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1 OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE OPPORTUNIT North Coast South Coast Inland Central Eastern Legend United States Forest Service Bureau of Land Management Oregon Parks and Recreation Oregon Department of Forestry Counties and Other Trip Planning Before you go, contact the local agency office for site specific maps and other information neccessary to plan a safe and fun trip. This map was designed to show general locations of OHV recreation sites in Oregon. For specific directions to the site, please contact the land manager contacts found on the back of this map.

2 NITIES IN OREGON Recreation Permits Be aware that some areas may require a day use permit. Each site has its own policies governing rates, locations, and activities covered. Please contact the local land manager to see if the site you want to go to requires a pass (see below). For more information: Pass/Permit Oregon State Park Day-use Pass Oregon Coastal Access Pass Type of Pass/ Where Required Day-use in 26 state parks Day-use parking permit for all state and federal sites on Coast along Hwy 101 corridor in Oregon Cost Annual - $25 2 year - $40 Daily - $3 Annual - $35 Daily - $3 to $5 How to Buy/ Get More Information Northwest Forest Pass Parking permit at National Forest trailheads and other USFS sites Annual - $30 Daily - $ Washington & Oregon Recreation Pass Day-use parking on most state and federal lands in Oregon & Washington Annual - $20 (*In addition to Golden Eagle Passport, see below.) Golden Eagle Passport Admission to USFS, NPS, BLM, USFWS developed day-use areas Annual - $ ATV Per mits Your purchase of an ATV operating permit generates funds to develop and maintain ATV riding areas in Oregon. You must display the ATV permit if you operate an ATV in areas specifically designated for ATV use. There are three classes of ATVs: Permit vendors To find a permit vendor in your area, call or go to Class I Permit Defined: For vehicles 50 wide or less, AND Dry weight of 800 pounds or less. Have a saddle or seat. Travel on three or four tires. Photo: Christmas Valley Sand Dunes Operating requirements: Have a valid driver s license, OR Have an ATV operator permit (this is not the operating permit described above. The operator permit can be obtained only by suc cess ful ly com plet ing an ATV safety education course), OR Be accompanied by someone 18 years or older who meets one of the above re quire ments. Class II Permit Defined: For ve hi cles more than 50" wide, OR Dry weight of more than 800 lbs., but less than 8,000 lbs. Operating re quire ments: A val id driv er s li cense. Class III Per mit De fined: For ve hi cles riding on two tires, AND Dry weight of less than 600 pounds Operating re quire ments: Be at least 7 years old, AND Have a val id driv er s li cense, OR Have a spe cial ATV op er a tor per mit (this is not the same thing as the op er at ing permit described above. The op er a tor per mit can only be ob tained by suc cess ful ly com plet ing an ATV safe ty ed u ca tion course), OR Be ac com pa nied by some one 18 years or old er who meets one of the above re quire ments. Riders who are at least 7 but young er than 12 years old must have both an ATV op er a tor permit and be ac com pa nied by someone at least 18 years old that has a license or an ATV operator permit. ORS Prohibition on operating Class I or III all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not operate a Class I all-terrain vehicle or a Class III all-terrain vehicle while the person s driving privileges are suspended or revoked. A person who violates this section is in violation of ORS or , as appropriate. [1995 c.775 7] Always check with enforcement officials in the area you wish to ride for any special re quire ments. Permit fee: $10 (some vendors charge an extra.50) Photo: Blue Mountain Trail

