As of July 1, 2025, new electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) rules went into effect at Oregon State Parks and along the ocean shore.
In most parks, the rule is simple: if bikes aren’t allowed, e-bikes aren’t either. Allowed areas could include:
Check for posted signs and follow park-specific guidance.
To protect sensitive areas and wildlife or to reduce risk to other visitors, there are areas where e-bikes are not allowed at all.
E-bikes are strictly prohibited in:
Additionally, these parks have added their own e-bike limits for safety, trail design or environmental reasons. E-bikes are prohibited at the following trails and parks:
In Oregon, an e-bike falls into one of the following categories:
E-bikes that don’t meet these classifications, or have been modified so they no longer qualify, are considered motor vehicles and are not allowed on Oregon State Parks trails and beaches (unless the beach is open to motor vehicles).
Read the state law (ORS 801.258) for more information on how e-bikes are defined in Oregon.
Keep it kind out there:
With more e-bikes on the trails and beaches, our old rules needed updating. The state also redefined the legal classification of e-bikes. Our updates make expectations clearer for everyone and improve access where it makes sense. Riding e-bikes can open more of Oregon’s beauty to more people—but only if we all ride responsibly. Stay on allowed trails, respect beach and wildlife closures, and when in doubt, check the signs or ask a ranger.
Read the full rule summary here.