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Florida Offroading/4x4 Guide
First of all, we want to thank ALL of the Offroaders and 4x4 Enthusiasts out there
who have been such an integral part of our company, brand, and customer base!
And thank you for purchasing this Offroading Trail Guide!
We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most
valuable offroading trail that are in their state – to make an educated decision
and prevent any surprises. (What do you mean ATV’s aren’t allowed on these
trails?!)
We have included important information such as:
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Are permits required?
What Climate Type?
How Many Miles are these trails (according to their websites)
What times of the year are they open?
Is there a standing entry fee? If so, How much?
What other vehicles are allowed on these trails?
UTVs? SXS? ATVs? SUV/Jeeps? Dune Buggies? Sand Rails?
And contact information, with a small blurb about the trial itself,
highlighting any important things to keep in mind such as: Are there
bathrooms available, garbage service, etc.
I) A Star-rating, on a scale from 1-5, on the overall value of the trail
With all of that information, we feel that all of our valued customers in Florida will
be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their precious
“Offroad Time”.
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happen to catch it, please feel free to contact Agrant@sdtrucksprings.com and I
will place an edit on the book. And of course, if you are in need of any
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Apalachicola National Forest
(Tallahassee, Florida)
(866-607-2016)
This popular area offers over 100 miles of motorized trails with several small scattered play
areas. The trails are mostly smooth and sandy but flat. There are several staging areas to access
the trail system but Silver Lake and Springhill are the preferred spots for large trailers since the
parking lots are paved with plenty of turnaround room. The North Oak Staging Area is smaller
but consists of loose sand.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
111.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
The road that leads to Vinzant Staging Area is usually passable even during wet weather but the trail
is prone to flooding. A trail pass is required to ride and can be purchased at any of the staging areas
Camping is not permitted but Silver Lake offers a nice day use area with shady sites with picnic tables
and BBQ grills and a beach.
Big Scrub Recreation Area
(Umatilla, Florida)
(877-444-6777)
This popular area offers a large campground and several day use areas that provide direct trail access to
the Ocala Adventure Trail, a 47 mile long trail loop that winds through the largest sand scrub pine forest
in the world. The trail is mostly sandy and flat but has nice flow and some fun berms. The main entrance
road is long and dusty but flat. A trail pass is required to ride which can be purchased at the self-pay
kiosk and is good for three consecutive days.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
47.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Day use parking can be found at Blue Sink, Farles Prairie and Big scrub Campground. The campground
offers 62 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Two large bathhouses are available that have
flush toilets and hot showers. There are no hookups but a few water spigots are scattered throughout
the campground.
Bostwick Creek MX (Combo)
(Green Cove Springs, Florida)
(904-284-5221)
This park offers two motocross tracks that consist of rich loamy black soil and four miles of trails that are
open to both ATVs and motorcycles. Amenities include a spray wash area and RV hookups.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Nope. Swamp. 4.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles. Some Areas.
ATV?
Dates Open
Sat (9am-3pm)
Sun(10am-5pm)
Entry Fee?
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
The facility is open for practice Wednesday from 12pm to dusk, Saturday from 9am to 3pm and Sunday
from 10am to 5pm. Annual memberships are available which offer discounts on regular practice
fees.
Coyote Mud Bog
(Astatula, Florida)
(407-402-6869)
This new park has five motocross tracks, some ATV trails on 275 acres and a large mud pit for
4x4s. The motocross tracks include a vet, a main and some peewee tracks with each one
groomed and watered for practice. There are plenty of small jumps and easy terrain to
accompany the main practice track.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Nope.
Urban/Manmade
<1 mile.
Fri-Sat (9am-7pm)
Sun(9am-6pm)
$15.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles.
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Some Areas
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
.
A special armband is required before accessing the track area, which is treated separately from the 4x4
play area. Camping is permitted and the two huge camping areas offer RV hookups and hundreds of
primitive sites. Weekend riding passes are offered which includes primitive camping. The property also
features a 15,000 seat amphitheater and hosts numerous live music concerts throughout the year.
Croom Motorcycle Area
(Brooksville, Florida)
(813-763-3800)
This popular local’s spot has sandy ATV and single track trails with numerous berms that wind through a
mixed longleaf pine and cypress forest. The area also has several play pits with some steep drop-offs and
mudbugs to keep you occupied. A peewee track for beginner riders can be found at the Hammock day
use area. Camping is permitted at Buttgenbach Mine Campground which offers 51 shady sites, each with
a picnic table, BBQ ring, electric and water hookups plus a large but clean shower house with flush
toilets.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes.
Forest.
40.
All Year.
$2.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles.
Prohibited.
ATV?
Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis but fill up quickly during three day holiday
weekends. The area also has several nice day use areas that offer scattered shade gazebos with picnic
tables, BBQ grills and spray wash stations.
