Reservoir Road Off Highway Vehicle Play Area

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Prineville Deschutes Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access

3,709 ft
Elevation
The play area at Reservoir Road OHV Play Area
Photo: Bureau of Land Management · Recreation.gov

Set on the eastern edge of the year-round Millican Plateau OHV Area, this small, roadside play area offers a 1-acre play area with nearby picnic tables. The site also serves as a staging area for exploration on adjacent OHV Trails 55 and 80, but with connecting trail loops one can access dozens of trail miles.

Know Before You Go

  • Spark arrestors are required on your OHVs, year around and on chainsaws, and generators from April 1 to October 31.
  • Campfires are permitted outside of fire season, 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.
  • Millican Plateau is open year-round. North Millican and South Millican have seasonal closures.
  • The Millican Plateau area is remote and visitors should be equipped to be self-sufficient. Riders should wear appropriate safety gear, carry a first aid kit, and never ride alone. Most Forest Service and BLM personnel have radios and can give assistance. There is a cellular phone repeater on Grizzly Mountain and coverage is fair for most of the area.

Point of Interest

Enjoy the views from the scenic overlook on Trail 94 at the rim of the Crooked River canyon, about a 4-mile ride from the play area. See the location on the trail system map.

Getting there

From Bend, Oregon: Take US-20 east approximately 2.5 miles, then turn north onto the Powell Butte highway and proceed another mile to the roundabout. Take the first exit onto Alfalfa Market Rd (which becomes Willard Rd, then Reservoir Rd) and proceed east for another 20.5 miles. The play area will be on your left.

44.08204, -120.82101 · 44°4'55.3"N 120°49'15.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434855606976878679655142
Low °F252629334045494842342924
Precip in1.10.80.90.81.40.80.40.40.30.91.21.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fees—Oregon State ATV Permit Required

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Reservoir Road Off Highway Vehicle Play Area

Can you reserve a site at Reservoir Road Off Highway Vehicle Play Area?
No. Reservoir Road Off Highway Vehicle Play Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-29.

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