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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: ATVs

  • ATV Grants-New Changes for 2013 and Beyond
    Grants
    The ATV Grant Program has moved to an online grant application for future grant cycles. This system has been designed to streamline the grant application process and make the grant application more efficient. For more information, contact the Field Representative in your region. 
    For more information, click here
  • 2012 ATV Classification revisions
    Class IV ATV
    Effective January 1, 2012, the classifications for Class I, II, and III ATVs has changed, and a fourth class of ATV (Class IV ATVs- Side x Sides) has been added.  To learn about the changes to the ATV classifications, click here
  • ATV Safety Training Requirements
    Trained Rider
    Effective January 1, 2012, both on-line safety training and hands-on rider training are required for youth 15 and under.

    There are as many as 35,000 youth that may need to be trained. Because of this, training may be hard to find. Avoid the rush and get trained now!
    Find more information about hands-on training click here.
  • Safety Education
    Inside the OPRD ATV Safety Trailer.
    Every year, OPRD ATV staff attend several events statewide to promote the safe and responcible operation of ATVs. These events include County and State Fairs, as well as school functions.
    Click here for more information about OPRD's outreach efforts.
  • ATV Permits
    ATV Permit
    Planning on a riding trip? There are several operator and equipment requirements for Class I, II, III, and IV ATVs you need to know before you go.
    Click here for more information.
  • Where to Ride
    Oregon has a diverse range of OHV riding opportunities, from the High Desert to the Coast Range and everything in between. Check with the land manager for riding area information before you head out.

    With the Forest Service's Travel Management rule, it is imperative you contact the appropriate Forest Service office to obtain a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to know where you can legally ride on Forest Service lands.

    Click here for more information
  • Getting Involved
    Trail Maintenance
    Interested in volunteer opportunities to help with trail maintenance? Looking for an OHV club in your area to join or to attend OHV events? Want to know how you can help keep OHV areas open?
    Click here for more information.
  • Oregon Dunes Designated Routes (10C) Project Update
    Banshee Hill
    The Forest Service has developed five alternatives, including a No Action and the intial proposed action, that they will begin analyzing in February. After analysis is complete, the Forest will publish a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). They anticipate the DEIS will be available in late spring of 2012. This will be the next opportunity for the public to comment on this project. The comment period for the DEIS will be 45 days. They will then review and respond to comments and make adjustments as necessary. They anticipate timeline for issuing the Final EIS and Record of Decision is Fall 2012.
ATV Classifications
Class IV ATV
Effective January 1, 2012, the classifications for Class I, II, and III ATVs has changed, and a fourth class of ATV (Class IV ATVs- Side x Sides) has been added.
A Trained Rider Is A Safer Rider!
ATV Safety Training class 
Getting training is the best way to get the basic skills you need to develop into a good rider. Online training is required for adult supervisors of youth under 16 and all operators 40 and under (Class I & III only). Effective January 1, 2013, operators 60 and under will need online training.

Did you know that hands-on training is required for youth 15 and under?
Permits & Permit Agents
ATV operating permit 
Anyone operating their Class I, II, III, or IV ATV on public lands needs to have an ATV Permit. Below are links for information about what they are and where to buy them, the different classes of ATVs, rider operating requirements, and reciprocity.
Where to Ride
 
Grants
Your ATV funds at work
ATV Grants are administered under the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's ATV Program. Here you will find everything you need to know about the grants, and the various public meetings and workshops that occur each year.

The ATV Grant Program has moved to an online grant application for future grant cycles. This system has been designed to streamline the grant application process and make the grant application more efficient. 
Resources & Links