Devils Garden Mud Club
(Clewiston, Florida)
(800-551-4375)
A family friendly mud park that offers fun for all ages. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned
mudder, we offer a wide variety of trails and courses for everyone. Florida Mudding at Devils Garden
Mud Club features over 1200 acres of mud holes, swimming holes, NARA approved airboat track, mud
flats, circle track, mud sand track and miles of trails.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Swamp.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
2.
Check
website.
$40.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles.
Everyone has a GREAT time at the Devils Garden Mud Club. You simply will not find a better or safer
mudding location here in Florida.
Florida Cracker Ranch
(Bunnell, Florida)
(386-864-3856)
Florida Cracker Ranch is a family oriented outdoor adventure club located in Flagler County. We offer
families a wide range of outdoor adventures including ATVs, camping, horse trails, fishing, swamp buggy
area, dirt bike area, mudding, and much more. Because of this, it will be of the upmost importance to
slowly integrate all ideas to ensure that a well thought out plan exists, creating outdoor fun for
everyone.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Nope.
Swamp.
2.
All Year.
$5.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
prohibited.
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Nope.
Our plan includes implementing Florida Outdoor Adventure Membership levels for year round use, all
while preserving the land and history of this pristine piece of old Florida. Florida Cracker Ranch will be a
family club, where communities near and far can enjoy the outdoors.
Hard Labor Creek Offroad Park
(Chipley, Florida)
(850-773-2138)
This new park has miles of one way only trails that wind through a 1,000 acre pine and oak
forest. The trails are marked, fast and twisty and there is also a TT course, a pit area and
some beginner trails. Helmet and boot rentals are available some primitive camping is
available. Children under age five are not permitted to ride and there are some other
minimum age requirements based on engine displacement size.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Nope.
Forest.
2.
Fri-Sun
8am-5pm
$5.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles.
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
The park is usually open Friday through Sunday but weekday riding arrangements can be made in
advance for groups of eight people or more. As expected, the park may close temporarily during
inclement weather so call before you haul.
Hardrock Cycle Park (Combo)
(Ocala, Florida)
(352-732-6697)
This unique offroad park has four motocross tracks that consist of a main, vet, sand and peewee. Other
attractions include an oval track, harescramble course, challenging rock garden and some 4x4 woods
trails with short chunky climbs. The main track is about two miles long and has some huge elevation
changes of about 100 feet. The layout has nice flow with some steep uphill and downhill sections, stepups, whoops and deep berms. The track has both hard pack and loamy sections and is groomed every
Friday night for the weekend.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Nope.
Forest.
8.
All Year.
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Some Areas.
Some Areas.
Motorcycles
Some Areas. Some Areas.
.
Onsite storage is available for a small fee for RVs and trailers. Other amenities include restroom and
shower facilities plus a parts/accessory shop. The park also has a nice lake to enjoy after a days ride. The
property is open daily and hosts various motocross races,vintage trials, flat track and 4x4 events
throughout the year. During special events a concession stand is available.
Hog Waller Mud Bog and ATV Park
(Palatka, Florida)
(386-643-8042)
Open during select weekends between September and May, this brand new park features about 50
miles of trails, water crossings and a large mud bog. ATV and UTVs have their own weekend usually
during the second weekend of the month while 4x4 truck mud bog events are scheduled during the
fourth weekend of the month. Currently dirt bikes and three wheelers are not permitted, but the park is
considering having motorcycle only weekends.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Swamp
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
50.
Select weekends
(check website)
$15.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
ATV?
Motorcycles
.
During the ATV only weekends gates usually open at about 7:30am on Saturday and during mud bog
weekends gates open Friday at 2pm for campers, but check the schedule before you haul. Park
amenities include restroom facilities, concession stands and ample camping area. Safety flags are
mandatory for ATVs and UTVs.
Jellystone Park Campground
(Madison, Florida)
(850-973-8269)
Located in northern Florida, this family friendly campground offers the standard amenities but also has
about 90 acres of easy and fairly smooth ATV trails. The terrain is mostly flat and sandy with some
hardpack but has some nice turns.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope Swamp
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
10.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Nope.
Other highlights include fishing, swimming, water slides, playgrounds and activity center for the kids
plus special event themed weekends. The property offers a wide range of campsites that can
accommodate large RVs to smaller tent sites plus a variety of cabin rentals.
Lazy Springs Recreation Park (Combo)
(Felda, Florida)
(239-253-6310)
This 375 acre offroad park is open to all OHVs and offers plenty of sandy 4x4 trails, a motocross track,
mud bogs, hill climbs plus a challenging obstacle course.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Nope.
Urban/Manmade
1.
Fri. (5pm-7:45pm),
Sat. & Sun ( 7am7:45pm)
$10.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
The property also several lakes where camping, fishing and boating is permitted.
