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Where to ride

Where to ride in Oregon

7 official riding areas and the permits Oregon asks for, each from the managing agency's own page and dated. Areas close for fire, weather, seasons and repairs, so check the page before you go.

The state program

ATV Program (All-Terrain Vehicles In Oregon), run by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).

Riding areas are managed by various Federal, State, County and non-profit organization landowners.

ATV Program (All-Terrain Vehicles In Oregon), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

Permits and stickers

What the state's own pages say riders need, residents and visitors alike, quoted word for word.

  • Non-residents

    Oregon ATV Operating Permit (same permit as residents)

    There is not a different permit for out of state residents. You would just purchase the regular Oregon ATV Permit and that would be valid for 2 years.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Non-residents

    Reciprocity with other states' permits

    Oregon accepts permits from other states which accept our permits, including California and Nevada. Other states such as Washington, Idaho, Utah and Arizona do not accept Oregon permits, therefore we cannot accept theirs.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Oregon ATV Operating Permit (ATV sticker), Class I, II, III or IV

    The ATV Operating Permit, also known at ATV Sticker or Decal, is required when operating a Class I, II, III or IV ATV on lands open to the public for ATV use.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Class III ATV (motorcycle) classification

    Class III ATVs are 2 wheeled motorcycles. This includes dual sport (street legal) motorcycles that are used on trails.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Oregon ATV Operating Permit for plated motorcycles on trails or dunes

    If a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or truck has a license plate, they need the permit on trails or sand dunes.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

Riding areas

Places the managing agency describes for off-highway riding, grouped by who runs them. The list is a starting point, not every trail in the state: the Forest Service and the BLM publish motor vehicle use maps for everything else.

State 1

Bureau of Land Management 2

  • Millican Valley OHV Trail System

    Bureau of Land Managementnear Bend

    This trail use area provides year-round riding for Class I, II and III users and includes 255 miles of designated routes, nine staging areas, and three play areas.

    Millican Valley OHV Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Christmas Valley Sand Dunes (Lost Forest/Dunes/Fossil ACEC)

    Bureau of Land Management (Lakeview District)near Christmas Valley

    It is a popular destination for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts with nearly 8,900 acres of the Sand Dunes site open to vehicle use.

    Christmas Valley Sand Dunes (Lost Forest/Dunes/Fossil ACEC), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

National Forest 4

  • Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

    USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forestnear Florence

    Among the tree islands, open dunes, wetlands, and beaches you will find Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) riding, hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, birding, camping, picnicking, sand play - the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area has it all.

    Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Sand Lake Recreation Area

    USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forestnear Tillamook

    The Sand Lake Recreation Area is popular with OHV riders but offers a variety of recreational opportunities.

    Sand Lake Recreation Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • East Fort Rock OHV Trail System (Camp II OHV Staging Area)

    USDA Forest Service, Deschutes National Forestnear Bend

    Provides camping and parking for access to the: East Fort Rock OHV Trail System Area

    East Fort Rock OHV Trail System (Camp II OHV Staging Area), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Blue Mountain OHV Trail #O-1972

    USDA Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman National Forestnear Sumpter

    The Blue Mountain OHV Trail (#O-1972) is the longest OHV trail on the Forest.

    Blue Mountain OHV Trail #O-1972, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

Before you go

Each area's own page has its current status, seasons, fees and which trails take which vehicles. Rules differ between areas and change with fire danger and weather, so read it on the day.

Official maps

The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Oregon electric dirt bike law.

Nothing on this page says anyone may ride anywhere: it points to the agencies that decide. Reviewed 2026-09-29.