South Millican Valley OR
The South Millican Valley OHV Trail System lies south of Highway 20 about 22 miles east of Bend. And is managed by the Prineville District of the BLM. It provides 43 miles of trails ranging in difficulty from easiest to more difficult. South Millican is an ancient lake bed so the terrain is flat to rolling hills with sagebrush, grasses and widely scattered juniper trees for vegetation. The soils are very sandy with rock outcrops and the best riding is in the fall when there is moisture. Elevation ranges from 4200-4500 feet. Three trailheads provide parking and staging areas. All trails are well signed and mapped.
The trail system provides opportunities for Class I, Class II, and Class III ATVs. About 32 miles of trails are specifically designed for Class I and Class III ATVs, which are ATVs (quads or three-wheelers) and motorcycles less than 50" in width. The remaining 11 miles are open to Class II OHV's as well as Class I & III. South Millican Valley is not an OHV park. Off-highway vehicles are allowed on designated routes and areas only. If it is not signed as open, it is closed. Non-street legal motorcycles and ATV's are only permitted on Shared Use Roads. All other roades are closed. The trails are open to horses, mountain bikes and other recreationists so please ride sharefully.
South Millican Valley is open August 1 through November 30. It is closed the rest of the year to protect sage grouse. During the late summer months, it may also close due to extreme fire conditions. Hot dusty conditions may inhibit riding in the late summer as well.
These trails and facilities are developed and maintained for your enjoyment through a cooperative effort by the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, Oregon ATV Fund, Central Oregon Motorcycle and ATV Club and many other volunteers.
Getting There:
From Bend: Follow Highway 20 east about 22 miles. To get to Horse Camp South Trailhead, turn right on the Evans Well Road (County Rd 2015), continue south about ½ mile and turn right on dirt road and proceed one mile to wood corral in juniper trees. The other trailheads are located along Spencer Wells Road (County Rd. 23), turn right off Highway 20 just past Evans Well Road on to Rd 23.
Camping:
Official parking and camping areas are located at Ford Road Trailhead, Horse Camp South Trailhead and the Evans Well Cut-off Road Trailhead. These areas are all large enough for fifth wheel trailers, motor homes and groups. Camping is allowed in dispersed sites as well. The Ford Road and Evans Well Cut-off Trailheads are right next to the paved road. Horse Camp South Trailhead requires traveling on gravel roads that are marginal. The established parking and camping areas are very primitive and none of them have water, toilets or garbage collection. Wherever you camp, please PACK IT OUT! Kiosks with maps and information are available at both the Ford Road Trailhead and the Evans Well Cut-off Road Trailhead.
