Chadwick ORV Area
Ava-Cassville Ranger District
Ava Office
Business Route 5 South
P.O. Box 155
Ava, MO 65608
417-683-4428
112 miles of good trails!

St. Joseph State Park
Park Hills, Mo. (formerly Flat River)
573-431-1069

Mark Twain National Forest
Chadwick ORV Area, near Springfield
417-683-4428

50+ acres and a dirt bike track
Be very careful not drive on the roads,$100 fines are being issued to anybody who does. If you have to cross the road push your ride across.

Missouri Racing Opportunities:
Missouri Hare Scrambles Series 314-392-2475
Black Jack Enduro Circuit 314-345-6211
Belleville Enduro Team, Scrambles, TT's, Motocross 618-235-6666

Sutton's Bluff
Centerville, Mo.
(limited trails!)
314-729-6656

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir Project
816-438-7317
Directions to Harry S. Truman riding area:

EXIT I-70 at Higginsville, Warrenville, exit south on 13 to Clinton, after Clinton, second bridge over the lake, take first left. Follow signs to riding areas.

P.S. DONT RIDE ON ROADS, SEVERE FINES NO JOKE! GOOD TRAILS, IT'S AN OLD STRIP MINE SIMILIAR TO FINGER LAKES.

Monday Creek OHV Area
Dorr Run Loop--Located off State Route 33 (between Logan and Nelsonville) Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 miles south of intersection of Hwy. 595 & 33. Primitive camping allowed, loading ramp in parking area, toilet facility. Contact Athens Ranger District at address shown below.

New Straightsville-- Located on Hwy. 595, 2 miles south of New Straightsville
Contact Athens Ranger District at address shown below.

Long Ridge--Located off Hwy. 78 north of Buchtel, south of Murray City
Contact Athens Ranger District at address shown below.

Monday Creek Trailhead--On County Road 24 between Carbon Hill and Buchtel.

Athens Ranger District
219 Columbus Rd.
Athens, OH. 45701
614-592-6644

Richland Furnace State Forest / Trail length 9 miles
Depending on the work that is being conducted throughout the forest, different colors of paint may be found. Yellow spots indicate the boundary between state and private land. Orange spots designate the APV trail system. In past years, the APV trails were marked with white paint, some of the old spots may still exist in certain areas and should be disregarded. Additional info on the Richland APV riding area can be obtained from:

Zaleski State Forest
P.O. Box 330
Zaleski, OH. 45698-0330
614-596-5781

Maumee State Forest APV Area / Trail length 5miles

Maumee State Forest
Rte. 1, 3357-D
Swanton, OH. 43558
419-822-3052

Hanging Rock OHV Area / 26 miles/southeastern Ohio
     Designed for ATV and Dirt Bike use. Trail is 26 miles long and runs through the scenice forested hills of the Wayne National Forest. Located in southern Ohio, off US Highway 52. Take Hwy. 659N 3/4 mile to Forest Road 105. Stay on Forest Road 105 for approximately 1.5 miles for beginning of OHV trail and main trailhead parking. For more information and detailed trail maps contact:

Wayne National Forest--Athens

      The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's lone National Forest and serves as an off-road stopoff for many on the east coast. The forest which is approximately178,000 acres, has two designated OHV areas, the Ironton Ranger District and the Athens Ranger Distict.
       Inside the Ironton, off-road riders can exploreth Hanging Rock Off Road Vehicle Area and the Pine Creek Off-RoadVehicle Area. Hanging Rock has 26 miles of looping trails to explore. Pine Creek adds another 23 miles of trails and has three different trailheads for you to start from.
       While in theAthens Ranger District ATVers can check out the Monday Creek ORV Area. This area has approximately 25 miles of trails and is located just 25miles southeast of Columbus.
       Private camping is available at all the sites and mountain bikes, horses are all welcome here as well.
       In 1998 The Wayne National Forest has decided to issue a user permit fee to help bring in money for trail upkeep. Eighty percent of the money will be used to maintain the trail for the specific industry designated by the individual user. The annual permit will cost $25 and run from April 16 to Dec. 14th, and must be displayed on the vehicle. The daily charge wii be $5. On top of this charge, all ATVs and motorcycles must purchase a state permit which costs $8 and is good for three years. The Forest also requires OHV riders to have a valid drivers license unles they are under 16 years of age.
       Mike Greebeck of the Wayne National Forest said "each system is comparable to one another, but the Athens area sees more action because it's so close to Columbus and Cleveland.
       For more information contact the Ironton anger District at (614)-532-3223 Or the Athens Ranger Distrct at (614)-592-6644

Perry State Forest / Trail length 13 miles
The Perry APV Area is the most popular public riding area in Ohio. Miles of challenging trails are open. Picnic areas and latrines are provided at the parking area. Closed from Dec. 1 - March 31. For more information on the Perry APV Area, contact:

Blue Rock State Forest
6665 Cutler Lake Road
Blue Rock, OH. 43720-9740
(740) 674-4035
David Hildebrand, Forest Manager -- E-mail: Dave.Hildebrand@dnr.state.oh.us

Pike State Forest APV Area / Trail length 15 miles
     The forest offers a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Located off of State Route 124 is the APV Area. The facility has 15 miles of trails open to All-Purpose Vehicles. The trails wind through the hollows and ridge tops, offering the visitor a challenging ride as well as some beautiful scenery and breath-taking views. Parking, latrines and a novice area are all provided on the site. Additional info can be obtained from:

Pike State Forest
334 Lapparell Road
Latham, OH. 45646-9722

      Open 24 hours a day year-round, this 1520 acre sand playground has plenty to offer you, including 25 to 75 foot dunes. There is an area of flat sand for those sand-draggin' times, as well as a special trail that encompases the area offering plenty of scenic views, including the Glass Mountains.
       In fact, this area has some locations with cottonwood groves and trails branching out through them. As with any sand area, in the heat of the summer it is best to stay clear because it gets too hot. For more information call Little Sahara State Park at 580-824-1471

ATV riding at Lake Murray State Park in Southern Oklahoma. Take Hwy 35 to Ardmore, OK. Exit on Hwy. 70 going East. Travel approximately 5 miles. Turn right at the road with a statue of a golden colored horse. Take the first turn to the right. Lot's of trails for hours and hours of ATV action!