3 NORTH COAST OHV SITES MT. BABER ATV TRAILS OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY Toledo Unit Office 763 NW Forestry Road Toledo, OR Phone: (541) or LOCATION: 30 miles east of Newport on US Highway 20. DESCRIPTION: Many trails and roads are available for Class I and III ATVs. Ownership of land is divided between ODF and four private land owners. COMMENTS: Detailed information is available at the Toledo Unit Office or by calling members of the Mt. Baber ATV Club Stan at (541) SAND LAKE RECREATION AREA SIUSLAW Hebo Ranger District Office Hwy 22 Hebo, OR Phone: (503) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Seventeen miles southwest of Tillamook and 6 miles north of Pacific City. DESCRIPTION: Sand dunes offer easy to most difficult riding for Class I, II, and III ATVs. COMMENTS: Fees for entry and camping. Map available from Hebo Ranger District Office. TILLOOK OHV AREA OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY Forest Grove District Office Tillamook District Office 801 Gales Creek Road rd Street Forest Grove, OR Tillamook, OR Phone: (503) Phone: (503) WEBSITE: LOCATION: State Hwy 6 between Portland and Tillamook. Four staging areas: Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask. DESCRIPTION: The Browns Camp and Jordan Creek OHV areas provide over 100 miles of easy to most difficult Class I, II and III trail opportunities for both beginners and experts. COMMENTS: Campgrounds are nearby and may require a fee. Maps available for Browns Camp, Diamond Mill and Jordan Creek at Forest Grove and Tillamook offices or on website. No Map of Trask Area UPPER NESTUCCA OHV AREA Salem District Office Tillamook Resource Area 1717 Fabry Road SE rd Street Salem, OR Tillamook, OR Phone: (503) Phone: (503) WEBSITE: LOCATION: The Upper Nestucca OHV Area is lo cat ed in Oregon s Coast Range Mountains ap prox i mate ly 17 miles southwest of McMinnville and 9 miles north of Willamina. DESCRIPTION: 23 miles of trails and 3 staging areas. COMMENTS: Area may be closed due to forest fire danger. Campgrounds are nearby and may require a fee. Map available at the Tillamook Resource Area Office. 5 BLUE RIDGE Coos Bay District Office 1300 Airport Lane North Bend, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: About 15 miles southeast of Coos Bay. DESCRIPTION: 12 miles of moderate trails and gravel roads. COMMENTS: Trails developed in association with the South Coast Trail Riders Association. Please stay off trails when wet (Oct. - June). Information available from Coos Bay BLM office and the website. M SOUTH COAST OHV SITES 6 CHETCO Chetco Ranger District 539 Chetco Ave. Brookings, OR Phone (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: East of Brookings in southern-most portion of Oregon coast. DESCRIPTION: 2 trails are available for Class III ATVs. Chetco Gorge Trail is along the upper Chetco River northeast of Brookings and Chim ney Camp Trail is a wooded trail south east of Brookings on the Winchuck River. Both trails steep with many switchbacks. BLM encourages use on many miles of old logging roads as alternative. available at Chetco Ranger District Office. 7 HONEYMAN STATE PARK OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION Honeyman State Park Office Florence, OR Office Phone: (541) or (800) Reservation Phone: (800) WEBSITE: LOCATION: 3 miles south of Florence on US Highway 101. DESCRIPTION: Dunes access from H loop Oct. 1 April 30. Campground with access to Oregon Dunes National Rec re ation Area for Class I, II, and III ATVs. COMMENTS: Reservations for camping required. No trails within park, but nearby ODNRA access. SEASON: Oct. 1 April OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA SIUSLAW Oregon Dunes NRA Office 855 Highway Avenue Reedsport, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Florence, Winchester Bay, Spinreel, Hauser, and Horsefall access points. DESCRIPTION: Sand dunes and trails offer easy to most difficult riding for Class I, II and III ATVs. COMMENTS: Fees for day use and camping. No alcohol on the Dunes. Map available from Oregon