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East Fort Rock OHV Trail System

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Other Names

East Fort Rock, China Hat, Ground Hog Butte, East Butte, Kelly Butte, Cinder Cone, Deschutes National Forest, Pumice Butte, Weasel Butte, Paulina Mountains

Last Known StatusTemporarily Closed  (due to Firestone and Flat Top Fires)

This huge area offers over 300 miles of marked trails. The area is well maintained and is a good place to take the family or a beginner because it mainly consists of long and easy looped trails. Vegetation ranges from ponderosa pine trees and various sage and scrub brush.

There are multiple staging areas along with four play areas to check out. The trails are open year-round but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall months. Camping is permitted and all staging areas have information kiosks, trail maps and vault toilets.

There is no fee charged to camp or ride but there is no water so bring your own.

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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 WidthYes (50 inches)narrow terrain
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted(maximum width 50 inches)
trails are open to ATVs less than 800 pounds and 50 inches wide
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSSome Areas(maximum width 50 inches)
permitted on routes designated as shared use only
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Some Areaspermitted on routes designated as shared use only
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
ProhibitedOregon ATV Permit stickers required
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
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)
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingYesNot Recommended
Trail BlazingProhibitedvehicles must stay on trail
Rule EnforcementFew/PeriodicJeep/SUV Patrol
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TERRAIN

Approx Size110,000 acres (172 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail318
Climate TypeForest
Elevation4400 to 6400 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has mostly loose dirt.Mostly
Hard PackThe trail has little hard pack terrain.Little
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has many berms.Many
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has some single track trails.Some
RoadsThis national forest has some roads.Some
IntersectionsThis trail has few intersections.Few
Rider TrafficThe national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis national forest has many shaded areas.Many
Ranges/GunfireThis national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline30+ Miles (NW)Chevron (541) 382-8581
Diesel Diesel30+ Miles (NW)Shell (541) 385-3074
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (NW)East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (NW)East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (NW)East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn SiteChina Hat Campground
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (NW)East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityMillican, OR
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Bend, OR
1) Take US-20 East about 20 miles
2) Turn right (south) on NF-23/Spencer Wells Road, continue 5.8 miles
3) Veer right at fork on NF-25 (NF-25 turns into Lava Bend Road), continue about 4 miles
4) Look for Road 25 Staging Area signs.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoCentral Oregon OHV Operations
(541) 383-4010
sm.fs.cohvops@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov
Comment24-Hour OHV Trail Hotline
Contact InfoDeschutes National Forest - Bend / Fort Rock Ranger District
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5300
sm.fs.bfr_fd@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov
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

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East Fort Rock OHV Trail System

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East Fort Rock OHV Trail System

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East Fort Rock Trail Photo

East Fort Rock OHV Trail System

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East Fort Rock Trail Photo

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East Fort Rock OHV Trail System

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