Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Yachats, Oregon

This is a short, dirt forest road South of Yachats, Oregon that leads to six dispersed camping sites. The first five sites are reachable using most any type of vehicle, but the finale is a campsite with views of valleys on three sides that is only accessible with 4WD. The road starts as a gentle, ha...
Learn more about Route 5506 - Siuslaw Natl Forest

This is an easy gravel road, wide enough to meet another vehicle for much of its length, but also overgrown a bit and single-lane wide in places. It appears to be used more frequently, as shown by numerous fairly deep potholes. The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows it is only open to street-legal vehicles...
Learn more about FS 5360

This track begins where the pavement ends on Yachats River Road. It follows the river for the first bit, giving some good views. It is an easy gravel road, wide enough for two vehicles to meet for much of its length. The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows it is only open to street-legal vehicles, including...
Learn more about Yachats River Road - FS 54

This is an easy gravel road that takes you through a lush forest with significant undergrowth. The Motor Vehicle Use map shows it is open only to street-legal vehicles, which does include street legal motorcycles. It is mostly single-lane. This track connects the FS 3462 Road to the FS 53 Road.
Learn more about FS 5304

Fairview provides access into the Siuslaw National Forest by following a ridge to Fairview Mountain and connecting to a network of other forest service roads at the top. There are a couple of options for dispersed camping by exploring some spurs to the side of the road. Fairview borders the Rock Cre...
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This is an easy gravel road that is single-lane in places. It travels through a lush forest with thick undergrowth in most places. The track connects the FS 58 road to East Five Rivers Road (great if you like curvy paved roads). The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows this road as open only to street-legal ...
Learn more about E Buck Cr Rd - FS 3705

Boundary Road is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. It is a busy road for logging, so be careful around corners. You will find a few small spots off the side of the road where you could park and camp, but none that have fire pits, most spots are only big enough for on...
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This is an easy single lane gravel road, connecting the FS 58 road to East Five Rivers Road via a section of single lane paved forest road. The paved portion is actually more overgrown in places than the gravel road. The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows this road as open to street-legal vehicles only, wh...
Learn more about Lake Creek Rd - FS 3210

This is an easy gravel road with no real obstacles. It is a single lane wide for parts of the track. The track takes you through a lush forest with significant undergrowth. It connects from FS 58 to FS 3462, both of which are paved forest roads for at least much of their length. The Motor Vehicle Us...
Learn more about FS 5860

This trail runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. It is an easy gravel road with a very dense forest with lots of old-growth trees. There are multiple side trails to run for further exploration, including roads up to where old lookout towers used to be that have great views. There are some disper...
Learn more about Oregon Coast Trail to Sea Lion Caves

Forest Road 5800 offers an easy, scenic drive through the lush canopy of the Oregon Coast Range in the Siuslaw National Forest, making it perfect for beginners and drivers looking for a relaxing route. Stretching approximately 4.9 miles, this gravel road features gentle elevation changes as it winds...
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This very well-maintained trail provides access to the paved road and offers a beautiful drive through the surrounding area, with dispersed camping allowed along the way. The trail has a significant elevation change depending on the direction of travel. When approaching from the northeast, the route...
Learn more about FS 56

This gorgeous forest road is very well maintained, with a smooth gravel surface that makes for a beautiful drive through the surrounding forest. The route descends for a stretch, then climbs again and eventually passes through a logging area. Watch for rockfall along the road, especially where the r...
Learn more about FS 5840000

This very well-maintained trail sees regular use from logging trucks, so take care and watch for work vehicles. It begins as a wide gravel road with beautiful views through a lush, green forest, then continues along a plateau before entering a more active logging area. Here, the forest becomes less ...
Learn more about FS 2500000

This very well-maintained trail steadily climbs into the mountains and provides a beautiful drive through the forest. The route passes several areas that have been partially logged, but much of the surrounding forest remains intact. Near the end, the road becomes overgrown and eventually stops. Be e...
Learn more about FS 5840624

This is an easy gravel road that is overgrown in places. The track begins where the pavement ends on Grass Creek Road. It is a two-track for much of its length, starting wider and then narrowing and becoming more overgrown. The road is open to all vehicle classes, but even a motorcycle will be pushi...
Learn more about Grass Creek Rd - FS 3430

This interesting trail is a well-maintained former logging road that has been cleared and remains relatively easy to navigate aside from several significant obstacles. The biggest concern is a series of excessively large, deep drainage dips, or speed-control humps. These are much more aggressive tha...
Learn more about FS 5840634

This well-maintained trail climbs steadily through the forest and offers a gorgeous drive despite recent damage from past storms in the area. Many trees have been damaged, but crews have trimmed vegetation back from the road, keeping the route passable. Some sections of the road have also been affec...
Learn more about FS 2553000

This beautiful trail winds through the mountains with a series of steep inclines and declines, particularly when approaching from the north. The route climbs up the mountain, descends, and then climbs again, continuing through the forest with plenty of elevation changes along the way. The scenery is...
Learn more about FS 2570000

This long, well-maintained trail climbs steadily through the area, reaching an elevation of 1,210 feet within approximately two and a half miles. The road remains in good condition throughout and provides a straightforward climb with no major issues noted. At the top of the route, a maintenance truc...
Learn more about FS 3278000

Boundary Road is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. It is a busy road for logging, so be careful around corners. You will find a few small spots off the side of the road where you could park and camp, but none that have fire pits, most spots are only big enough for on...
Learn more about Boundary

Forest Road 5800 offers an easy, scenic drive through the lush canopy of the Oregon Coast Range in the Siuslaw National Forest, making it perfect for beginners and drivers looking for a relaxing route. Stretching approximately 4.9 miles, this gravel road features gentle elevation changes as it winds...
Learn more about 5800

This very well-maintained trail steadily climbs into the mountains and provides a beautiful drive through the forest. The route passes several areas that have been partially logged, but much of the surrounding forest remains intact. Near the end, the road becomes overgrown and eventually stops. Be e...
Learn more about FS 5840624

This is an easy gravel road that is overgrown in places. The track begins where the pavement ends on Grass Creek Road. It is a two-track for much of its length, starting wider and then narrowing and becoming more overgrown. The road is open to all vehicle classes, but even a motorcycle will be pushi...
Learn more about Grass Creek Rd - FS 3430

Boundary Road is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. It is a busy road for logging, so be careful around corners. You will find a few small spots off the side of the road where you could park and camp, but none that have fire pits, most spots are only big enough for on...
Learn more about Boundary

Forest Road 5800 offers an easy, scenic drive through the lush canopy of the Oregon Coast Range in the Siuslaw National Forest, making it perfect for beginners and drivers looking for a relaxing route. Stretching approximately 4.9 miles, this gravel road features gentle elevation changes as it winds...
Learn more about 5800

This very well-maintained trail steadily climbs into the mountains and provides a beautiful drive through the forest. The route passes several areas that have been partially logged, but much of the surrounding forest remains intact. Near the end, the road becomes overgrown and eventually stops. Be e...
Learn more about FS 5840624

This is an easy gravel road that is overgrown in places. The track begins where the pavement ends on Grass Creek Road. It is a two-track for much of its length, starting wider and then narrowing and becoming more overgrown. The road is open to all vehicle classes, but even a motorcycle will be pushi...
Learn more about Grass Creek Rd - FS 3430