Eufaula Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
RT 4 BOX 5500
STIGLER, OK 74462-9440
Phone: 918-484-5135

Appalachia Bay ORV Area
     Located west of Tulsa on Keystone Lake, this 600 acre area is maintained by the Corps of Engineers. Many of the locals refer to this area as Motorcycle Island. A few years ago the Corps built a high roadbed leading to the area so it's really just Motorcycle Peninsula nowadays. However, if the water level rises above 735 ft. it's an island again.
     The terrain is sandy and ranges from open beaches to wooded trails. Moderate elevation changes keep the wooded areas interesting and a large circuit of sandy trails meander through briars taller then an elephant's eye.
     White Water Park is another riding area on Keystone, it is located right next to the dam. It is only about 80 acres, mostly sand and closed while bald eagles visit the area.
For more information contact the Keystone Project Office at Rt. 1 Box 100, Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 865-2621
Check the current lake level here on the Corps of Engineers site.

Beaver State Park ORV Area
     Located in the Oklahoma panhandle this area offers 360 acres of sand dune trails for motorcycles, dune buggies, ATVs and 4x4s. Operated by the Corps of Engineers the trail is open daily from 7am to 10pm and all vehicles must have 10 ft. whips with flags attached.
Contact Beaver State Park at P.O.Box 1190, Beaver, OK 73932 (405) 625-3373

Quartz Mountain ORV Area
       This area is on the north shore of Lake Altus-Lugert, near Lone Wolf in southwestern Oklahoma. The 50 acre riding area is characterized by shifting sand dunes and typical lake shoreline. Closed during the winter months, this area is generally the haunt of the four wheel set. The Quartz Mountain State Park is a really beautiful area in general.
Contact Quartz Mountain State Park Rt. 1 Box 40, Lone Wolf, OK 73655 (405) 563-2238 for more information.

Camp Gruber
      Located between Muskogee and Braggs on OK Highway 10, a 400 acre sliver of this army base is operated by the Camp Gruber Recreation Trust Authority as an off-road vehicle area. The terrain ranges from sandy to good ol' dirt with several rocks along the way. Enduros and hare scrambles are held at Gruber throughout the year and the facility is open year round. There is a gate near the highway but I have never seen it closed.
      If you're making a weekend of it the nearby Greenleaf State Park offers reasonable accomodations in their lakeside cabins. Greenleaf is just a short drive further south on OK 10 and is a great place to relax after a ride. And if you're lucky you can hear the artillery practice at the army base across the highway! Call the Muskogee County Commissioner's Office for more information (918) 682-9601

Draper Lake ORV Area
       Lake Stanley Draper is located just southeast of Oklahoma City. The off-road vehicle area is on the north side of the lake just off I-240, the unloading area is just a mile from the marina on the northwest side. Over 85 miles of trails snake through the woods and around the lake. Terrain is that lovely Oklahoma red dirt with a bit of sand. Elevation changes are moderate, although several intersting creek crossings were found in a short time.
      Just a mile up the road from the unloading area is a concession, marina and information center. The concession is a fully stocked store which also serves a full menu of breakfast, burgers and cold drinks. This is also where you purchase riding permits, a daily pass is $2.00 and a year-long permit is $25.00. Improvements to the parking area are promised in the near future.
      For more info contact the Ranger Station at Lake Stanley Draper, SE 104th and Stanley Draper Drive (405) 794-5010

Kaw Lake ORV Area
       Kaw Lake is a Corps of Engineers project near Ponca City. The off-road vehicle area is located just across OK-11 from the Sarge Creek Cove Recreation area. Terrain is heavily wooded with sandy soil. The riding area is not terribly huge but offers some great trail riding for motorcycles and ATVs.
      Contact the Kaw Lake Project office at Rt. 2 Box 500, Ponca City, OK 74601 (405) 762-5611

Lake Murray Motorcycle Area
       Picturesque Lake Murray is near Ardmore in southern Oklahoma. The Pear Orchard Motorcycle Use Area, on the northwest side of the lake, was developed by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for motorcycles and ATVs. About ten miles of marked trails cross grassland, forest and rolling hills. The Tucker Tower Museum and Nature Center is also worth a visit.
      For further information contact Lake Murray State Park, P.O.Box 1649, Ardmore, OK 73401 (405) 223-4044

SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST
394 FM 1375 West
New Waverly, Texas 77358 Tim Bigler, District Ranger
tbigler/r8_tx@fs.fed.us Phone: (409) 344-6205
Toll free: 1-888-361-6908
Fax: (409) 344-2123

NATIONAL FORESTS and GRASSLANDS in TEXAS
701 N. First Street
Lufkin, Texas 75901 Ronnie Raum, Forest Supervisor
mailroom/r8_tx@fs.fed.us