Outdoors
Off-road and OHV riding
Two places to ride legally near the Tri-Cities: the open sand at BLM Juniper Dunes and the trails and tracks at Horn Rapids ORV Park.
Horn Rapids ORV Park
Campgrounds & RV Camping
More than 300 acres of sandy desert trails plus motocross, peewee and ATV tracks, an obstacle course, a go-kart track and a model aircraft field, with camping on site.
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Juniper Dunes OHV Area
Campgrounds & RV Camping
About 3,920 acres of BLM land open to off-highway vehicles northeast of Pasco: loose sand, trails through sagebrush, open dunes and primitive roads.
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Rules that apply everywhere
- Every off-road vehicle needs current Washington registration tabs (or your home state’s).
- Helmets are required on motorcycles and ATVs on BLM land.
- Stay in the open riding area. The Juniper Dunes Wilderness next door is closed to all motor vehicles and bikes.
- Riding on wildlife areas is limited to open roads and parking areas; most WDFW units here prohibit vehicles off-road.
- Bring water and a spare. Juniper Dunes has no services and summer sand gets very hot.
Official sources: BLM Juniper Dunes OHV Area · Juniper Dunes Wilderness
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