Dunes NRA Office. A4RT 9 PINE GROVE Gold Beach Ranger District 2927 Ellensburg Ave. Gold Beach, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: 35 miles northeast of Gold Beach near the town of Agnes. Check at Ranger Station in Gold Beach for trail details. DESCRIPTION: 2 more difficult forest trails are avail able for Class III ATVs. available at Gold Beach Ranger District Office. SEASON: Illinois River trail is open in late summer. Pine Grove trail is open all year. 10 RILEY RANCH COOS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION Coos County Parks and Recreation 250 N Baxter Coquille, OR Phone: (541) Ext. 354 or contact us by at coospark@co.coos.or.us WEBSITE: LOCATION: Located between Hauser and Spinreel. DESCRIPTION: 130 acre site adjacent to Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Site will have day-use parking, camping, RV sites and small trail system. COMMENTS: Being developed. Please contact information above to check status. A4M 11 SAUNDERS LAKE DUNE ACCESS South Coast Trail Riders Phone: (541) LOCATION: Located between Hauser and Spinreel at Crannog Rd. DESCRIPTION: 15 acre, no fee access point to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. COMMENTS: Access is in a residential neighborhood. There is no street parking, no developed parking or other resources at this site. The sand road is narrow (8') and a moderate incline. A4M 12 WINCHESTER OHV TRAILS COOS COUNTY FOREST Coos County Forest Office Coquille, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: About 15 miles south of Coos Bay on US 101 at milepost 251. DESCRIPTION: Approximately 30 miles of trails of moderate difficulty using groomed trails and dirt road. COMMENTS: Area was developed by the South Coast Trail Riders Association and maintained by the Coos County Forestry Department. Trails may be a bit narrow for Class I ATVs. Information and map available from Coos County Forest Office or the website. INLAND OHV SITES 13 COTTAGE GROVE UQUA Cottage Grove Ranger District Cedar Parks Road Cottage Grove, OR Phone: (541) trl.html LOCATION: About 35 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. Take I-5 exit 174 and travel east on Row River Road. DESCRIPTION: 3 trails are available. The 4 mile Noonday Wagon Road #1405 is open for Class II ATVs. Knott trail #1417 is 3.9 miles and Bohemia National Recreation Trail is open only for Class III ATVs. Cottage Grove Ranger District Office. 14 DIOND LAKE UQUA Diamond Lake Ranger District 2020 Toketee Ranger Station Rd. Idleyld Park, OR Phone: (541) trl.html LOCATION: About 80 miles southeast of Roseburg on State Highway 138 north of Di a mond Lake Ranger District Office. DESCRIPTION: 4 trails are available for Class I ATVs. 3 trails are available for Class III ATVs. available at Di a mond Lake Ranger District Office. 15 ELLIOTT RIDGE ROGUE RIVER Applegate Ranger District 6941 Upper Applegate Road Jacksonville, OR Office Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: About 30 miles southwest of Medford. Check at Ranger Station in Jacksonville for trail details. DESCRIPTION: 6 trails are available for Class III ATVs. available at Applegate Ranger District Office. T 16 GALICE Galice Ranger District 200 NE Greenfield Rd. Grants Pass, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: About 15 miles west of Grants Pass near Galice on the Rogue River. DESCRIPTION: 8 trails are designated for use by Class III ATVs. Galice Ranger District Office. 17 HUCKLEBERRY FLAT WILLETTE Middle Fork Ranger District Highway 58 Westfir, OR Office phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Approximately 31 miles east of Eugene on Hwy 58. Take Westfir exit. Left after green bridge onto Westfir Rd. About 2 miles into Westfir. Straight ahead at red covered bridge for 14 miles on FS road 19 to road Take right on road. DESCRIPTION: 33 miles of trails for Class I and III ATVs. avail able at the Middlefork Ranger District Office. Website does not have any trail information.

