Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bandon, Oregon

This 4-mile undulating sand track offers a dynamic North-South traverse through the inland section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Running parallel to the coast but sheltered by the foredunes, the route connects the Horsefall and Old Bark OHV Staging Areas in the south to the Hauser Sa...
Learn more about Bark OHV Trail - 1342

This demanding and strenuous 4.3-mile unmaintained sand dune track runs north-south, serving as a primary coastal artery between the northern Hauser OHV Trail and the southern hubs of the Horsefall Sand Camping Area. Loosely guided by a breadcrumb trail of orange diamond markers affixed to white mas...
Learn more about Horsefall OHV Trail

The Hauser OHV Trail is a 2.4-mile sandy corridor that acts as a premier gateway from the sheltered coastal forest directly to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Beginning near the staging area kiosks, this wide, deeply rutted sand route winds westward from the Hauser Hill Campground through th...
Learn more about Hauser OHV Trail - 1341

This 7.9 -mile overland route serves as a primary, scenic gateway into the rugged Elliott State Forest, climbing steadily from the low-lying Larsons Way up to the high-elevation junction with the 2000 Road at Trail Butte. The road is a single-lane gravel track that carves through a verdant landscape...
Learn more about 3000 Road

This 3.4 -mile scenic connector begins as a pastoral drive through a quiet valley before transitioning into the working timberlands of the coast range. The road starts as a wide, well-maintained two-lane gravel country road, flanked by rolling green pastures and active family farms that characterize...
Learn more about Haynes Way Lane

This serpentine and scenic 6.2-mile climb transports travelers from the lowlands near Haynes Way Lane deep into the rugged heart of the Elliott State Forest. The road is a single-lane gravel track that winds through a dense, vibrant canopy of towering Douglas firs and moss-draped hardwoods. As the t...
Learn more about Tenmile Butte Road - 3500

This 8.8-mile sandy corridor is a quintessential dune experience, serving as a primary North-South artery running parallel to the crashing Pacific Ocean. The route connects the northern 10 Mile OHV Trail to the southern hub of Horsefall Beach Campground, offering a continuous flow through the shifti...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV South Trail - 1343

Despite its numeric moniker, which refers to the adjacent Tenmile Creek rather than its distance, this 1.6-mile sandy corridor acts as a vital gateway into the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Launching from the popular Spinreel Staging Area and Campground, the route plunges travelers imm...
Learn more about 10 Mile OHV Trail

This fast, 6.2-mile gravel artery serves as a crucial logistical link between the pastoral Lower Smith River Road (Highway 48) and the deeper interior of the Siuslaw National Forest (via FS 4811). The route navigates a complex "checkerboard" of land ownership, transitioning seamlessly through active...
Learn more about FS 4811011

This 13-mile solitary traverse offers a distinct change of pace from the wider mainlines of the Siuslaw National Forest. Connecting Highway 48A to the Popo / FS 48300 network, this route feels like a secret passage forgotten by heavy industry. The road is defined by its tight, claustrophobic single-...
Learn more about FS 4811

This trail parallels the coastline, connecting Siltcoos Day Use to South Jetty Access, with multiple links to the open-ride beach. It winds through coastal grasses and shrubs, with frequent bald eagle and wildflower sightings. The trail is narrow, though passable for oncoming traffic. Expect continu...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV Trail

This track is along the west side of the open riding area. It is commonly used to travel from one part of the area to another, and is generally the easiest way to do so. Along the way, there are several side trails to the west leading to the beach. The entire track is on sand, with some of it being ...
Learn more about Open West

This is a nice trail that is definitely easier during the summer. The technical rating ranges from between a 1 to 3 in difficulty. There are some mud slides, but they are easy enough to get through, and the road ended at a good-sized washout. This trail goes through some beautiful country. The trail...
Learn more about Hellgate Recreation Site

This trail is best ridden during the summer. It's a great road even in the rain. Lots of trees are down on the road, depending on the time of year, as you will see in the pictures. This road is about 2 miles up Taylor Creek Road. There are a couple of good overnight camping spots on this road, as we...
Learn more about Taylor Ridge Road

