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Crooked Finger OHV Trails

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Scotts Mills OHV Area, Camp Dakota, Santiam State Forest

Last Known Status

Open

This property has about six miles of ATV trails that form several loops. Most of the trails are rated as moderately challenging due rugged and steep climbs but there are some flat gravel roads for beginners to explore. The trails are open year-round but may temporarily close during fire season.

Primitive camping is permitted at the staging area and there is pleny of room for camping but no amenities so come prepared. Nearby Camp Dakota is about one mile north which features RV hookups, teepees, yurts, bungalows, and tent sites. Amenities include hot showers and a general store with basic supplies as well as numerous activities such as zip lines, disc golf, paint ball, gold panning and electric car racing. Call before you haul.

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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 (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
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on designated trails
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	600 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	6
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1900 to 2400 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Forest, Private

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (503) 873-8012
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (503) 873-8012
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	On Site
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (503) 873-8012

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

Scotts Mills, OR

Address

Crooked Finger Road, Scotts Mills, OR 97375

Trail Map

From: Portland, OR
1) Take SR-213 South about 23 miles
2) Turn left (south-east) on South Nowlens Bridge Road, continue 2.5 miles
3) Turn left (south) on Crooked Fingers Road, continue 4.5 miles
4) Turn right (south) to stay on Crooked Fingers Road, continue 6.3 miles
5) Turn right (west) onto CR 300 Road, continue about 1 mile
6) Staging area is on the right (north).