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Hoover Ponds County Park OHV Area
Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Other Names | Jackson County Sports Park, White City Sports Ponds, White City Ponds, Hoover Ponds, Agate Desert Area, Camp White |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to all vehicle types, this county park offers several play pits, a few miles of wide and hard packed ATV trails, a couple small gravel hills and a designated 4x4 rock crawling area with strategically placed logs, boulders, concrete blocks and culverts.
The trails are usually hard packed and dusty but can get very muddy during wet weather (after a good rain expect deep mud pits and play areas to be filled with water). At roughly 50 acres, the park is on the small side but there is no fee charged for parking or riding, plus the trails are open daily, year-round.
There are no services except for a vault toilet so bring shade and water.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Open daily dawn to dusk. | |
| 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 | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | Oregon ATV noise limits apply (all vehicles limit 99 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | 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 | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted from dawn to dusk |
| Trail Blazing | Permitted | |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | None |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 50 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
| Elevation | 1350 to 1375 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Mostly | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | None | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) occasional trash |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | County Land |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Lil' Pantry (541) 826-4291 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Lil' Pantry (541) 826-4291 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lakewood RV Park (541) 830-1957 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lakewood RV Park (541) 830-1957 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lakewood RV Park (541) 830-1957 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lakewood RV Park (541) 830-1957 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Lil' Pantry (541) 826-4291 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | free, open to all vehicle types |
| Cons | no camping, little shade |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | White City, OR | ||
| Address | Lakeview Drive, White City, OR 97503 | ||
| From: Medford, OR
1) Take I-5 to Exit 30 2) Turn north onto SR-62, continue 5.5 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto SR-140, continue about 1 mile 4) Turn right (south) on Lake Shore Drive, continue .4 miles 5) Park entrance is on the left (east). Park here or follow powerlines for about .25 miles for additional parking. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Jackson County Sports Park 6900 Kershaw Road Eagle Point, OR 97524 (541) 774-8183 parksinfo@jacksoncounty.org |
| 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 |
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
One area of the park includes a number of play pits with some scattered 4x4 rock crawling obstacles.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
The area mainly consist of flat and wide open spaces and can get muddy after it rains. Photo Submitted 2/15/2016 (Thanks!)
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
There is a vault toilet building near the center of the park and various trash cans.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
When not muddy, the park is mostly dry and dusty hard pack. This is a good place for newbies learning to ride.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
This is one of the trails that can be used to form a loop around the park. There is no challenging terrain except for the 4x4 crawl area.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
One of the shallow pit areas. This is a good place for locals looking for a quick day ride.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
This is the designated 4x4 rock crawling area located near the southern section of the park. The course has strategically placed concrete blocks, logs and boulders to crawl over.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Rock crawlers and motorcycle trials riders have a place to test their balance and navigation skills at the 4x4 obstacle course.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Another view of the 4x4 obstacle course.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
This is one of the several fishing ponds that is stocked with green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. Permission and a small fee is required to fish here which can be obtained by contacting the county prior to arrival.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Another view of the 4x4 obstacle course.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Nothing too exciting here but it's a free place to ride. Just bring shade and water.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Finding a place to park is no problem. Lots of space but no shade, so come prepared.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
The trails can be described as mostly easy.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
The area is a bit more fun after a light rain. Photo Submitted 3/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
This is a good example of the type of terrain you will encounter here.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Another view of the terrain and trails. Nothing hard but a good place to practice riding skills or breaking in a top end.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
This area is mostly flat with very little elevation changes. The best time to visit is after a light rain.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
The area is mostly a hard packed terrain with some lightly graveled sections.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
There is plenty of room to park for all types of rigs. Just remember to bring shade and water.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
A photo of the vault toilet at Hoover Ponds County Park.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
The trails are wide and hard packed with little to no elevation changes. Even a 2WD car can tackle most of the terrain.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Expect to encounter a lot of mud puddles after some rainfall.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
All vehicle types are welcomed to enjoy the trails.
Hoover Ponds County Park Trail Photo
Just follow the powerlines off Lakeview Drive to enter the offroad area.
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