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Ride Texas

31places
11public land
20private
823trail miles listed
24upcoming events

Permits on public land

  • Permit required: Yes TX OHV Decal and National Park Service ORV Permit; Texas OHV decal required ($16/yr, TPWD) – listed on TPWD 'Where to Ride' public OHV venue list.
  • Permit required: Yes TX OHV Decal; Texas OHV decal required ($16/yr, TPWD) – listed on TPWD 'Where to Ride' public OHV venue list.
  • Permit required: Yes TX OHV Decal and TMTC membership is required; Texas OHV decal required ($16/yr, TPWD) – listed on TPWD 'Where to Ride' public OHV venue list.
  • Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail pass (1-day or annual via recreation.gov) plus Texas OHV decal.

State OHV area 2

National forest 1

OHV park 19

Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area

Gilmer · Private

50mi

This 1,800 acre recreation area offers numerous 4x4 and ATV trails that are marked and rated for difficulty. The park features both primitive and RV hookups, cabin rentals and hot showers. The property is open to both Texas Motorized Trails Coalition members and the general public however members get a discount on admission fees. Hours of operation are from 8am Friday through dusk on Sunday (weather permitting). See website for current schedules and visitor information.

Dirt bikeSide-by-side4x4 / JeepEntry: ($5.00 per person) General Public Admission (per vehicle) Riding: ($15.00 per OHV) Non-Members - $30 Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Electric Sites - $25 – Annual Membership - $60

Buffalo Springs Lake OHV Area

Lubbock · Public land

13mi

Overlooking the scenic Buffalo Springs Lake, this offroad park has around 13 miles of designated trails. The park offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from hard packed and chunky trails to smooth and fast with light to moderate elevation changes. All offroad vehicles are permitted but machines must display a current Texas OHV Decal. Buffalo Springs Lake Campground offers direct trail access plus plenty of sites that can accomodate large trailers. Sites range from full hookups under large shade trees to primitive tent spots.

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideEntry: ($15.00 per person) Riding: ($20.00 per OHV) Camping Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $35.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00

Childress ATV Park

Childress · Private

16mi

Off-road park near Childress, TX with about 16 miles of trail on roughly 600 acres. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: hardpack, rocks, steep hills, large jumps. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($15.00 per rider) Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 – Cash or checks only. Checks must have drivers license and phone number.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Austin · Public land

9mi

This small park offers about 9 miles of trails for motorcycles and mountain bikes. Quads, horseback riding and hiking are prohibited, as are overnight camping and campfires. Almost all of the trails are winding single track with mostly unbanked turns and repeated rock-step climbs. Smaller children or novices may find some of the initial sections a bit of a challenge, but once you get going these trails are fairly tame. The parking area is huge, with shaded picnic areas and basic restrooms. A kiosk at the entrance has a trail map and regulations for self pay.

Dirt bikeCamping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Emma Long Campground Fee

Escondido Draw Recreational Area

Ozona · Public land

60mi

This offroad park is still under construction but is open for riding during select weekends. The property offers over 3,400 acres of trails that range from narrow single track to rocky 4x4 trails. Camping is permitted but is primitive so come prepared. All riders must have a current Texas OHV Sticker and TMTC membership. Future plans include adding RV hookups.

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideRiding: ($25.00 per rider) Kids 7-15 - $15; Kids 6 and under - Free – Cash only, checks are not accepted.

Gator Run Offroad Park

Tatum · Private

50mi

Off-road park near Tatum, TX with about 50 miles of trail on roughly 5,200 acres. Open to dirt bikes, side-by-sides. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideEntry: ($15.00 per person) Riding: ($20.00 per rider) call for special event rates Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $50.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 call for special event rates – Cabin rentals available, call for reservations.

General Sam's ATV and Offroad Park

Huntsville · Private

60mi

This 706 acre private off-road park has about 60 miles of woods trails, mud bogs and pits and is open to trucks, Jeeps, ATVs and UTVs. The property is generally open for business during weekends, and amenities include restrooms, shower facilities, an air compressor and cell phone coverage for most major carriers. Camping is permitted and RV hookups and cabin rentals are available. Call for rates and reservations.

