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Muttonchop Butte
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Mowich, Mutton Chop Butte, Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District, Little Deschutes River, Hemlock Creek, Spruce Creek, Rivers North OHV Trails |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This locals spot offers some designated ATV trails and some single track but the main attraction is a large gravel pit.
Camping is permitted but there are no services so come prepared.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | May 1 - November 30 | |
| 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) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | 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 | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding hours permitted 7am-10pm daily |
| Trail Blazing | Some Areas | permitted in the gravel pit |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | National Forest |
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 | Mowich, OR | ||
| Address | 5825 Road, Crescent, OR 97733 | ||
| From: Bend, OR
1) Take US-97 South about 56 miles 2) Take exit for Hwy 58, continue about 8 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto NF-5825, continue .6 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Central Oregon OHV Operations 1230 NE 3rd Street Suite A-262 Bend, OR 97701 (541) 383-4010 mable@fs.fed.us cbjenkins@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | 24-Hour OHV Trail Hotline |
| Contact Info | Deschutes National Forest - Crescent Ranger District 136471 Hwy 97 North Crescent, OR 97733 (541) 433-3200 mailroom_r6_deschutes@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.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 |
Muttonchop Butte Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/27/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4700 to 4900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps |  Few | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Crescent Shell (541) 433-2532 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Crescent Shell (541) 433-2532 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Big Pines RV Park (541) 433-2785 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Big Pines RV Park (541) 433-2785 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Big Pines RV Park (541) 433-2785 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Big Pines RV Park (541) 433-2785 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Crescent Shell (541) 433-2532 |
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