4 Sound Decisions: Regulations limit noise output from ATVs to maximum of 99 decibels at 20 inches from the exhaust opening. Several areas, however, have more restrictive noise limits. Be sure to inquire at the local office if additional restrictions apply. Spark Arrester Regulations: Riding ATVs in forested areas require the use of US Forest Service-approved spark arrester exhaust systems, at least April 1 October 31. However, some trail systems may have more re stric tive dates. Check at the local agency s office to be certain about the exact dates. Riding areas may be closed due to extreme fire danger. Always check with local agencies. 18 JOHN S PEAK Medford District Office 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: 10 miles west of Jacksonville in southern Oregon. DESCRIPTION: Over 14,000 acres of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. For Class I, II and III vehicles. COMMENTS: Map available from Medford BLM office. Jointly maintained with BLM by the Motorcycle Riders As so ci a tion. A4 19 McGREW 4WD TRAIL Illinois Valley Ranger District Redwood Hwy Cave Junction, OR Phone (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Approximately 15 miles southwest of Cave Junction on US 199. DESCRIPTION: Twenty miles of 4WD trail for the very experienced driver. Area is remote and should not be attempted alone. Lots of rock and mud. Only for experienced 4WDs. COMMENTS: Primitive campground (Sourdough Camp) at end of trail. No facilities. No NW Forest Pass required. Map available from local USFS office. 4T 20 NORTH UQUA UQUA North Umpqua Ranger District North Umpqua Highway Glide, OR Phone: (541) trl_list.html LOCATION: 16 miles east of Roseburg on State Hwy 138 DESCRIPTION: 9 more difficult trails for Class III ATVs. North Umpqua Ranger District Office. PROSPECT 21 ROGUE RIVER Prospect Ranger District Highway 62 Prospect, OR Phone (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: 40 miles northeast of Medford on State Highway 62. DESCRIPTION: Many trails and roads are available for Class I, II, and III ATVs. Woodruff Play Area is ideal for novice riders. available at the Prospect Ranger District Office. A4T 22 SANTI PASS WILLETTE McKenzie Rang er Dis trict McKenzie Hwy McKenzie Bridge, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Approximately 90 miles east of Eugene and 50 miles west of Bend on top of Santiam Pass on US 20. DESCRIPTION: 1500 acres of trails and roads in Cascade Mountains for Class I, II and III ATVs. COMMENTS: Information is available from local USFS office or at Hoodoo Ski Bowl. 23 SHOTGUN CREEK OHV AREA Eugene District Office 2890 Chad Drive Eugene, OR Phone: (541) or toll free 1 (888) WEBSITE: LOCATION: From I-5 take I-105 east (Spring field) to 42 nd Street exit, go north and follow Marcola Road for 12 miles through Marcola to Shotgun Creek Park. DESCRIPTION: About 6,000 acres of trails with varying degrees of difficulty using power line rights-of-way. Checkerboard ownership. Be sure to respect private property. COMMENTS: Area is under development and should be ready soon. Dispersed camping on site. Information is available from Eugene BLM office. A4T CENTRAL OHV SITES 24 CHRISTMAS VALLEY SAND DUNES LAKEVIEW DISTRICT Lakeview Resource Area 1300 S. G Street, HC10 Box 337, Lakeview, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: recwild.htm LOCATION: Approximately 80 miles south east of Bend and 80 miles north of Lakeview near the town of Christmas Valley. DESCRIPTION: Over 8000 acres of sand dunes with easy to most difficult riding opportunities. COMMENTS: Map available from Lakeview BLM office. A4 SEASON: All year, muddy access in winter. 