L-Cross Extreme Events (Combo)
(Okeechobee, Florida)
(863-763-0569)
Located on 1500 acres of a 5th generation cattle ranch, this property is open for business every
weekend of the month to families and offers about 35 miles of trails and a motocross track.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Swamp
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
35.
Sat. & Sun.
8am-5pm
$10.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Other dates throughout the month call ahead as there may be scheduled adult only themed events.
Camping is permitted and amenities include a spray wash area, restroom/shower facilities and
concession stands.
Mallory Swap ATV Trail
(Mayo, Florida)
(386-362-1001)
This area of the Mallory Swamp Wildlife Management Area has about 35 miles of designated ATV trails.
The trails are better described as roads that are mostly wide and flat with some occasional loose sand.
The main staging area is a grassy parking lot with some shade under a large oak tree but there are no
other services and cell phone coverage is spotty. Visitors should be careful when using a GPS tool for
driving directions here because this method can take you through some backwoods roads that are
narrow and overgrown or muddy, leading you a long way just to find a locked gate, especially if you are
coming from the eastern or central part of Florida.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes.
Swamp
35.
Apr- late Sept.
Nope.
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
.
The best way to reach the staging area we've found is to navigate to the town of Mayo first, then take
SR51 south to County Road 360. The trails are open daily for riding except during hunting season which
generally runs from September through April. Exact dates vary so call before you haul.
Milton MX (Combo)
(Milton, Florida)
(850-313-3470)
Located near Milton, Florida, this motocross park offers a track and several miles of woods trails.
.
Permit
Required?
Nope.
Climate Type
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Miles
Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
3.
Sat. 9am-dusk,
Sun.10am-dusk
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
The park is usually open during weekends, weather permitting. Practice fees run about $15/person or
$25/family
Muddy Hammock
(Wildwood, Florida)
(352-507-8683)
This entertainment park in Wildwood has a large mud bog area, a mud track, a jeep crawl obstacle
course and various ATV trails on about 100 acres. It is a notably scenic park and construction of
additional features and amenities was already underway in the summer of 2014. When completed, the
park will include a huge pavilion area, restrooms, a bar, playground, volleyball courts, a music stage and
more.
Permit Required?
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Forest.
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
1.
Select dates
(check website)
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
.
The park is open only during select weekends for events such as races, open mud pits, jamborees, music
acts, etc. The event dates are posted on Facebook and Twitter and also note that some events may be
for a specific vehicle type only.
Ocala OHV Trail System
(Fort Mccoy, Florida)
(909-337-3715)
This part of the Ocala National Forest offers six trail loops that interconnect and multiple staging areas.
The trails are mostly sandy and flat but do have some nice twisty sections and a few deep berms. Most
of the trails are wide enough for ATVs but the Longleaf Trail is open to vehicles up to 65 inches wide and
can be accessed at either the Rodman Trailhead or Delancy West Trailhead. For those looking for pure
single track park at the Motorcycle Loop Trailhead. The trailheads are open for day use only but camping
is permitted at Delancy West Campground, which has 30 sites and direct trail access.
Permit Required?
Yes.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
Climate Type
Forest.
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
125.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Some Areas.
Some Areas.
There are no hookups but each site comes with a picnic table, BBQ grill, fire ring and lantern holder.
Campsites are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no fee charged to park at any of the staging
areas except at Delancy West Campground, which is $6 per vehicle for day use.
Omega Ranch
(New Smyrna Beach, Florida)
(855-718-3325)
Located on a large retreat center, this property hosts occasional ATV weekends during select dates.
Reservations are required which can be made online. The trails consists of light elevation changes and
wind through a scenic forest.
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Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
2.
Select dates
(check website)
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
.
The property also hosts various family friendly special events throughout the year that range from
themed 5k mud runs, guided hunts and laser tag. Cabin rentals are also available and there is plenty of
room for primitive camping.
Osceola National Forest
(Lake City, Florida)
(386-752-2577)
This part of the Osceola National Forest offers miles of old forest service roads that are open to all
OHVs. The area is popular with Jeeps and ATVs and is mostly flat. After a heavy rain most sections of the
trails become waterlogged.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Swamp
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
100.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
There is currently no designated staging area but the most popular place to access the trail system is off
of Mount Carrie Road. Parking must be done on the side of the road and large trailers are not
recommended. Wiggins and Seventeen Mile Campground offer direct trail access and free primitive
camping. Full RV hookups can be found at Ocean Pond Campground but there is no direct trail access so
machines must be hauled to and from the trails.
Peace River Campground
(Arcadia, Florida)
(863-494-9693)
This campground offers a wide range of sites that can accommodate large RVs but also has some nice
trail loops that wind near the scenic Peace River. The trails are flat, wide, and sandy and go near the
ruins of a Chautauqua Amphitheater from 1927 and a strange marker from 1897. Tent camping is
permitted pretty much anywhere alongside the river and there are plenty of remote sites to choose
from, many with a “private beach” feel.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
5.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
The campground and trails are lined with oak and cypress trees covered with Spanish moss. Overall this
is a good place if you are searching for a campground with some easy riding and top notch scenery.
