Thousands of riders flock to the Oregon dunes on holiday weekends. The Oregon Dunes are the most popular off-highway riding site in the state. In the off-season, the dunes lie quiet and empty, but summer visitors to the buggy-designated areas will encounter crowds, noise, barbecues, kids, dogs and lots of OHVs.

Stretching approximately 40 miles down the Oregon coast from Florence to Coos Bay Oregon is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Comprised primarily of sediment from the Coast Mountain Range that was carried out to sea and brought back to shore by waves and coastal winds, the dunes reach over two miles inland and tower up to 500 feet high.

Here we will mainly discuss about the OHV Riding Areas in the Oregon Dunes.

1. Tillamook OHV Trail
If you are looking for some long trails and lots of them, then this is the place. The trails are in the Tillamook State Forest, and consist of riding levels from beginner all the way up to expert. Some of the trails are very technical and slow, while some are very fast and heart pounding.

2. South Jetty to Siltcoos
Situated less than a mile from Florence, this popular riding area can be accessed from South Jetty Road on the northern end and Siltcoos Beach Access Road from the south end. Here you will find five tree islands, large sand dunes and South Jetty Hill. The beach also is open to OHV use.

3. Prospect OHV Trail System
It is a very well kept riding area. Most of the trails have been pushed in using a small dozer, making it an ideal place for adults riding with small children. It also has some very aggressive riding, with lots of rocks to watch out for.

4. Umpqua Dunes
Located south of Winchester Bay, the area is accessed from Umpqua Beach #2 parking lot, and Umpqua Beach #3 day use area. This riding area is home to the largest dunes Oregon has to offer. Beach riding is not allowed in this area.

5. Florence Dunes
Florence is known for its hard to see drop offs and long steep dunes. This place is best suited for larger vehicles and quads. The quaint fishing village of Winchester Bay is smaller than the city Florence the close by dunes and recreational areas are large and expansive, the dunes vary in size from steep and challenging to smaller and less challenging for beginner ATV riders.

6. Coos Bay
Coos Bay has some very large dunes and some small ones. Coos bay is suited for nearly every type of vehicle you wish to bring out.

7. Spinreel to Horsfall
The largest OHV riding area in the Dunes, this section is accessed from a road located just a few miles north of Coos Bay. Another access is Hauser Sand Rd, which links the Horsfall dunes to the beach where riding is allowed until midnight.

These are some famous OHV Riding Areas in the Oregon Dunes.

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