Coal Creek OHV Area
Oliver Springs, Tennessee
Website: www.coalcreekohv.com
About: The Coal Creek OHV Area is 72,000 acres of off-road fun located in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Hundreds of off-roaders can be found every weekend enjoying the trails. The trails are open to everyone and just about any type of vehicle. Those with ATVs, motorcycles, Jeeps, buggies, or trucks can enjoy some of the best off-roading in the country. The property is privately owned by the Coal Creek Company. The Windrock ATV Club has a licensing agreement with the Coal Creek Company to manage and maintain the OHV areas on the property. The club does a lot to maintain the OHV areas: It maps and marks each trail and holds monthly work days to ensure the trails are usable and meet environmental standards. The club also provides convenient locations for visitors to purchase the required land use permits to access the area.
Acreage: 72,000
Number of Trails: 160+
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Camping Facilities: Yes, free with park admission
Admission: $15 per person
Gray Rock ORV Park
Mt. Olive, Alabama
Website: www.grayrockorv.com
About: The land surrounding the Gray Rock ORV Park was once private hunting land, but for the past few years, the park has been home to various Superlift 4x4 events as well as the park's own Fall for All events. The trails at this park are ever-changing and range from beginner-level to advanced. Gray Rock is open by reservation or event only.
Acreage: 2,100
Number of Trails: 35+
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Camping Facilities: Yes, $3 per day during events; no charge for reserved events
Admission: Varies depending on event
Hogan's Off-Road Park
Disney, Oklahoma
Website: www.hogansoffroad.com
About: This park is owned and operated by the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) and offers several types of terrain and trail rides. The trails consist of several routes leading through the woods that range from single track trails through trees, muddy swamps, and nasty hillclimbs. Because of three major spillways, this area is well known for its extreme rockcrawling challenges. The land is owned by the GRDA which makes it privately owned; however, it is open for public use. The park is open 24/7.
Acreage: 1,000+
Number of Trails: 75+
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Camping Facilities: Public campgrounds
Admission: Free
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
Gilbert, Minnesota
Website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/iron_range
About: This state-owned park opened in 2002. The park was mined for iron ore up until 1981, which caused dramatic changes in the natural landscape. These changes translate into exciting obstacles and terrain challenges for four-wheeling enthusiasts. The park offers safety training and both indoor and outdoor practice riding facilities for those who ride motorcycles. The trails range from easy (stock vehicles) to difficult, which requires suspension modifications as well as a minimum of 33-inch tires.
Acreage: 1,200+
Number of Trails: 25 miles of varying OHV trails
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Camping Facilities: No
Admission: Must have current Minnesota ORV registration ($30 for three years)