This is a gravel road with some middle-of-the-road washouts that you will have to straddle with your vehicle. Great overlook of the valley below and the Rogue River about halfway up. The trail is a bit overgrown from the winter. So if you're concerned about scratches may want to pick a different pat...
Learn more about Right Fork Hellgate Recreation Site

This is a nice and easy drive. It is a gravel road with some low branches, but most full-size trucks will fit under them. There are no real washouts on this section, even with all the rain. The trail is pretty easy to drive most times of the year. The trail has a nice turnaround at the end.
Learn more about Lower Stratton Creek Road

This sandy route connects the South Jetty Sand Road to open dunes further south, and also to the South Jetty Trail B that continues further south. This trail runs along the eastern boundary of the area open to motorized vehicles in places, and the boundary is marked in several places. There are some...
Learn more about South Jetty Trail A - FS 1344A

This track marks the area of the beach open to driving and riding. Signs posted at the north and south ends mark areas that are closed to motor vehicles. This track is mostly packed sand, but access to it will be over a loose sandy dune. There are multiple access paths, marked with numbered signs vi...
Learn more about South Jetty Open Beach

This sand track starts at the South Jetty Staging Area and ends at the beach. It often has some whoops, but is usually not terribly soft. The track also passes through (or around with a detour) the Goose Pasture Staging Area. Both of these staging areas have bathrooms. Most of it is easy, with the e...
Learn more about South Jetty Sand Road

This fast, 10.5-mile gravel artery serves as a primary ascent from the coastal lowlands of South Canary Road into the rugged timberlands of the Siuslaw National Forest. The route is a well-graded, single-lane haul road that winds steadily upward through a mosaic of active commercial logging tracts. ...
Learn more about Popo

This 4-mile undulating sand track offers a dynamic North-South traverse through the inland section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Running parallel to the coast but sheltered by the foredunes, the route connects the Horsefall and Old Bark OHV Staging Areas in the south to the Hauser Sa...
Learn more about Bark OHV Trail - 1342

The Hauser OHV Trail is a 2.4-mile sandy corridor that acts as a premier gateway from the sheltered coastal forest directly to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Beginning near the staging area kiosks, this wide, deeply rutted sand route winds westward from the Hauser Hill Campground through th...
Learn more about Hauser OHV Trail - 1341

This 8.8-mile sandy corridor is a quintessential dune experience, serving as a primary North-South artery running parallel to the crashing Pacific Ocean. The route connects the northern 10 Mile OHV Trail to the southern hub of Horsefall Beach Campground, offering a continuous flow through the shifti...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV South Trail - 1343

Despite its numeric moniker, which refers to the adjacent Tenmile Creek rather than its distance, this 1.6-mile sandy corridor acts as a vital gateway into the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Launching from the popular Spinreel Staging Area and Campground, the route plunges travelers imm...
Learn more about 10 Mile OHV Trail

This 4-mile undulating sand track offers a dynamic North-South traverse through the inland section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Running parallel to the coast but sheltered by the foredunes, the route connects the Horsefall and Old Bark OHV Staging Areas in the south to the Hauser Sa...
Learn more about Bark OHV Trail - 1342

The Hauser OHV Trail is a 2.4-mile sandy corridor that acts as a premier gateway from the sheltered coastal forest directly to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Beginning near the staging area kiosks, this wide, deeply rutted sand route winds westward from the Hauser Hill Campground through th...
Learn more about Hauser OHV Trail - 1341

This 8.8-mile sandy corridor is a quintessential dune experience, serving as a primary North-South artery running parallel to the crashing Pacific Ocean. The route connects the northern 10 Mile OHV Trail to the southern hub of Horsefall Beach Campground, offering a continuous flow through the shifti...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV South Trail - 1343

Despite its numeric moniker, which refers to the adjacent Tenmile Creek rather than its distance, this 1.6-mile sandy corridor acts as a vital gateway into the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Launching from the popular Spinreel Staging Area and Campground, the route plunges travelers imm...
Learn more about 10 Mile OHV Trail