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Blue Mountain OHV Trails
Monday, January 13, 2025
| Other Names | Elk Creek Campground, South Fork Burnt River, South Fork Campground, Oregon Campground, South Sister Creek, Middle Sister Creek, North Sister Creek, Road Creek, Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Unity District, Whitman Ranger District, Burnt River Watershed, Pole Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest offers one main OHV trail that is about 50 miles long with several short side loops. Most sections of the trail system is fairly smooth and hard packed with several bridge crossings.
The trail system has three designated campgrounds that provide direct trail access. South Fork and Elk Creek Campground are located at the southern part of the trail system but also border a scenic river which boasts good fishing several hiking trails to explore. Oregon Campground provides access to the northern part of the trail system and also has a loading ramp.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 56 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 5200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |  Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Burnt River Market, Motel and RV Park (541) 446-3660 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Burnt River Market, Motel and RV Park (541) 446-3660 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Burnt River Market, Motel and RV Park (541) 446-3660 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Burnt River Market, Motel and RV Park (541) 446-3660 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Burnt River Market, Motel and RV Park (541) 446-3660 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Burnt River Market, Motel and RV Park (541) 446-3660 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 South Fork Campground - $15/night, Oregon Campground - $10/night, Elk Creek - Free |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Unity, OR | ||
| From: Unity, OR
For Oregon Campground: 1) US-26 North about 10 miles 2) Campground entrance is on the right (north). For South Fork Campground: 1) Take Burnt River Road (County Road 600) west about 8 miles 2) Campground entrance is on the left (south). For Elk Creek Campground: 3) Continue west past South Fork Campground about .5 miles 4) Campground entrance is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Wallowa Whitman National Forest - Whitman Ranger District 38470 Pine Town Lane Halfway, OR 97834 (541) 523-6391 mailroom_r6_wallowa_whitman@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| 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 |
Blue Mountain Trail Photo
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Blue Mountain Trail Photo
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Blue Mountain Trail Photo
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