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Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Off-highway vehicle recreation, including all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, is just one of the many uses allowed on National Forest lands. However, federal law prohibits operation of any mechanical or motorized equipment within the boundaries of a Wilderness or other special closure areas.

OHV Road Riding

All vehicles operated on national forest system roads must be street legal in accordance with Washington State laws, be registered and have license plates, insurance, turn signals, taillights and headlights. Off-road vehicles such as quads, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, tracked vehicles or snowmobiles are not considered street-legal. The Forest Service Code of Federal Regulations prohibits off-road vehicles on national forest system roads, through the forest, or from damaging vegetation. Violators can fined be up to $5,000 and sentenced up to six months in jail and held liable for any damages caused to vegetation, roads, trails and any other property.

OHV Trail Riding

Off-road vehicles are allowed on designated trails throughout the forest. Some of the more popular areas for OHV trail riding include the Cle Elum, Entiat, and Naches Ranger Districts.

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Long Meadow Campground

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Developed/Dispersed camping, popular OHV recreation area with single track trails leaving campground. Dispersed camping for upwards of 8 camps. One vault toilet, bulletin board and iron ranger fee…

Longmire Meadow

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking
Dispersed camping area with access to a vault toilet. Popular OHV staging area with motorcycle trails nearby. Very popular camping area for OHV users and hunters during the season. 

Lost Meadow Campground

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Developed/dispersed camping with two vault toilets. Popular OHV staging area with motorcycle trails nearby.

Louie Way

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trail is also known as OHV trail #608. It begins at Forest Road #1202-571 and ends at Louie Gap. There is also a more difficult 4x4 trail connecter between Forest Road #1202-571 and Trail #612.

Manastash Camp

Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This campground offers 14 individual trailer/tent sites and an improved dispersed camping area for groups.

Mission Ridge Trailhead

Biking Hiking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to the Mission Ridge ORV Trail #1201. While sharing the same name, this trailhead does not leave from the Mission Ridge Ski Area parking lot, so be sure to check the…

Last updated July 22nd, 2025