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Pine Forest Recreation Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Pine Forest Recreation Management Area, Onion Valley Reservoir, Blue Lake, Knott Creek Reservoir, Alder Creek, Hollywood Meadow, Bare Pass, Chicken Creek Meadow, Corral Meadow, Duffer Peak, Hidden Meadow, Leonard Creek Basin, Wood Canyon, Pine Forest Range, Boyd Basin Spring, Oakley Canyon, Quacking Aspen Spring, Fisher Peak, Mahogany Mountain, Alta Creek Basin, Mosquito Spring, Antelope Spring, Hillside Spring, Diamond Spring, Bishop Peak, New York Peak, Sentinel Peak |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of northern Nevada offers rugged terrain, panoramic mountain views plus camping, hiking trails and excellent fishing. Motorized use is permitted on existing roads but visitors should note that there are no designated ATV trails.
Dispersed camping is permitted throughout the area but Onion Valley Reservoir offers a semi-primitive campground with six sites, each with a picnic table, fire pit plus two vault toilets. There is no charge for camping but sites are first come, first serve.
4WD and high clearance vehicles are recommended for this trip since the main entrance road is narrow and rocky. The area is remote and usually only accessible during the summer since winter brings heavy snowfall and ice accumulations. For current road conditions contact the Winnemucca District Office.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NVOHV sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Nevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Denio, NV | ||
| From: Winnemucca, NV
1) Take US-95 North about 30 miles 2) Turn left (west) on SR-140, continue about 40 miles 3) Look for a sign on the left for Onion Valley Reservoir, turn left on this road (sign is located about 300 yards south of the highway maintenance station) 4) Follow the gravel road for about 17 miles toward Onion Reservoir.* *Note: This trip is not recommended for RVs or long trailers. 4WD and high clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Winnemucca Field Office 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd Winnemucca, NV 89445 (775) 623-1500 wfoweb@nv.blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 160,000 acres (250 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4100 to 9000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Mostly | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (S) | Flying J Travel Plaza (775) 623-0111 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (S) | Flying J Travel Plaza (775) 623-0111 |
 Water | 30+ Miles (SE) | Winnemucca RV Park (775) 623-4458 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (SE) | Winnemucca RV Park (775) 623-4458 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (SE) | Winnemucca RV Park (775) 623-4458 |
| Campground | On Site | Onion Valley Reservoir Campground (775) 623-1500 |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (S) | Flying J Travel Plaza (775) 623-0111 |
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