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McCubbins Gulch OHV Area
Sunday, December 1, 2024
| Other Names | Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District, Warm Springs Indian Reservation |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Mt. Hood National Forest offers about 70+ miles of narrow and twisty single track and about 50 miles of ATV trails. Vegetation mostly consists of a pine and conifer forest. Trails are mostly smooth and fast with some sections of lava rock.
The trail system has three staging areas. McCubbins Gulch Campground has direct trail access and can accomodate trailers up to 25 feet. Please note that this area is located near the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and a permit is required to access tribal lands.
This trail system closes during fire season which usually begins around late July through mid September and December 1 through March 31 to help protect deer winter range. Exact dates vary each year so call first before heading out.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| 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) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 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
| Approx Size | 12,800 acres (20 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 120 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2800 to 3300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Mostly | can get dry and dusty during dry weather |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  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 (NW) | Chevron (503) 337-2277 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Chevron (503) 337-2277 |
 Water | On Site | McCubbins Gulch Day Use Area |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (E) | Maupin City Park (541) 395-2252 |
 RV Disposal | Maupin, OR | |
| Campground | On Site | McCubbins Gulch Campground |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Chevron (503) 337-2277 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($10.00 per vehicle) Day Use Pass |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $16.00 RV: $16.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $8.00 McCubbins Gulch Campground Fees |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Maupin, OR | ||
| Address | Wapinitia Hwy, Maupin, OR 97037 | ||
| From: Portland, OR
1) Take US-26 East about 55 miles 2) Turn left (east) on SR-216, continue 5 miles 3) Turn left (north-east) on NF-2110, continue about .5 miles 4) Turn left (north) on Frog Creek Road, continue about .5 miles toward day use area or continue past Frog Creek Road about .5 miles, turn left (north) on NF-2110, follow toward McCubbins Gulch Campground. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Mt. Hood National Forest - Barlow Ranger District 16400 Champion Way 780 NE Court Street, OR 97021 (541) 467-2291 mailroom_r6_mt_hood@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 | Warm Springs Reservation Natural Resources Department 1233 Veterans Street Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541) 553-3300 (541) 553-2000 info@warmsprings.com warmsprings-nsn.gov |
| Comment | permit required to fish or recreate on tribal land |
| 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 |
McCubbins Gulch Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/5/2012 (Thanks!)
McCubbins Gulch Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/12/2014 (Thanks!)
McCubbins Gulch Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/27/2016 (Thanks!)
McCubbins Gulch Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/27/2016 (Thanks!)
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