| Alt Names |
Christmas Valley, Christmas Valley Dunes, Lost Forest, Fossil Lake |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area (open year-round) mainly consists of medium sized dunes with some fun sand bowls. The main access roads are largely un-maintained, so 4WD is recommended and these roads can also be very muddy in the spring. Nearby Fossil Lake (a 6500 acre dry lake) is off-limits to OHV use but has prehistoric post-ice age fossils such as camels and mammoths. Detailed Dune Map.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
|
| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Christmas Valley, OR |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 43º 21.335' W 120º 24.616' |
|
From: Christmas Valley, OR
1) Take Christmas Valley-Wagonite Rd. east about 8 miles
2) Turn left (north) onto CR-5-14D (Fossil Lake Rd.), continue 8 miles
3) Turn right (east) onto CR-5-14E (Lost Forest Rd.), continue about 11 miles toward the dunes |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Dunes |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Yes (96 inches) |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Or BLM - Lakeview Office
1301 S. "G" St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2177
or_lakeview_mail@blm.gov
www.blm.gov
|
| Contact Info |
Christmas Valley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 65
Christmas Valley, OR 97641
(541) 576-3838
info@christmasvalleychamber.org
www.christmasvalleychamber.org
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|
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
17 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
4300 to 4400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 None |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Diesel |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Water |
Christmas Valley, OR |
| RV Hookup |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| RV Disposal |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Water Body |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (SW) |
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