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Hood River County OHV Trails
Sunday, October 18, 2020
| 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 around 64 miles of marked and rated trails and several staging areas. The staging areas are day use only however primitive camping can be found at nearby Kingsley Reservoir. Free trail maps are available at each of the kiosks.
The trails are open year-round but will close to motorized use around late June through September for fire season, so call before heading out as exact dates vary. The members of the Hood River Area Trail Stewards are very active in maintaining this trail system, so be sure to say thanks.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (October 2020)
* Kingsley Reservoir Campground Closure
The Kingsley Reservoir staging area, campground and adjacent trails are currently closed due to a reservoir expansion project. The existing campground will be flooded due to the expanded reservoir but a new campground will be added and is expected to open sometime in 2021. For current updates contact the Hood River County Forestry Department at (541) 387-6888.
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. (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT, WA) |
| 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 dirtbikes |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 31,064 acres (49 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 64 | |
| 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 | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 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 | |||
| From: Portland, OR
1) Take I-84 east about 60 miles 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 |
Hood River County Trail Photo
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