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Prospect OHV Trail System
Monday, February 12, 2024
| Other Names | Woodruff OHV Trail System, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, High Cascades Ranger District, Abbott Creek Campground, River Bridge Campground |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
When it comes to woods riding, this will always be among our top ten favorites. The deer and wildlife that can be seen up close, the beautiful Rogue River, the natural swimming and fishing holes, friendly people and cooler temperatures will make anyone want to shop for real estate in southern Oregon.
This area is huge, and has lots of well maintained trails, each looped, marked, and rated for difficulty, and it's legal to ride on the road to get from trail to trail. Speaking of trails, don't miss this one - "The Maze". It's a fast smooth and narrow twisty that winds through the trees near the staging area. With lots of ups and downs and berms in every corner, it was so fun we blasted it twice, and didn't remember to get a single photo.
Nearby Crater Lake boasts water from glacier ice that was melted millions of years ago, and offers some great recreation and sight seeing opportunities.
The trail system and play area temporarily closes three days prior to elk hunting season during the third week of October but call first before heading out as dates may vary.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | July 1 - Mid October (Woodruff June 15 - Nov 30) excluding green dot road closure associated with General Rifle Elk Season. | |
| 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) | Oregon ATV noise limits apply (all vehicles limit 99 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated forest service roads |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | Not Recommended permitted on designated forest service roads |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated forest service roads |
| 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 | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol |
| Comment | some trails are motorcycle only
firearms prohibited during riding season | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 125,000 acres (195 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 250 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2600 to 6300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Mostly | |
| Dust | Mostly | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Prospect Service Center (541) 560-3210 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Prospect Service Center (541) 560-3210 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Abbot Creek Campground (541) 560-3400 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Prospect RV Park (541) 560-3399 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Prospect RV Park (541) 560-3399 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Abbot Creek Campground (541) 560-3400 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Cascade Gorge Store (541) 560-4144 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None)No fee charge for parking or camping at Woodruff staging area, nearby campgrounds do charge a fee. |
| Comment | Abbott Creek Campground - $14/night, extra vehicle $6/night, River Bridge Campground - $15/night, $7/extra vehicle |
RATINGS
| Pros | great natural scenery, windy trails with berms, nice woods, trails, soft dirt trails, variety of terrain, ride legally on highway to different areas |
| Cons | dusty, not many services, trails are a little confusing, navigation a bit challenging |
| Our Rating |  Excellent |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Prospect, OR | ||
| Address | Abbott Creek Road, Prospect, OR 97536 | ||
| From: Klamath Falls, OR
1) Take US-97 North about 23 miles 2) Turn east on SR-62, continue about 50 miles 3) Turn right (west) on Abbott Creek Road, proceed toward Woodruff OHV staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Prospect OHV Trail System Hotline (541) 560-3456 |
| Contact Info | Rogue River National Forest - High Cascades Ranger District 47201 Hwy 62 Prospect, OR 97536 (541) 560-3400 mailroom_r6_rogue_river@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon ATV Safety Education Card (877) 772-3359 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 |
Prospect Trail Photo
The river was beautiful, clear, and inviting (but respect it's power). It could be seen and accessed from many points throughout the area. This particular shot was taken from the bridge on the road.
Prospect Trail Photo
This sign was entertaining. There was actually not a boring trail in the whole place. All of the trails and scenery were really top notch.
Prospect Trail Photo
This is the main staging area. It was large and level with a nice layer of gravel. It was well maintained, just like the trails.
Prospect Trail Photo
Some of the trails were a little dusty in parts, but still a lot of fun. Most of the good trails were deeper in the woods and thus not so dry.
Prospect Trail Photo
The place just had tons of great woods single track and narrow trails with a lot of good dips and rises, not just turns.
Prospect Trail Photo
Overall the area is mostly deep forest riding, but there were a few nice meadows like this one and they were a nice change of scenery.
Prospect Trail Photo
The trails were pretty strictly maintained, at least near the staging area, with bridges over some water crossings.
Prospect Trail Photo
Yes. Riding on the road is legal here, and you'll need to do it occasionally to get from trail to trail. Very fun indeed, but don't abuse it.
Prospect Trail Photo
Nearby Crater Lake is a national attraction. It is worth driving up there to take a look. The whole area was gorgeous and worth seeing.
Prospect Trail Photo
This open play area was located near the main staging area. It had a big sand bowl with some small jumps in the middle.
Prospect Trail Photo
This is one of the main trails so it obviously gets a lot of traffic. It was pretty dusty but it had a long series of soft turns with powdery berms.
Prospect Trail Photo
This is another view of the play pit near the staging area. We had a lot of fun doing little 'drop in' jumps.
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS