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Henderson Flats OHV Trail System
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Crooked River National Grassland, Deschutes Basin, Cascade Range, Henderson Flats Staging Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large offroad area offers about 18 miles of marked and rated trails, a separate play area and a beginners loop. The main staging area has plenty of room for trailers and also has some loading ramps, picnic tables and several shady spots.
The main routes are mostly smooth and fast and form nice long loops. The terrain is a mix of sand and clay and the trails wind through a juniper and pine tree forest with scenic mountain views.
Camping is permitted at the main staging area and there are also a few dispersed primitive sites in the surrounding area.
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) trails are open to ATVs less than 800 pounds and 50 inches wide |
 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 | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Madras, OR | ||
| Address | Park Lane, Culver, OR 97734 | ||
| From: Bend, OR
1) Take US-97 North about 30 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Park Lane, continue about 2 miles. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Central Oregon OHV Operations (541) 383-4010 sm.fs.cohvops@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | 24-Hour OHV Trail Hotline |
| Contact Info | Crooked River National Grassland 274 SW 4th Street Madras, OR 97741 (541) 475-9272 mailroom_r6_ochoco@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 |
Henderson Flats Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/6/2015 (Thanks!)
Henderson Flats Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/22/2013 (Thanks!)
Henderson Flats Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/22/2013 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,480 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 18 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3000 to 3400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Shell (541) 546-6603 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Shell (541) 546-6603 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Haystack Reservoir Campground (208) 270-0094 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Redmond/Central Oregon KOA (541) 546-3046 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Redmond/Central Oregon KOA (541) 546-3046 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Shell (541) 546-6603 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS