Henderson Flat, OR
Henderson Flat OHV trail system is part of the Crooked River National Grassland and is characterized by open juniper vegetation spread over steep to rolling hills and interspersed with dramatically beautiful red rimrock breaks. The trails overlook the Deschutes Basin with spectacular views of the Cascade Range. It provides 18 miles of casual OHV use covering 1480 acres and ranging in elevation from 3000 to 3400 feet.
The trail system is designed for Class I and Class III ATV's, which are quads, three-wheelers or motorcycles less than 50" wide. Henderson Flat 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 must stay on designated trails, they may not ride on roads. The trails are open to horses, mountain bikes and other recreationists, so please watch out for others and ride sharefully.
The trail system is open from April 1 through November 30. The best riding takes advantage of the cooler, more moist periods of early spring and late fall. Hot, dry conditions normally inhibit riding from mid-July through September. In extreme fire conditions, the trails may be closed to public use. Individual trails may also be temporarily closed for maintenance or reconstruction, or to provide resource protection.
These 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. Maps were printed with funds provided by the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Getting There:
From Madras: Drive South on Highway 97 for 13.0 miles. Turn left on Norris Lane and travel east for 2.3 miles. Or drive south on Highway 97 for 14.9 miles. Turn left on Park Lane and travel east for 2.3 miles
Camping:
Dispersed sites make up the majority of the camping opportunities at Henderson Flat. The staging area is small and will not accommodate many large vehicles. However, the dispersed camping areas provide ample room for large groups, motor homes and fifth wheel trailers. Reaching the Henderson Flat camping areas does require driving over gravel roads. For the most part they are well maintained and suitable for motor homes and fifth wheels. The site is primitive and has no water or garbage collection. Please pack your trash out! There is a vault toilet located at the staging area and an information kiosk and maps available there as well. Haystack Reservoir is the closest developed campground with water and toilets.
