Oregon Dune Survival Guide - Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Jun. 01, 2004 By Jarret Gleason

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Oregon Dunes Survival Guide Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
ODNRA
Information compiled by Jarret Gleason

http://www.off-road.com/dunes/features/oregondunes/odnra.html

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Open Sand- 5,930 acres.
Designated Routes- 6,140 acres : Class I, II and III ATVs are allowed only on designated routes.

Site location:
40 miles of coastline between Florence and Coosbay, spanning Lane, Douglas and Coos counties
Directions: Coos Bay, Winchester Bay and Florence Obtain a map and information at the Oregon Dunes Headquarters in Reedsport for directions to the many areas available to ride.
Large, oblique sand dunes and forested trails abound next to the beach. This land contains some of the best ATV riding in the United States as its popularity shows: over 1.5 million people visit this area annually, and about 350,000 are ATV users. Of those, 40% are from out of state and the Forest Service estimates about a 3% increase in use per year. This active area gets crowded with people so use caution when riding in limited site areas. Be sure to check in with rangers for changes in riding areas.
Noise is a major issue in the ODNRA. The riding area on the west is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, on the east US 101. Between the highway and the sand and on the other side of the highway are homes and communities. The residents want to be able to sleep undisturbed each night. It only takes one machine over the legal limit to give all users a bad name and increase the pressure the Forest Service receives from the residents to close more and more sand.
Open Year round.

Fees: Check current fee schedule On-Site Facilities: Restrooms, camp host, drinking water, nearby groceries. Thirteen campgrounds of which four have direct riding access; one with showers. Six paved staging areas are available. Camping Reservations: 1-877-444-6777 or online at Reserve USA Contact Info:
Phone Number: (541) 271-3611
Address:
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area 855 Highway Avenue Reedsport, OR 97467 Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/siuslaw/recreation/ohv/odnra/index.shtml

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