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Mount Emily Recreation Area

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Other Names

Mt. Emily, Blue Mountains, Union County, Fox Hill Campground, MERA

Last Known StatusOpen

This offroad area offers about 25 miles of designated OHV trails on 3,670 acres. The area is divided into two sections, the western half is open to motorized use while the eastern section is open to non-motorized use. The property also borders the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest which has additional riding opportunities.

There are a couple staging areas but the preferred access point for OHVs is located off of Fox Hill Road, which also has a primitive campground and plenty of turnaround room for large trailers. The other staging area is located at Igo Lane, but this trailhead is limited to passenger cars and there is no turnaround room.

There is no fee charged for camping or riding but machines must display a current Oregon ATV Permit and riders must have an Oregon ATV Safety Education Card.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesOregon ATV Permit stickers required
Dates OpenYear-Round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesAn 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 ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (99 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
PermittedOregon ATV Permit stickers required
2 Stroke EnginesSome Areas
MX Helmet RequiredYouth Onlyrequired for persons under 18 by state law
(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
camping permitted at Fox Hill Campground
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresSome Areaspermitted in designated fire rings at Fox Hill Campground
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedkeep on designated trails
Rule Enforcement
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TERRAIN

Approx Size3,670 acres (6 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail40
Climate TypeForest
Elevation2900 to 5600 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis OHV area has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe OHV area has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis OHV area has no sandy areas.None
MudThe OHV area has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe OHV area has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis OHV area has some rocks.Some
TreesThe OHV area has many trees.Many
Steep HillsThis OHV area has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe OHV area has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis OHV area has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis OHV area has no large jumps.None
BermsThe OHV area has many berms.Many
Sand/Gravel PitsThis county land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis county land has some single track trails.Some
RoadsThis county land has no roads.None
IntersectionsThis OHV area has few intersections.Few
Rider TrafficThe county land has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis county land has some shaded areas.Some
HazardsThis OHV area has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis OHV area has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis OHV area has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis OHV area has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, MX Track
LandCounty Land
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine Size65 cc Max
Min Engine Size50 cc Min
CommentKids Track
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine SizeNo Maximum
Min Engine SizeNo Minimum

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (S)Shell (541) 963-9616
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (S)Shell (541) 963-9616
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (SE)La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort (800) 276-6873
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (SE)La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort (800) 276-6873
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (SE)La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort (800) 276-6873
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn SiteFox Hill Campground (541) 963-1016
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (S)Shell (541) 963-9616

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityLa Grande, OR
AddressFox Hill Road, La Grande, OR 97850
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: La Grande, OR
1) Take 2nd Street North about .5 miles
2) Turn left (west) onto Black Hawk Trail Lane, continue about 1.5 miles (road name changes to Fox Hill Road)
3) Staging area and campground entrance is on the right (east).

*Note: Fox Hill Road has a 17% steep grade. 4WD is recommended if towing a heavy load or trailer.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoUnion County Public Works
(541) 963-1016
jford@union-county.org
www.meetmera.org
Contact InfoEastern Oregon ATV Association
P.O. Box 571
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 805-0172
eoatva@hotmail.com
sites.google.com
Contact InfoOregon ATV Safety Education Card
(877) 772-3359
atv.info@state.or.us
www.oregon.gov
Contact InfoOregon State Parks Online Store
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
(800) 551-6949
park.info@oregon.gov
store.oregonstateparks.org

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Mount Emily OHV Area Photo

Mount Emily Recreation Area

Photo Submitted 10/24/2015 (Thanks!)

Mount Emily OHV Area Photo

Mount Emily Recreation Area

Photo Submitted 10/24/2015 (Thanks!)

Mount Emily OHV Area Photo

Mount Emily Recreation Area

Photo Submitted 10/24/2015 (Thanks!)

Mount Emily OHV Area Photo

Mount Emily Recreation Area

Photo Submitted 10/24/2015 (Thanks!)

Mount Emily OHV Area Photo

Mount Emily Recreation Area

Photo Submitted 10/24/2015 (Thanks!)

Mount Emily OHV Area Photo

Mount Emily Recreation Area

Photo Submitted 10/24/2015 (Thanks!)

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