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Rock Creek OHV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Post Point Staging Area, Gate Creek ATV Staging, Mt. Hood National Forest, Mount Hood National Forest, Gate Creek Staging Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Mount Hood National Forest offers about 50 miles of designated motorized trails. The trails are narrow and twisty and mostly a mix of hard pack and loose dirt but can get a little dusty during dry weather conditions.
This area had two staging areas but we've been told that Post Camp has been closed for some time. Parking can be found further down the road at Gate Creek, which has been recently developed with sign board and maps, vault toilet, level gravel group parking plus individual camping / picnic areas. There is no water or electric hookups but Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort is just a few minutes away.
This trail system temporarily closes during fire season which is generally around late July through mid September (exact dates vary) and from December 1 through March 31 to help protect the deer winter range. 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) | has entrance gate or posts |
 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 | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2200 to 3600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | CJ's Food Mart (503) 337-2277 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | CJ's Food Mart (503) 337-2277 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort (541) 544-2271 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort (541) 544-2271 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort (541) 544-2271 |
| Campground | On Site | Post Camp Campground (541) 467-2291 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tygh Valley General Store (541) 483-2324 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Tygh Valley, OR | ||
| From: Portland, OR
1) Take US-26 East about 50 miles 2) Merge onto Hwy 35 east, continue about 4 miles 3) Turn right (south) onto FS Road 48, continue about 15 miles 4) Entrance for Post Camp will be on the left (north). For Gate Creek continue about 6 miles east past Post Camp. |
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 | NOMAC / Northern Oregon Motorcycle And ATV Club nomacactivities@gmail.com |
| 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 |
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/26/2016 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/22/2013 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/26/2016 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/26/2016 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/26/2016 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/22/2013 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/22/2013 (Thanks!)
Rock Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/22/2012 (Thanks!)
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