25 CRANE MOUNTAIN FREEMONT Lakeview Ranger District Office Highway 395 N. HC 64 Box 60 Lakeview, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Ten miles south of Lakeview off of US 395 DESCRIPTION: 8 miles of Class I and III trails. COMMENTS: No facilities. Parking. Map available from local USFS office. 26 EAST FORT ROCK DESCHUTES Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District Office 1230 NE 3rd St., Suite A-262 Bend, OR Phone: (541) , 24-hour hotline (541) WEBSITE: cohvops/efrindex.shtml LOCATION: Approximately 21 miles east of Bend on US 20. DESCRIPTION: 318 miles of easy to most difficult trails. Four staging areas. available from Bend Office. TR 27 EDISON BUTTE DESCHUTES Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District Office 1230 NE 3rd St., Suite A-262 Bend, OR Phone: (541) , 24-hour hotline (541) LOCATION: 8 miles west of Bend on State Hwy 46 toward Mt. Bachelor. DESCRIPTION: 25 miles of more difficult trails. available from Bend Office. TR SEASON: Open late summer and fall. Snow area. 28 GREEN MOUNTAIN OCHOCO Prineville Ranger District Office 3160 NE Third Prineville, OR Phone: (541) , 24-hour hotline (541) LOCATIONS: Approximately 15.5 miles north of Prineville. DESCRIPTION: 8 miles of more difficult trails. COMMENTS: Free dispersed camping on site. Map available from Prineville Ranger District Office. M 29 HENDERSON FLAT OCHOCO Crooked River National Grassland 813 SW Hwy 97 Madras, OR Phone: (541) , 24-hour hotline (541) LOCATION: From Terrabonne take US 97 two miles north of Crooked River Gorge. Turn East on Park Lane for 2 miles and then take Forest Road 57 for 1 mile to staging area. DESCRIPTION: 15.5 miles of trails from easy to very difficult. available from Madras office. SEASON: April - November. 30 KLATH SPORTSMAN S PARK KLATH SPORTSMAN S PARK Klamath Sportsman s Park P.O. Box 596 Klamath Falls, OR Phone: (541) LOCATION: Approximately 20 miles southwest of Klamath Falls through the town of Keno on State Hwy 66. DESCRIPTION: Over 20 acres of riding areas for Class I, II and III ATVs. COMMENTS: Map available from on site office. 31 McCUBBINS GULCH MT. HOOD Barlow Ranger District Bear Springs Work Center Highway 216 Maupin, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Approximately 60 miles southeast of Portland near Maupin. DESCRIPTION: 50 miles of Class I and III ATV trails in rolling forested terrain. COMMENTS: Information is available from local USFS office in Maupin. TR 32 MILLICAN VALLEY Prineville District Office 3050 NE Third Street Prineville, OR 9754 Phone: (541) , 24-hour hotline (541) LOCATION: Approximately 25 miles southeast of Bend on both sides of US 20 near the town of Millican. DESCRIPTION: 240 miles of easy to most difficult trails. 3 staging areas and 1 play area at North Millican. 3 staging areas in South Millican. 1 staging area and 1 play area at Millican Plateau. 1 play area at the ODOT Pit. available from Prineville Office. SEASON: North Millican May thru November. South Millican August thru No vem ber. Millican Plateau All year. 33 ROSLAND RECREATION SITE Prineville District Office 3050 NE Third Street Prineville, OR Phone: (541) , 24-hour hotline (541) LOCATION: 26 miles south of Bend to Wickiup Junction. DESCRIPTION: Beginner and advanced play area with 3.5 miles of trails. available from Madras BLM office.

