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Jordan Creek

Friday, April 5, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Tillamook State Forest, Archers Road, Marvelous Mainline, Noble Creek

Last Known Status

Open

Best for more experienced riders, this trail system offers some narrow, steep and technical trails with sharp cutbacks. Most of the terrain is fairly difficult, with some parts so steep, they are basically one way (down!).

This area has a small campground with 6 sites, basic services, and a small creek with some crystal clear water. The first part of trail leading from the campground is very easy, but the trails get more technical soon thereafter. Bring your 'A' game.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
Dates Open	Trails are open year-round except during fire season. Campground opens around mid May through late September.
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (99 dB)	Oregon ATV noise limits apply (all vehicles limit 99 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted	Not Recommended trails are narrow
UTV & SXS	Permitted	Not Recommended
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	Not Recommended most trails are too narrow for 4x4
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Youth Only	required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only) campground open seasonally spring - late fall
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No	quiet hours 10p.m
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on the trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Jeep/SUV Patrol
Comment	winter riding discouraged due to trail damage when wet

TERRAIN

Approx Size	19,840 acres (31 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	30
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1500 to 2700 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Many
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. steep hills - one way
Novice	Little
Amateur	Some
Expert	Mostly
Comment	some steep hills - ok to go down, but can't get back up

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	20-30 Miles (W)	Tillamook Shell & Grocery (503) 842-5555
Diesel	20-30 Miles (W)	Tillamook Shell & Grocery (503) 842-5555
Water	On Site	nearby creek offers clean water - non-potable
RV Hookup	20-30 Miles (W)	Pacific Campground & RV Park (503) 842-5201
RV Disposal	On Site	each campsite has grey water dump
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	20-30 Miles (W)	Center Market (503) 842-6186

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Drive in sites are $20/night. Camping fee includes up to two vehicles. Additional vehicles are $5/night.
Comment	Contact Tillamook State Forest for current campground fees - (503) 357-2191.

RATINGS

Pros	secluded, very technical trails, great creek, lots of swim holes, crystal clear water
Cons	only 6 campsites, few services
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Tillamook, OR

Address

Jordan Creek Road, Tillamook, OR 97141

Trail Map

From: Portland, OR
1) Take 26 West to 6 West
2) Continue on State Hwy 6 west to milepost 18
3) Turn left at mile post 18 onto Jordan Creek Road
4) Follow road two miles to staging area entrance on the right (go straight through the intersection after the bridge - if you reach a second bridge, you've gone too far).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Oregon Department of Forestry - Tillamook District
5005 3rd Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2545
(503) 842-2548
awhite@odf.state.or.us
kskinner@odf.state.or.us
www.oregon.gov

Contact Info

Oregon ATV Safety Education Card
(877) 772-3359
atv.info@state.or.us
www.oregon.gov

Contact Info

Oregon State Parks Online Store
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
(800) 551-6949
park.info@oregon.gov
store.oregonstateparks.org