Siuslaw National Forest

OHV (Off-Highway Vehicles)

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The Siuslaw National Forest is home to two popular Off- Highway Vehicle Riding areas: Sand Lake Recreation Area and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Where can I ride?

About half of the area that comprises the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and all of the Sand Lake Recreation Area are open to motorized vehicles. However, it is just as important to know where you can't ride . Please refer to the MAPS in each section for riding area information.

Sand Lake Recreation Area ~ OHV Information & Map
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area ~ OHV Information & Maps

Here are the Rules!

OHVs are a great way to combine America’s love of motor vehicles with the love of the outdoors. To make your time in the outdoors safe as well as entertaining, you need to know the laws governing OHV use on public land. The cornerstone of any outdoor recreation activity is respect: respect for yourself; respect for others and respect for the environment. MORE

OHV Campgrounds & Staging Areas

Both the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Sand Lake Recreation Area have campgrounds and staging areas especially well suited for OHV use.

Sand Lake Recreation Area OHV Campgrounds & Staging Areas
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area OHV Campgrounds & Staging Areas

OHV Sand Camping

Many off highway vehicle riders enjoy the less structured atmosphere of camping out in the dunes. Sand camping is allowed at both Sand Lake Recreation Area and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, but the two areas have different rules and permit and reservation programs.

OHV Sand Camping at Sand Lake Recreation Area
OHV Sand Camping at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

OHV Rentals & Tours

There are private businesses that offer OHV rentals or guided tours near the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and the Sand Lake Recreation Area. Tours are operated under permit with the Siuslaw National Forest. MORE

Safety & Training

• Find safety tips, training information and data to help you ride your all terrain vehicle safely from ATVSafety.gov

• Oregon currently has two training courses approved to provide the necessary training and information to receive an ATV Operator´s Permit. Find out more from the State of Oregon ATV website (http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/ATV/safety.shtml)

Questions?

Can't find the information you need on this website? Feel free to contact the following Siuslaw National Forest offices.

• Sand Lake Recreation Area
  Contact the Hebo Ranger District
  
• Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
  Contact the ODNRA Visitor Center

USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forest
Last modified Wednesday, January 30 2008