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This 310-acre park is open to all motorized and non-motorized vehicles. Miles of trails with steep climbs, sharp turns, and rugged terrain await the off-road enthusiast.The Corps has established a few basic rules to help ensure that all users will enjoy a safe visit.
- Use only existing trails. Do not break new trails or expand existing trails. This will help prolong the life of the area.
- Respect private property by keeping out of it. The area map posted on the bulletin board near the entrance identifies the boundaries where vehicles may be operated. The boundary line is delineated with yellow posts and identification signs. If you encounter these signs, or a barbed wire fence or rock wall, you are approaching private property. Do not proceed any further.
- This is a day-use only recreation area. The park is closed from sunset to sunrise. No camping or overnight use is permitted. The nearest campground is Fancy Creek State Park, four miles north.
- Open fires are not allowed. An illegal campfire escaped in 1994, scorching hundreds of acres of public and private property.
- All off-road vehicles must have effective mufflers.
- To prevent conflicts, hunting and firearms are prohibited in all of the Corps recreation areas, including the ORV Area. However, the public lands outside of the parks are open to hunting.
- We urge you to tread lightly; please refrain from using the area when the ground is soft and muddy. Riding on wet trails greatly hastens their erosion and eventual demise. Also, do not ride up and down the creek beds. They are not trails.
- Always ride with utmost caution. This is a primitive area, with minimal trail maintenance. Use good judgment: don’t go too fast for conditions; don’t drink and drive; don’t show off. Wear helmets, proper clothing, and similar protective gear. Remember that use of this area is at your own risk. Be safe and enjoy your return visit.
