RILEY RANCH
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(Being developed. Please contact Coos County Parks to check status.)
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
130 acre site adjacent to Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Site will have day-use parking, camping, RV sites and small trail system.
Site location: Located between Hauser and Spinreel.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Coos County Parks and Recreation 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Or 97423 Phone: 541-396-3121 ext. 354 Web: http://www.co.coos.or.us/ccpark/ Email: coospark@co.coos.or.us |
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SAUNDERS LAKE DUNE ACCESS
Seasons: Open year-round
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
15 acres, no fee access point to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. There is no parking available on access road. The sand road is narrow (8″) and a moderate incline.
Site location: Located between Hauser and Spinreel at Crannog Rd.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| South Coast Trail Riders 74799 Crannog Rd., North Bend, Oregon 97459 Phone: 541-759-3601 Email: candm@gte.net |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
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http://atv.prd.state.or.us/site_detail.php?UID=11
WINCHESTER OHV TRAILS
Seasons: Open year-round
(Logging and deferred maintenance has severly limited trail mileage and access to trails. See website for details.)
Contact land managing agency for trail status.
Around 22 miles of trails of moderate difficulty using groomed trails and dirt roads for Class III ATVs, mountain bikes and equestrian users. Information and map available from local bike shops or online at www.coostrails.com.
Site location: About 15 miles south of Coos Bay on Hwy 101 at milepost 251.
MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION
| Coos County Forest Office Coos County Forest Office, Coquille OR 97423 Phone: 541-396-3121, Ext. 349 Web: http://www.coostrails.com/traildescriptions/winchester/winchester.htm |
Permit Requirements: Oregon ATV permit
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