Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

COHVOPS

Welcome! to the Prineville BLM's Rosland OHV Play Area

General Information

The Rosland Play Area is located just north of Lapine at Wickiup Junction. It consists of 3.5 miles of loop trails on a wooded flat, a learners' loop, a beginner play area and an advanced play area. The play areas have large mounds of sandy soil providing great jumping opportunities. The play area is an excellent spot for young riders to become familiar with their OHVs in the open beginner play area and on the short loop trails. The area is wooded and offers a great view of Paulina Peak.

Only spotters and riders are allowed in the play areas so several picnic tables are placed at shaded locations to provide easy observation. There is lots of parking for both pits and easy access for vehicles towing trailers. Two information kiosks keep visitors posted of closures and regulations and also supply visitors with maps. There is a toilet located between the staging areas. There is NO water at the site. Also there is NO garbage service so please Pack It Out!

The play area is open year round. However, dust and heat may discourage riders from mid-July to September while cold and snow may inhibit them in the winter.

The trails and play areas are designed for Class I and Class III ATV's, which includes quads, three-wheelers and motorcycles less than 50" wide. Jeeps, dune buggies, & 4x4 vehicles are not allowed in the play areas or on the trails. Rosland Play Area is not an OHV park. Off-highway vehicles are allowed in designated areas only. If it is not signed as open, it is closed. Riders should not use parking areas for play areas. Trails are two-way so please ride courteously.

The trails and facilities are being developed and maintained for your enjoyment through a cooperative effort by the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon ATV Fund, Central Oregon Motorcycle and ATV Club and many other volunteers.

How To Get There

From Bend: Follow Highway 97 south about 26 miles to Wickiup Junction. At the Dairy Queen, turn east on the Rosland Road and proceed about ½ mile. Turn right at the Rosland Recreation Site entrance sign.

Know Before You Go. Call Ahead For Information.

For any questions relating to trails, closures, conduct, rules, regulations and/or concerns please contact...

• OHV Hotline -- 24 hour recorded information, (541) 383-4010
• OHV Specialist -- Prineville District BLM, 3050 NE Third, Prineville, OR  97754, (541) 416-6700
• Field Manager -- Prineville District BLM, 3050 NE Third, Prineville, OR  97754, (541) 416-6700

Maps, Signs, and Photos

• Play Area Map
• Play Area Trail System Map
• Rosland Pit Signing
• Rosland Pit Photo Tour

Camping

The parking areas at Rosland Recreation Site are large enough to accommodate large motor homes, fifth wheels and groups. Rosland is located along a pave road, so motor homes and fifth wheels have very easy access. Camping is allowed in the parking areas but not in the riding areas. The site is primitive with no water and no garbage collection, please pack your garbage out. There is one vault toilet.

Fire

Campfires are permitted, but please keep them small and don't leave them unattended. High winds and dry conditions can fuel a wildfire even at unlikely times of the year. Spark arrestors are required on your OHVs, chainsaws, and generators from April 1 to October 31.

Later in the summer, there may be restrictions on campfires, smoking, BBQs, and off-road use, so please check at the Prineville District BLM office or watch for regulations posted at trailheads, staging areas and major access roads.

Safety

Riders should wear appropriate safety gear, carry a first aid kit and never ride alone. Only riders and spotters are allowed in the pits for safety reasons. If you are jumping, check out the jumps beforehand and stay to the right of any orange flag poles located on top of mounds. While play pits are gated and locked, the local fire department does have keys to the gates. If an accident does occur please be helpful and courteous by riding out of the way of emergency medical personnel.

All trails in Rosland Play Area are two-way. Many of the trails are tight and narrow and are maintained in a manner to provide a primitive trail experience. Thus, there are numerous blind turns, hikers, other riders, horses or mountain bikes should be anticipated around every turn. Rocks and logs will be slippery when wet. Riding fast is hazardous and not recommended.

• Ride defensively
• Know where the other riders are at all times
• Use spotters when jumping
• Never jump a hill without knowing what is on the other side
• Never ride impaired
• Never ride with a passenger
• Never ride alone
• Always stay on the right side of jump poles

Soils

While soils at Rosland are sandy and easily displaced, the play areas were specifically designed to accommodate higher impact riding. Activities such as jumping, and spinning "cookies" are expected and even welcomed in Rosland Play Area and other specially designated play areas. With this in mind, please reserve these high impact activities for play areas and Tread Lightly on trails, parking lots and gravel roads.

Plants

Plant life on the High Desert is sparse and fragile which makes its role in the ecosystem even more critical. Not only do plants dazzle us with delicate beauty, they also help stabilize the soil, provide needed nutrients, retain moisture, and provide food and shelter for all forms of wildlife. Some of the plants are listed as Sensitive Species and are mandated to be protected. You can help protect these plants and maintain a healthy ecosystem by staying on the designated trails and areas.

Noxious weeds are plants that are not natural residents of this ecosystem. Some are poisonous, spread rapidly, and can out-compete native plants for light and water. Seeds from noxious weeds can lodge in tires or tight places on your OHV and other vehicles and can easily be transported from place to place. The spread of these weeds can be reduced by thoroughly washing your equipment before leaving home.

Wildlife

There are many forms of wildlife in the Rosland area. Please remember that this is their home seven days a week and that you are a visitor. You can avoid being an intruder by keeping your noise down and staying on the designated trails. When you encounter wildlife, slow down, watch and enjoy them, but keep moving.