Side-by-sideEntry: ($20.00 per person) Kids 10 and under - free. Weekend Special - $40/person and includes primitive camping (non-event price). Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Tent sites - Free; Primitive RV sites - $10/night; electric and water - $30/night; electric, water and sewer - $35/night (non-event price) – Cabin rentals available - call for rates and availability. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Hidden Falls Adventure Park

Marble Falls · Private

240mi

This large OHV park offers about 240 miles of trails on 3,000 acres. All trails are marked and rated and there are designated routes for 4x4s , ATVs/UTVs and motorcycles . Amenities include RV hookups, primitive and electric tents sites, cabin rentals plus restroom and shower facilities. Visitors should note that camping reservations are required for any and all weekends, which can be made online . Other activities include the Copperhead Creek Shooting Club, a 700 acre facility that is safely fenced off from the riding area.

Dirt bike4x4 / JeepParking: ($0.00) Entry: ($0.00 per person) Adult Passenger - $18/Day, Overnight $25, Two Nights - $30, Three Nights - $35 Riding: ($30.00 per rider) Adult Driver - $30/Day, Overnight $50; Two Nights - $65, Three Nights - $80 Camping Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $60.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Area A Sites - 30/50amp RV hookups - $60/night; Area B Sites - 30amp electric hookups - $40/night; tent with electric and water - $20/night.

Katemcy Rocks (K2)

Mason · Mason County · Private

An 800-acre granite ranch in the Texas Hill Country billed as the "Moab of Texas," with trails from stock-friendly to extreme. It opens only for scheduled event weekends and hosts the annual Texas Top Gun Shootout and W.E. Rock rounds.

4x4 / JeepOpen event: Friday arrival $70 driver/rig, $30 passenger; Saturday arrival $50 driver/rig, $20 passenger; kids under 15 free. Dry camping $10/night per family or group of 4. Cash or check only.

Lake Mackenzie ATV Trails

Silverton · Public land

35mi

Located on the shores of Lake Mackenzie, this area has about 35 miles of ATV trails. There are two campgrounds that offer direct trail access and have electric and water hookups. A guest permit is required to ride the trails and can be obtained at the main office. Trails are open to ATVs, dirt bikes and mountain bikes only.

Dirt bikeEntry: ($5.00 per person) cost of guest permit, kids 12 and under are free Camping Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00

Lighthouse Hill Ranch ATV Park

Johnson City · Private

50mi

Located in central Texas, this private ranch offers a wide variety of activities that range from hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing and ATV riding. The property sits on 2,001 acres panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The ranch offers 10 vacation rentals that come with the standard amenities. Please note that the ATV trails are only open to guests staying at the ranch , and that there is a daily trail use fee. Reservations are required which can be made online .

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideRiding: ($20.00 per OHV) fee to ride trails is $20/machine/day Camping Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 call for vacation rental rates

Moss Creek Lake

Big Spring · Public land

5mi

Located next to Moss Creek Lake, this offroad area offers several miles of trails that are open to ATVs and dirtbikes. Camping with full hookups, a boat ramp, beach, playground and paintball course is also available at the lake. Fees must be paid prior to entry at the Moss Lake Store and both daily and annual passes are available.

Dirt bikeEntry: ($5.00 per vehicle) day use parking fee for county resident; non-resident - $20/vehicle Riding: ($15.00 per rider) offroad permit fee Camping Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 RV Full Hookup Site - $20/night; electric and water only - $15/night

Northwest OHV Park

Bridgeport · Public land

25mi

This new park offers about 25 miles of trails that wind over 300 acres of scenic and challenging terrain. Camping is currently permitted during the second Saturday of each month. The park is open during weekends from 8am to 7pm during summer months and 8am to 5pm during winter months.

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideEntry: ($4.00 per vehicle) Residents - $2 Discount Riding: ($25.00 per OHV) Residents - $5 Discount Camping Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 permitted second Saturday of each month – Jeeps/SUVs - $35/vehicle. Residents - $10.00 Discount

Outback Adventure Track

Big Spring · Private

50mi

Off-road park near Big Spring, TX with about 50 miles of trail on roughly 500 acres. Open to dirt bikes, side-by-sides. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideRiding: ($20.00 per rider) kids 7 and under - free camping available to members only

River Run ATV Park

Jacksonville · Cherokee County · Private

Private ATV park on more than 2,000 acres along the Neches River west of Jacksonville in East Texas. Trails run through muddy river bottom and over oil-field roads. The park has 156 RV sites with hookups, 40 cabins, shower houses, a parts store and about six event weekends a year.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepSingle-day use (Sun–Thu only) adult $25, kids 11–17 $15; kids 10 and under free; $5/person off-road surcharge on non-event weekends; event weekend admission $70/person; dry camping $15/visit.

