Millican Plateau OR
The Millican Plateau is managed by the Prineville District of the BLM. The Plateau provides a variety of desert riding experiences from easiest to more difficult. There are 111 miles worth of trails for Class I/III OHV's, of which 37 miles are also open to Class II OHV's. The Four Corners Staging Area has an information kiosk providing maps and information for riders.
The Millican Plateau offers a true desert riding experience. The soils are mostly sand with rock outcrops and the vegetation is a mixture of sagebrush and juniper. The best riding season is during the winter when there is good ground moisture. There are only a couple of weeks during the winter when the trails are not rideable due to snow or frost.
The Millican Plateau is open for riding year round. During the summer, hot, dry, dusty conditions may inhibit riding. Individual trails may be closed temporarily for maintenance and reconstruction or to protect resources. Extreme fire conditions or snow may also close the Plateau for short periods of time.
The trail system provides opportunities for Class I, Class II, and Class III ATVs. Some 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 Millican Plateau 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 roads are closed. The trails are open to horses, mountain bikes and other recreationists so please ride sharefully.
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 4 miles and turn left on the Powell Butte Highway. Go about a half mile and turn right on Alfalfa Market Road. Once you have turned onto Alfalfa Market Road it is 16 miles to the Four Corners Staging Area. Alfalfa Market Road turns into Willard Road which turns into SW Reservoir Road. Follow SW Reservoir Road to a four-way intersection (Four Corners) where SW Reservoir Road meets the Millican Road. Continue east 1/8 mile and follow signs to Four Corners OHV Staging Area.
Camping:
The Four Corners Staging Area is large enough to accommodate groups, fifth wheels and motor homes. It is immediately adjacent to the paved road, so road conditions are good for any type of vehicle. Facilities are primitive. There is one portable toilet at the staging area. There is no water, and no garbage service. Please PACK IT OUT! Camping is also allowed at any of the many dispersed sites.
