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Ride North Carolina

18places
4public land
14private
290trail miles listed
9upcoming events

Permits on public land

  • Permit required: Yes Trail Riding Permit
  • Permit required: Yes Trail Pass
  • Permit required: Yes OHV Trail Pass

National forest 4

Black Swamp OHV Area

New Bern · Public land

8mi

This area offers about eight miles of ATV trails that wind through a mixed pine and scrub oak forest. The terrain is mostly flat but can get extremely muddy during wet weather. Deep mud puddles are common even during dry weather. The main staging area offers plenty of room for parking and has a vault toilet and trash cans but no running water so come prepared. Dispersed camping is permitted. The trails are open to machines that are 50 inches or less in width. The forest is open daily, year-round except during extreme weather conditions.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideRiding: ($5.00 per rider) Annual Pass - $30/rider

Brown Mountain OHV Trail System (Pisgah NF)

Collettsville · Public land

34mi

34 miles of designated trail-bike and ATV trails in the Pisgah National Forest near Collettsville; Jeeps/4WD only on Trail 8 and part of Trail 1. Steep, rocky, technical mountain riding.

Dirt bikeATV$5 per vehicle per day; $30 per vehicle per season (sold by local vendors; display on vehicle).

Uwharrie OHV Trail System

Uwharrie · Public land

20mi

This place is very popular for Jeeps because the rugged trails consist of steep and chunky climbs , deep ruts, seasonal mud pits and a few shallow stream crossings. The 20 mile trail system is primarily geared for 4x4s and four wheelers but all vehicle types including dirt bikes are permitted. Free primitive camping with direct trail access can be found at Art Lilley Campground. The campground is graded with loose gravel and sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Amenities include a vault toilet, unloading ramp and garbage cans but no running water.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepEntry: ($5.00 per vehicle) Daily OHV Pass - $5; Season Pass - $30 – No fee charged for camping at Art Lilley Campground but a valid trail pass is required.

Wayehutta ATV System

Cullowhee · Public land

28mi

This part of the Nantahala National Forest has about 28 miles of marked trail loops. Numerous bridge crossings, dense forest vegetation and a scenic waterfall trademark this popular trail system. Trails range from easy to difficult with some sections being very rocky and challenging. The main staging area offers level parking and has a nice day use area that consists of picnic tables and a large gazebo. Cell phone service is not available at the staging area but a signal can usually be picked up along most of the trails and mountain ridges.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideRiding: ($5.00 per OHV)

OHV park 5

Busco Beach ATV Park & Campground

Goldsboro · Private

5mi

Off-road park near Goldsboro, NC with about 5 miles of trail on roughly 2,000 acres. Open to dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides. Terrain: hardpack, loose dirt, sand, mud, steep hills, single track. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideEntry: ($10.00 per person) 5 and under - Free Riding: ($10.00 per OHV) Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 30amp electric and water only- $20/night; 30amp full hookup site - $25/night; 50amp site - $35/night; primitive camping is $10/person/night. Price good for two people per site, additional people staying add $5/per person/per night. – Reservations are recommended for full hookup sites. Primitive camping is available down on the river, and generators are ok when the full hookup sites are filled.

Carolina Backwoods

Ash · Private

15mi

Just a short drive away from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this facility offers guided ATV tours on 200 acres of private property. The property offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from play pits, water crossings, rolling hills and mud pits. Cabin and camper rentals, RV hookups and primitive campsites are available. Note that these trails are not open to the general public for riding, only for guests taking the ATV tour or camping on the property. Reservations for tours are required.

ATVSide-by-sideRiding: ($130.00 per OHV) cost is per ATV, riders are extra Camping Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $35.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 50amp RV sites - $45/night, weekly and monthly rates available. Call for cabin rental rates.

Deep Creek ATV 2.0

Linden · Private

40mi

This offroad park offers deep mud bogs, several play pits, about 15 miles of sandy ATV trails and a water filled tunnel that goes under the main entrance road that you can ride through. Camping is permitted and both primtive sites and RV hookups are available. Occasional live music and special events are hosted during select weekends.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideEntry: ($15.00 per person) Kids 12 and under - free. Riding: ($20.00 per rider) Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $40.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 – Dry camping is $10/person/night regardless in tent or enclosed trailer. RV hookups are $40/night

Lake Houser Adventures Off-Road Park

Mooresboro · Private

50mi

This offroad park offers miles of woods trails, hill climbs and several mud bogs. The park borders the Broad River and also has several creeks running though the property. The property offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from hard pack to rugged/chunky rock sections with washed out ravines, making this place geared for the more experienced rider. Camping is permitted near the entrance gate but there are only about three sites for tents.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideParking: ($5.00) Riding: ($20.00 per OHV) Camping Yes Tent: $30.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 May through September $30/night, October through April - $20/night – Fishing permitted in the river with North Carolina fishing license and paid day use parking (unless riding the trails, then no charge for parking). Fishing also permitted on the lake which is $2/day from the shore or $10/day/boat. Cash only.

Outback ATV Park

Laurinburg · Private

90mi

Off-road park near Laurinburg, NC with about 90 miles of trail on roughly 800 acres. Open to dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides. Terrain: loose dirt. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideEntry: ($5.00 per person) Riding: ($10.00 per OHV) Military discount available. Camping Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 – Helmet Rentals - $5; Firewood - $5/bundle (call for availability; 10w-30/40 oil - $5/quart (call for availability).

MX track 9

421-MX

Yadkinville · Private

Motocross track near Yadkinville, NC. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: large jumps.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($20.00 per rider) – 2017 Annual Membership Fee - $10

5 Points Motocross Park

Pinetown · Private

Motocross track near Pinetown, NC. Open to dirt bikes, ATVs. Terrain: loose dirt.

Dirt bikeATVRiding: ($15.00 per rider) 65cc and below - $10

Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park

Taylorsville · Private

Motocross track near Taylorsville, NC. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, steep hills, single track. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($30.00 per rider) Non-member riding fee $30/one day pass, two day pass - $50/rider, three day pass - $75/rider. Kids 8-15 years old - $15/rider. UTV - $50/day Camping Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 camping fee is $15/person/night, kids 8 yrs of age and under are free – Park can accomodate RVs however there are no hookups at present.

County Line Motocross Park

Bolton · Private

Motocross track near Bolton, NC. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, large jumps.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($25.00 per rider) – Membership required - $5/person

Daniels Ridge Motocross

Taylorsville · Private

Motocross track near Taylorsville, NC. Open to dirt bikes.

Dirt bikeEntry: ($1.00 per person) Riding: ($10.00 per rider) 50cc - $5

Elizabeth City Motocross

South Mills · Private

Motocross track near South Mills, NC. Open to dirt bikes.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($25.00 per rider) – ECMX Associate Membership Required - $10/year

Jimmy Weinert Training Facility

Maysville · Private

Motocross track near Maysville, NC. Open to dirt bikes, ATVs. Terrain: loose dirt, sand, large jumps. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeATVRiding: ($25.00 per rider) Open practice fee - call for pricing on training sessions. Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $40.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Call for cabin rental rates.

Moto 40 MX Park

Statesville · Private

Motocross track near Statesville, NC. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, single track, large jumps.

Dirt bikeEntry: ($5.00 per person) spectator fee Riding: ($30.00 per rider) kids 15 and under - $25/rider

Windy Hill MX

Ellerbe · Private

Motocross track near Ellerbe, NC. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, large jumps. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($20.00 per rider) Practice Fee Camping Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 15amp sites - $20/day – Race Fee - $30/class, $40/Pro

Races & events