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Fresno OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Fresno Reservoir, Cottonwood Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the eastern shores of the Fresno Reservoir, this small area offers about 80 acres of trails, steep hill climbs and play pits. The trails range from tight, narrow single track to smooth and fast double track.
This area is remote and vegetation is sparse, mainly consisting of various sage and scrub brush. The property is only open for day use only but there is no fee charged for parking or riding. Camping can be found near the southern part of the Fresno Reservoir.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.) |
| 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 | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | Not Recommended |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 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 | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding is permitted during daylight hours |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Havre, MT | ||
| From: Havre, MT
1) Take SR-232 North about 14 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Road 90 N, continue 4.7 miles 3) Turn right (north) on Road 365 North, continue 1 mile 4) Turn left (west) on two-track road, continue .8 miles 5) Continue through gate and continue .8 miles (road will turn north) 6) Proceed through second gate, continue .8 miles toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Havre Field Office 3990 Highway 2 West Havre, MT 59501 (406) 262-2820 blm_mt_havre_fo@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Montana Fish, Wildlife And Parks 1420 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701 (406) 444-2950 fwpgen@mt.gov fwp.mt.gov |
| Comment | Montana OHV Permit Info |
Fresno Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/6/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 82 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2600 to 2750 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | None | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Emporium Food & Fuel Store (406) 265-8861 |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Emporium Food & Fuel Store (406) 265-8861 |
 Water | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Havre RV Park (800) 278-8861 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Havre RV Park (800) 278-8861 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Havre RV Park (800) 278-8861 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (S) | Fresno Reservoir Campground (406) 759-5077 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles |
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