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Nicolai Mountain OHV Area

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Clatsop County, Clatsop State Forest, Shingle Mill Road, Hunt Creek, McNary Creek

Last Known Status

Open

This state forest offers over 17 miles of trails that are open to quads, UTVs and dirt bikes. The area offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from hard packed and smooth trails to rugged and rocky with slippery tree roots and occasional loose chunk rock.

The trails form several long loops that are marked, and a couple gravel pits to play in. There is a designated staging area located at the northern part of the trail system but there are a couple primitive campgrounds tucked away.

The trails are open year-round but may close temporarily during fire season, which is usually around late summer (exact dates vary so call first before heading out). There is no fee charged to ride or camp there are no amenities except for a vault toilet.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
Dates Open	Year-Round except during fire 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)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (60 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 60 inches)
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
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
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on designated trails
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	425,000 acres (664 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	17
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1500 to 2000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	None
Roads	Some
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (E)	West Mart Grocery (503) 455-2253
Diesel	5-20 Miles (E)	West Mart Grocery (503) 455-2253
Water	5-20 Miles (SE)	Perkins Creek Campground (503) 728-4407
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Perkins Creek Campground (503) 728-4407
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Perkins Creek Campground (503) 728-4407
Campground	1-5 Miles (NW)	Gnat Creek Campground (503) 945-7200
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (E)	West Mart Grocery (503) 455-2253

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Clatskanie, OR

Address

Shingle Mill Road, Clatskanie, OR 97016

Trail Map

From: Astoria, OR
1) Take US-30 East about 20 miles
2) Turn right (south) on Shingle Mill Road, continue 1.5 miles
3) Turn left on spur road, proceed toward the staging area.