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Hood River County OHV Trails
Monday, October 9, 2023
| Other Names | Binns Hill, Kingsley Reservoir, Post Flats, Dead Point Creek, Ditch Creek, Post Canyon Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
The Hood River County OHV Trail system area offers over 300+ miles of deep woods trails that range from smooth and twisty single track, rugged 4x4 roads, challenging rock gardens plus hiking and equestrian trails. Trails are marked with brown carsonite markers which shows difficulty and which vehicle types are permitted.
There are several staging areas that have paved parking, informational kiosks with trail maps and vault toilets. The staging areas are day use only however primitive camping can be found at nearby Kingsley Reservoir. A beginners area and enduro training loop can be found near the center of the trail system at Binns Staging Area.
The trails are open year-round but will close to motorized use around late June through September for fire season. Exact dates vary each year so check with the ranger station before heading out. During the winter months some trails may be gated and closed, but reopen when weather conditions permit.
There is no fee charged to park or ride the trails, but donations are kindly accepted at drop boxes at Binns Hill and Family Man Staging Areas. The Hood River County Forestry Department and members of the Hood River Area Trail Stewards are very active in maintaining this trail system, so be sure to say thanks for all their hard work.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required Oregon ATV Safety Education Card |
| Dates Open | Year-Round except during fire season. Winter weather may inhibit access to trails. | |
| 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 | some trails designated for motorcycles only |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Some Areas | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | some trails designated for motorcycles only |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | permitted on 4WD trails |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on 4WD trails |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required permitted on 4WD trails |
| 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 | Some Areas | permitted at Kingsley Reservoir Campground |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | Yes | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol ATV/Saddle Mounted Patrol police patrol regularly on ATVs and dirt bikes |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 34,500 acres (54 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 329 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1360 to 3560 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  Many | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Chevon (541) 354-1202 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Chevon (541) 354-1202 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tucker County Park (541) 386-4477 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tucker County Park (541) 386-4477 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tucker County Park (541) 386-4477 |
| Campground | On Site | Kingsley Reservoir Campground |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Harvey's Texaco & Mini Mart (541) 386-1966 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) Binn's Hill Staging Area - $5/day or $30/year |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Kingsley Reservoir Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hood River, OR | ||
| Address | Post Canyon Drive, Hood River, OR 97031 | ||
| From: Portland, OR
1) Take I-84 East to Exit 62 2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp on Oak Street then make immediate right on Country Club Road, continue about 1.4 miles 3) Turn right (west) on Post Canyon Road, continue about 2.7 miles to Post Flats Staging Area. Note: Post Canyon Road becomes steep and rough once it turns to gravel. For Kingsley Reservoir Staging Area: 4) Continue south on Country Club Road past intersection for Post Canyon Road about 3.4 miles 5) Turn right (west) on Binns Hill Road, continue .4 miles 6) Turn left (south) on Kingsley Road, continue about 6 miles to staging area. For Binns Hill Staging Area: 7) After turning right (west) on Binns Hill Road, continue about 3 miles to staging area (at 2.5 miles road will turn to gravel). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Hood River County Forestry Department 918 18th Street Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 387-6888 www.co.hood-river.or.us |
| Contact Info | Hood River Area Trail Stewards 1767 12th St. #209 Hood River, OR 97031 bod@hrats.org hrats.org |
| 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 |
Hood River County Trail Photo
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