5 EASTERN OHV SITES 34 BLUE MOUNTAIN OHV TRAIL Unity Ranger District P.O. Box 39 Unity, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LO CA TION: 8 miles west of Unity on Hwy 26. DESCRIPTION: 60 miles of 50 inch wide trail designed for Class I and III ATVs. Three staging areas: Oregon Campground on Hwy 26; Elk Creek Campground west of Unity; Blue Springs Summit on County Rd 24. COMMENTS: Map available from local USFS offices. 35 GLACIER OHV AREA MALHEUR Prairie City Ranger District P.O. Box 337 Prairie City, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: 20 miles southwest of Unity. DESCRIPTION: 6 trails totaling 26 miles for Class I and III ATVs from easy to most difficult. COMMENTS: Map available from local office or website. 36 JOHN DAY AREA MALHEUR Blue Mountain Ranger District P.O. Box Patterson Bridge Rd. John Day, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Davis Creek Trail, Fields Peak Trail, and Nipple Butte Trail - totaling 16 miles. DESCRIPTION: 3 more difficult trails totaling 16 miles. COMMENTS: Maps available from local USFS offices. 37 MORROW COUNTY TRAILS MORROW COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Morrow County Public Works P.O. Box 428 Highway 74 Lexington, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: 20 miles south of Heppner near Hardman. DESCRIPTION: Over 100 miles of Class I, II and III ATV trails. COMMENTS: Camping facilities available nearby. Map available from local Morrow County Public Works. 38 MT. FANNY La Grande District Office 3502 Hwy 30 La Grande, OR Phone (541) WEBSITE: breshears-ohv.shtml LOCATION: Twenty miles east of La Grande near Cove. DESCRIPTION: Fifteen miles of Class I and III trails. COMMENTS: No facilities. Map available from local USFS office. 39 UPPER WALLA WALLA UMATILLA Walla Walla Ranger District Office 1415 West Rose Street Walla Walla, WA Phone: (509) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Twelve miles east of Milton-Freewater up Walla Walla River road to Harris Park. DESCRIPTION: Forty miles of Class III trails. COMMENTS: Map available from local USFS office. R SEASON: Spring, summer and fall. 40 VIRTUE FLAT Vale District Office 100 Oregon Street Vale, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Approximately 11 miles east of Baker City on State Hwy. 86. DESCRIPTION: Over 5,000 acres of trails with varying degrees of difficulty on rolling hills and sagebrush. COMMENTS: Information available from Vale BLM office. A4 41 WEST END (SUNFLOWER) UMATILLA Heppner Ranger District Office PO Box 7 Heppner, OR Phone: (541) WEBSITE: LOCATION: Northwest of John Day near the town of Spray. DESCRIPTION: 91,000 acres open to Class I and III ATVs with all degrees of difficulty. COMMENTS: Full facilities available at nearby camp grounds. Map available from local USFS office. 42 WINOM FRAZIER UMATILLA North Fork John Day Ranger District P.O. Box 158 Ukiah, OR Phone: (541) La Grande Ranger District 3502 Hwy 30 La Grande, OR Phone: (541) WEB SITE: shtml LOCATION: 35 miles west of La Grande, and 12 miles east of Ukiah. Access south of Highway 244 or from FS Road 52. DESCRIPTION: 140 miles of trails. Easy to most difficult. COMMENTS: Campgrounds nearby, restrooms. Map available from local USFS. TPR Your ATV Funds at Work ATV PROGR OVERVIEW The intent of the ATV grant program is to provide opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation. The ATV grant program is designed to supplement projects and is not intended to be the sole source of funding for ATV projects. Funds are allocated through the ATV grant program to eligible sponsors, which include managers of publicly and privately held land, registered OHV clubs, non-profit organizations, and law enforcement agencies. ATV ACCOUNT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE (AAC) The seven voting and four non-voting members on the ATV-AAC represent Oregon OHV users and serves as an advisory committee to OPRD for the purpose of recommending OHV grant funding. The committee members represent all three classes of ATV vehicles. ATV FUNDING The ATV sticker you purchase for your ATV is used to help provide you with areas to ride. Funding comes solely from ATV users and unrefunded fuel taxes from ATV users. TYPES OF PROJECTS Development: New trail construction, bridges, trail signs, restrooms, shower facilities (Siltcoos campground ODNRA) and many campgrounds and staging areas such as Browns Camp, Bull Run (ODNRA), and Mt. Baber were funded with ATV dollars. Law Enforcement: Officers are funded to help ensure that your riding trip is safe and enjoyable. Not only do they make sure that riders play by the rules, but they help deter illegal activities in OHV areas, such as theft, vandalism and drug activity. Most of the officers you see can provide you with up-to-date area information or a map. First Aid Services: ATV dollars help provide resources to assist in remote rescues. On the