Three Palms Extreme Sports Park

Conroe · Private

4mi

Off-road park near Conroe, TX with about 4 miles of trail on roughly 160 acres. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, single track, large jumps. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeEntry: ($1.00 per person) Spectator Fee - $1/person Riding: ($30.00 per rider) ATV - $40/rider Camping Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $35.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $15.00 30amp - $35/day, 50amp - $50/day – Membership Required - $25/year or $7/day. Pit bike pass - $10; Golf cart pit pass - $10

Trophy Club Park

Trophy Club · Public land

6mi

Off-road park near Trophy Club, TX with about 6 miles of trail on roughly 150 acres. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, mud, large jumps.

Dirt bikeEntry: ($2.00 per vehicle) Non-resident - $5/vehicle Riding: ($15.00 per OHV) Non-resident vehicle with one ATV or motorcycle Monday through Friday - $25/vehicle, weekends - $30/vehicle; Residents - $15/vehicle/day – Texas OHV stickers available for sale Thursday and Friday after 2pm and all day during the weekend. Cost is $16/sticker. Cash or check only.

Twin Buttes OHV Area

San Angelo · Public land

15mi

Overlooking the shores of Twin Buttes Reservoir, this large area offers many miles of narrow and twisty single track to rugged ATV trails. The terrain is mostly sandy with occasional hard pack and loose chunk rock. The trails wind through a mix of prickly pear cactuses, scrub brush and mesquite trees. Camping is permitted but primitive. A Texas OHV Decal and Limited Public Use Permit is required and can be purchased online or at the nearby Family Powersports .

Dirt bikeEntry: ($12.00 per person) Limited Public Use Permit Fee – Entry permit required to hike, fish or camp - $12/person over age 16, expires August 31.

Xtreme Off-Road Park and Beach

Crosby · Private

5mi

This offroad park features hundreds of acres of woods trails, hill climbs, deep mud bogs and numerous small lakes scattered throughout the property. The property even has several beach areas and shaded BBQ spots making it a nice place to relax and cool off after a day of riding. Onsite ATV/UTV rentals and a taco stand are among the amenities. Primitive camping is permitted and choices range from the standard tent sites to lake front spots with full hookups and cabin rentals. Reservations are recommended which can be made online . The park is open daily, weather permitting.

Dirt bikeSide-by-sideJeeps - $10/each Riding: ($30.00 per rider) kids 12 and under - free Camping Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $32.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 RV rates vary from $32-$42/night. Call for check website for details.

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Buffalo Creek Motocross

Edgewood · Private

Motocross track near Edgewood, TX. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, sand, large jumps. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($25.00 per rider) Camping Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Permitted Sat nights with weekend pass or night before race.

Cycle Ranch Motocross Park

Floresville · Private

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

Dirt bikeEntry: ($10.00 per person) Spectator fee during practice days is $10/person; kids 6 and under and adults over 60 are free. Riding: ($25.00 per rider) 80cc and under - $15 Camping Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 – Membership required: Annual - $35; Day - $10

Freestone County Raceway

Wortham · Private

Major Texas motocross facility on the 1,150-acre Miller Ranch near Wortham with national-caliber tracks; former AMA Pro Motocross venue and home of the FMF Texas Winter Series and JS7 Spring Championship. Open for races and scheduled practice days only.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($20.00 per rider)

Rio Bravo Motocross Park

Houston · Private

Motocross track near Houston, TX. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, sand, large jumps. Camping on site.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($30.00 per rider) Members - $20 Camping Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 – Annual Membership - $50

Swan Raceway Park

Swan · Private

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

Dirt bikeRiding: ($325.00 per rider) Family Membership - $400 – January - December $325/rider, $400/family; May - December $275/rider; $340/family; September - December $160/rider; $240/family

Underground MX

Kemp · Private

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

Dirt bikeRiding: ($30.00 per rider) – Track membership required - $10/year

Village Creek Motocross

Fort Worth · Private

Motocross track near Fort Worth, TX. Open to dirt bikes. Terrain: loose dirt, large jumps.

Dirt bikeRiding: ($30.00 per rider) Mini Track and Trails - $20/rider

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