Paulina Ranger District
The Paulina Ranger District in Ochoco National Forest (Oregon) has 997.4 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 997.4 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 802 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 835 mi · Motorcycle 835 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Nov 27. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 997.4
- Roads
- 997.4 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 681.6 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 315.8 mi
997.4 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 802 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 835 | 761 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 835 | 756 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 5 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 5 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 5 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 997 | 796 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 997.4 | 797 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 997 | 796 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 997 | 796 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 997 | 796 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 997.4 motorized miles here, about 681.6 miles are open year-round and 315.8 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 11/27 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 16 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| ALLEN CREEK HORSE CAMP DISP | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN CREEK HORSE CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| BARNHOUSE CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG SPRING CAMPGR0UND MAIN RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIGGS SPRING CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLD SPRING GUARD STATION | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRASIER CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| HARDSCRABBLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPANISH PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLF CREEK CAMPGROUND MAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLF CREEK OVERFLOW CAMPING | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEEP CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| RAGEOR ROAD | · | · |
| SUGAR CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain Ranger District | Ochoco National Forest, OR | 577.5 | 40 km |
| Heppner Ranger District | Umatilla National Forest, OR | 451 | 81 km |
| Crooked River National Grassland | Ochoco National Forest, OR | 273.3 | 94 km |
| North Fork John Day Ranger District | Umatilla National Forest, OR | 1,075.9 | 121 km |
| Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District | Deschutes National Forest, OR | 3,884.7 | 126 km |
| Sisters Ranger District | Deschutes National Forest, OR | 1,207.4 | 133 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Paulina Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 835 miles across 761 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Paulina Ranger District?
- 997.4 miles total — 997.4 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 802 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 681.6 miles are open year-round and 315.8 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 27). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Oregon
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