dunes, where ambulances cannot reach, special sand rails have been purchased to help retrieve patients. In other areas, funds are used for trail patrols during busy times. Acquisition: Land can be purchased or leased for ATV riding development. For example, 6200 acres was purchased in Morrow County in Already 100-plus miles of newly developed trails and a new camping/ staging area are available for visitors. Operation and Maintenance: Many riding areas need some kind of maintenance. Trails need to be cleared after winter storms. ATV dollars have paid for OHV trail maintenance including Tillamook State Forest and the Millican Valley. Some areas need trail dozers and excavators to remove whoops, reconstruct water bars, and groom trails, which makes the trail more fun to ride and helps protect the environment. Safety and Education: ATV funds help teach people to ride safely and properly. Grant dollars help pay for children under the age of 16 to receive motorcycle or ATV training at a reduced cost. The development of the safety training center in Tillamook is also an example of an ATV grant project. Equipment Requirements Helmet Operators of Class I and III ATVs that are younger than 18 must wear a Department of Transportation approved helmet. Mufflers In Oregon, they must be maintained at 99 decibels. Lower levels are required at Sand Lake (97 db) and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (93 db). Lights Must be used in limited visibility, such as before sunrise, after sunset, or when you cannot see clearly ahead for 100 feet. Flags Displayed nine feet above ground are required when riding on sand (Sand Lake, Oregon Dunes, Christmas Valley). Brakes Working brakes are required. Windshield Wipers Are required on any vehicle equipped with a windshield. Spark Arrester US Forest Service approved spark arrester for Class I or Class II ATVs. Check with the land manager in the areas you plan to ride on. They may also have additional requirements. ATV Rules Alcohol and Drugs You cannot operate an ATV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Animals It is against the law to run down, harass, chase or annoy any game or domestic animal or bird while operating an ATV. Crossing Highways You may cross a highway 100 feet away from intersections, at a 90 degree angle, and after making a complete stop. You must yield right-of-way to all other traffic. Crossing Railroad Tracks You may cross railroad tracks only at established crossings. Fire Restrictions Make sure you check current fire restrictions. Areas may restrict riding to roads only or close the entire area to ATV use during fire season. Use care with campfires. During fire season campfires may be restricted to campgrounds only or even banned all together. Never leave a fire unattended. Most areas require that passenger vehicles carry a shovel and fire extinguisher or water. Dangerous Operation You must operate your ATV safely at all times. You cannot ride in a way that endangers other people or property. Enforcement Most OHV riding areas employ law enforcement officers to patrol areas. State police, sheriff deputies, USFS and BLM rangers have authority to issue citations and make arrests. Citations may be issued to parents of children under 18 years of age. Make sure you have a fun trip and obey the rules. Environment You are not to expose the underlying soil or vegetation, or injure, damage or destroy trees or growing crops. Firearms and Bows You cannot operate an ATV with a loaded firearm in your possession. The same applies to a bow and arrow, unless all arrows are in a quiver. Hunting You may not hunt from an ATV. You may use the ATV for transportation but you must stay on trails, keep all firearms unloaded, and when shooting game, be completely off of the ATV. Out-of-State ATVs Permits are available from OPRD for a visitor from a state that does not have an ATV registration law. The permit is $10. Property Damage Responsibilities The operator or owner (if the machine was used with the owner s permission) is liable for three times the amount of damage caused to trees, shrubs, growing crops, or other property injured as a result of travel by an ATV or snowmobile over the property involved. Speed You must travel at a speed that is reasonable for the existing trail, traffic and weather conditions, and obey all posted speed limits. ATV Safe ty Institute: A Division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) is a non-profit organization pro mot ing safe and responsible use of mo tor cy cles and ATVs. They offer courses that em pha size safety and courtesy. Call ASI for more information at 1(800) or visit THE MSF SCHOOL TM Motorcycle Safety Foundation s Dirt Bike School: The Mo tor cy cle Safety Foun da tion (MSF) offers The Dirt Bike School to train Class III ATV riders in proper riding tech niques, em pha siz ing safety and courtesy. For information call MSF at 1(877) or visit (9/04)