Among the standard campground amenities, the property also offers a laundromat, restroom and
shower facilities, a heated swimming pool plus a convenience store. Airboat tours, fossil hunting,fishing,
canoe and golf cart rentals are also available.
Redneck Yacht Club
(Punta Gorda, Florida)
(863-494-9693.)
Once a potato farm, Danny Kelly turned this property into the largest offroad park in the state open to
trucks, ATVs, Jeeps and swamp buggies. Mud bogs, several ponds, a separate ATV course, a 500' oval
mud track and some woods trails make up this 800 acre paradise. The park is open during select event
weekends. Weekend passes are $60 per person and Sunday only passes are $30 per person. Primitive
camping is permitted for no extra fee.
.
Permit Required?
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Swamp
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
1.
Fri. 9am Sun. 4pm
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
The park features a unique drivethrough spray wash along with concession stands and parts/repair
vendors. Note that this park is for ATVs, UTVs, buggies and 4x4s only. Motorcycles and threewheelers
are not permitted.
Saint Lucie Mud Jam
(Port St. Lucie, Florida)
(772-223-0929)
Open during select weekends, this offroad park offers about 500 acres of mud pits and trails.
.
Permit Required?
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Swamp
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
1.
Select dates
(check website)
$50
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
this 500-acre, privately owned property is transformed into an insane off-road festival. With a full staff,
a massive insurance policy, and a complete crew of local sheriffs on site for security, the three-day party
in the woods manages to push all the limits of acceptable behavior (in our crowd) while staying safe for
the fans. The St. Lucie Mud Jam is more than just an off-road enthusiasts playground; it is quickly
becoming a paradise for anyone trying to get away and forget city life and enjoy the mud life.
St. Mary’s Shoals Park
(Glen Saint Mary, Florida)
(904-259-9825)
St. Mary’s Shoals Park is located on the St. Mary's River giving the public nearly two miles of striking
tannin-stained river frontage and its white sandy shoals. The park goers have a variety of resource based
recreational opportunities on this 2568 acre site along the Florida-Georgia border.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
17.
Weekends
8am-5pm
Nope.
Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited. Prohibited.
On the east side of the park, equestrian riders, bikers and hikers have access to trails that meander
through scenic forest and skirt black waters of both Cedar Creek and the St. Mary's River. While on the
west side of the park, there is an extensive system of trails maintained for all-terrain vehicle usage. Both
trail systems are supported with trailhead parking, restrooms and picnic facilities
Tates Hell OHV Trail System
(Carabelle, Florida)
(850-697-3734)
This large area offers about 150 miles of dirt roads that wind through a dense swamp and pine
flatwoods forest, with wildlife consisting of panthers, bald eagles, gopher tortoise and black bear.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Swamp
150.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited. Prohibited.
The forest gets its name from a local legend of a farmer named Cebe Tate who back in 1875 got lost for
about a week while searching for the panther that was killing his livestock. After emerging from the
swamp near the town of Carrabelle he came across some locals and just before dying said "My name is
Cebe Tate, and I just came from Hell!"
Thomas Landing
(Lake Wales, Florida)
(863-651-3462)
Thomas Landing is old Florida style camping; a family friendly place to camp, ride ATVs, take an air boat
ride, and fish. We allow pets, tent camping, RV camping, cabin rentals, air boat tours, stocked pond,
boat ramp, bait shop, restaurant and more. Located on the shores of Lake Kissimee, this area offers
plenty of room for camping and miles of ATV trails to explore.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Swamp
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
12.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Camping ranges from primitive sites to full RV hookups plus cabin rentals. Other amenities include
restroom and shower facilities plus a laundromat. The property also has an onsite boat ramp and bait
shop and offers air boat tours.
Wandering Wiregrass OHV Trail
(Umatilla, Florida)
(352-625-2520)
This 17 mile trail loop winds through a longleaf pine forest. The trail mainly consists of sand with a few
sections of hard pack but it is smooth and mostly flat. The area is open year-round but the most popular
time to visit is during the fall and winter months. The main staging area offers level parking and space
for large trailers or RVs but there is no shade and canopies are permitted only in certain areas.
.
Permit Required?
Yes.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
Climate Type
Miles Long
Forest.
UTV/SXS?
17.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited. Prohibited.
This area is open for day use only and a trail pass is required to ride which can be purchased onsite at
the self pay kiosk. Primitive camping options can be found at nearby Alexander Springs Recreation
Areawhich also offers some hiking trails,canoe rentals, and yearround 72 degree swimming holes.