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Upper Nestucca OHV Area

Tillamook, Yamhill

Note: Not all trails in an area will be open to all vehicle types.

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Site Description

Roughly 27 miles of Easiest to Most Difficult trails for Class I and III ATVs, and 3 staging areas (Whip up, Grassy Flats, and Elk Flat).

Whipup Staging Area and Nathan's Trail will be closed 12/4/23 to 11/1/24 due to active forest management operations in and near the area. For more information, call Tillamook Field Office (503) 815-1100. A link to more information can be found at https://www.blm.gov/visit/nestucca-river-recreation-area

Some trails may be closed during fire danger. Campgrounds are nearby and may require a fee.

Map available at the Tillamook Resource Area office.

Trail Difficulty

Easiest, More Difficult, Most Difficult

Season of Use

Year-round. Riding conditions are best in Fall and Spring. Trails get dusty in Summer and may be closed seasonally or due to fire restrictions.  Area may be snowed out in Winter months.  Contact land manager for trail status.

Permit Requirements

Oregon ATV Permit

Sound Limit

95-99db, depending on vehicle

Other Requirements

U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrestors required

Know Before You Go

  • Types of ATVs
  • Safety Training Requirements
  • Class I and III ATVs are required to have United States Forest Service approved spark arrestors or end caps. Most mufflers or end caps will be stamped “USFS Approved Spark Arrestor” if it meets the requirement.
  • The U.S. Forest Service is currently designating trails, roads, and open areas for ATV riding. Once the planning process is complete, the managing agency will print maps showing the designated roads, trails and open areas. It is the responsibility of everyone who operates an off-highway vehicle to know the rules and regulations for their chosen riding area before hitting the trail.
  • An ATV/OHV operating permit that is issued in another state shall be honored in the State of Oregon if the issuing state also honors an Oregon ATV operating permit. Regardless of the class of ATV, an operator must have a resident state ATV/OHV operating permit or a State of Oregon ATV operating permit to operate the ATV on public lands in Oregon. An Oregon ATV Operating Permit may be issued to any class ATV owned by a resident of another state. For a list of states that have reciprocity with Oregon, please visit the ATV Permits page.
  • Some vehicles such as ATVs and side-by-sides are never street legal in Oregon even if licensed and plated in their home state. These vehicles must have a valid OHV registration or permit to be used on trails on public lands in Oregon.