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Tillamook State Forest

The Tillamook State Forest, located in the Coast Range mountains of Northwest Oregon, offers some of the best Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails in the Pacific Northwest. The Browns Camp and Jordan Creek OHV areas in particular, provide more than 100 miles of easy to most difficult motorcycle, ATV, and 4WD trail opportunities. The wide variety of trails access some of the more remote and scenic parts of the forest and provide challenge and excitement for both beginners and experts.

Changing Trail Conditions

        The trail network is open year round, with the best trail conditions existing during the spring and fall months. Individual trails may be closed at times because of active forest management operations, extreme fire danger, or trail damage. Be alert, obstacles such as downed trees and slides can occur at anytime. Contact the Oregon Department of Forestry for current trail condition information.

How You Can Help

        The Oregon Department of Forestry would like to invite you to become involved in the Tillamook State Forest OHV program.   Many OHV clubs and individuals are currently involved in trail planning, trail maintenance, and trail construction efforts on the Forest.  Their commitment and volunteer effort help to promote responsible OHV use and ensure the future of the sport in the Tillamook State Forest.  For more information on how you can get involved contact the Tillamook State Forest OHV Coordinator at (503) 359-7463.

        In the coming years, the Oregon Department of Forestry, in cooperation with local OHV clubs, will be working to develop new OHV   trails in the Browns Camp and Jordan Creek OHV  areas. In addition, trail plans and trail maps will be developed for other OHV areas in the Tillamook State Forest.

Trail Signs

Campgrounds

OHV Requirements

Motorcycles:

    Off-highway motorcycle riding has occurred for many years in the Tillamook State Forest.  An extensive network of trails varying from old forest roads to narrow technical trails, provide opportunities for beginner and expert riders.  Off-highway motorcycle riding is an exciting and fun sport that entails a certain level of risk.  The Oregon Department of Forestry strongly encourages all riders to wear proper protective riding gear including boots, chest protector, goggles, gloves and elbow and knee pads.  Check the trail guide and trail signs for special designations. 

As a motorcycle rider you need the following:

Quads and Three Wheelers:

        Quad use has increased in recent years on the Tillamook State Forest.  Quads are popular with trail riders, hunters, and people wishing to explore the forest.  Off-highway Quad riding is an exciting and fun sport that entails a certain level of risk.  The Oregon Department of Forestry strongly encourages all riders to wear proper protective riding gear including boots, chest protector, goggles, gloves and elbow and knee pads.  Check the trail guide and trail signs for special designations. 

As a Quad rider you must have the following:

Four Wheel Drives  

        Four-wheel drive routes vary from rough roads to difficult rocky terrain requiring skilled driving. Many of the trails designated as "Most Difficult" are steep, narrow and wind through the trees. Be prepared by equipping your 4WD with a winch a tree strap, tow hooks and strap, jack and spare tire, shovel, and water.  When stopping on trails please park so that other traffic can pass.  Stopping in the middle of the trail may create a hazard for others.    Narrow trails and sharp turns can limit visibility. For safety, have the lead vehicle run with headlights and the tail vehicle run with parking lights on.

        Trails in the forest are designated and maintain for specific vehicle sizes.   Do not cut trees if you cannot fit.   Help preserve the challenging nature of the trails and  leave no trace.

To operate a four-wheel drive on designated trails you need:

Your ATV Funds At Work

        The Oregon ATV Fund Grant program allocates money obtained from the purchase of ATV Stickers for maintenance and development of OHV opportunities throughout Oregon.   On the Tillamook State Forest, ATV Funds have been used for the development of the trail map, purchase and installation of trail signs, trail bridge construction, law enforcement, and the improvements at Browns Camp.    In the coming years, ATV funds will be used on the Tillamook State Forest to improve existing trails, develop new trails, make improvements to campgrounds and staging areas, and to develop trail maps for other OHV areas on the Forest.

Trail Restrictions

        Forest operations may temporarily close roads and trails. Use caution near logging and road building activities.  Do not ride through active logging sites or where heavy equipment is operating.

        The Oregon Department of Forestry and local OHV clubs are working on improving the trail system.  This involves trail maintenance, new trail construction and bridge construction.   This may result in temporary trail closures.   To allow work to progress without interruption and to prevent further damage to the trail, please respect these temporary closures.

        Additional winter season restrictions may be imposed on certain trails to reduce erosion and trail damage to trails during the wet winter months.

        Riding on road cut banks causes erosion, filling drainage ditches with mud.   This damages roads, impacts water quality, and creates a negative image of OHV riders and is illegal.

        Check with the Oregon Department of Forestry if you have questions about a specific riding area or trail.

T ravel on designated routes!

R espect the rights of others!

E ducate yourself!

A void streams, meadows, wildlife, etc!

D rive responsibly!   

        The trail in this area are maintained for your use and enjoyment by local OHV clubs and the Department of Forestry. To protect the resource and enhance your riding experience, regulations governing OHV use have been adopted. Forest deputies are authorized to enforce these regulations throughout the forest. By riding and driving responsibility, you can reduce impacts to the trails, maintain a good image with others in the forest, and enhance your riding privileges.

        Improper OHV use can jeopardize everyone's opportunity to use the forest. In early spring and fall, rains typically saturate the ground making soil surfaces soft.   Be aware of how your OHV use impacts water quality and the environment. Stay on trails designated for your type of vehicle so that new impacts are not established.

Noise Annoys

        Excessive noise annoys others and creates a negative image of OHV use. The maximum noise level for OHV's is 99 decibels.    Mufflers can lose their effectiveness with time and may require repair or replacement.   To help improve the image of OHV recreation and to protect your riding privilege, make sure your muffler is properly maintained and that your vehicle is not exceeding the maximum decibel level allowed.

Services

Nearest Hospitals

ATV Stickers

Class II\III (motorcycles and 4WDs) stickers are available at the Glenwood store ( Hwy 6 at milepost 40). The fee is $7.50. They are also available at many motorcycle dealers.  They are NOT available from DMV.  The ATV stickers are good for two years.

Class I (quads and three wheelers) decals are also available from many dealers. 

Stores With Phones

Lil' Richey's - Milepost 8

Lee's Camp  - Milepost 24

Fernwood and Glenwood Stores - Milepost 39 & 40

Gasoline

Tillamook- Milepost 1

Martins Gales Creek Station at Glenwood - Milepost 42

Recreation Hotline

For 24-hour recorded information message about campgrounds, trails, fire season restrictions and volunteer projects, call (503) 359-7402

Check out the ODF Tillamook State forest recreation home page at:http://www.odf.state.or.us/tsf/tsfhome.htm

For More Information Contact:

Tillamook and Forest Grove Districts

Fire Restrictions:

During the summer and fall, high fire danger may limit OHV use and restrict the use of campfires in the forest.  For Current fire information call:

To Report a Forest Crime Call
1-888-484-7255

To Report a Fire or Emergency Call
911

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Information contained in these pages is believed to be accurate and was obtained from the "Tillamook State Forest Off-Highway Vehicle Guide,  Browns Camp & Jordan Creek" published by the Oregon Department of Forestry 801 Gales Creek Road, Forest Grove Oregon, 97116 and from information released by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Gales Creek and/or Tillamook Districts.  This page is not sponsored or maintained by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

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