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Written by:
Aaron Grant
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North Carolina Off-roading/4x4 Guide
First of all, we want to thank ALL of the Offroaders and 4x4 Enthusiasts out there
who have been such an integral part of our company, brand, and customer base!
And thank you for purchasing this Off-roading Trail Guide!
We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most
valuable off-roading trail that are in their state – to make an educated decision
and prevent any surprises. (What do you mean ATV’s aren’t allowed on these
trails?!)
We have included important information such as:
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Are permits required?
What Climate Type?
How Many Miles are these trails (according to their websites)
What times of the year are they open?
Is there a standing entry fee? If so, How much?
What other vehicles are allowed on these trails?
UTVs? SXS? ATVs? SUV/Jeeps? Dune Buggies? Sand Rails?
And contact information, with a small blurb about the trial itself,
highlighting any important things to keep in mind such as: Are there
bathrooms available, garbage service, etc.
I) A Star-rating, on a scale from 1-5, on the overall value of the trail
With all of that information, we feel that all of our valued customers in North
Carolina will be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their
precious “Off-road Time”.
If any information in this book becomes outdated due to new policies, and you
happen to catch it, please feel free to contact [email protected] and I
will place an edit on the book. And of course, if you are in need of any
suspension parts, truck accessories, and much much more, feel free to check
out our full catalogue at http://www.sdtrucksprings.com – or call us directly at
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Black Swamp OHV Area
(New Bern, NC)
(252-634-6400)
This trail offers eight off-highway-vehicle trail miles for riders. The trail is designated for all-terrain
vehicles, trail bikes and four-wheel drives with a wheel base less than 50 inches.
.
Permit
Required?
Yes
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
Climate Type
Swamp
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
8
Daily- Year
round
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
ThisThis area offers about 8 miles of wooded trails that are open to vehicles less than 50 inches wide.
The cost to ride is $5/day or $30/year. Passes must be obtained in advance by contacting the Croatan
District Office.
Brown Mountain OHV Trails
(Collettsville, NC)
(828-257-4200)
Ride the Trail. The Brown Mountain OHV (off-highway vehicle) area, the only OHV area in the Pisgah
National Forest, offers 34 miles of designated trails. Signs are located at the head of each trail section. A
detailed map of the area is available for purchase.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes
Forest
34
April 1 –
January 1
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Some areas
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Some areas Some areas.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
These trails are mostly designed for trail bikes and ATVs. Jeeps and 4WD vehicles may only use Trail 8
and part of Trail 1. No bushwhacking or cutting vegetation is allowed. Restrooms and picnic facilities are
available at the trailhead.
Brushy Mountain Motor Sports
Park (Combo)
(Taylorsville, NC)
(828-635-7766)
If you have the skills then we have the thrills. If you like to ride twisting, turning, climbing, descending, &
challenging trails that seem to go on forever then Brushy Mountain is the place for you. You can take the
long trail number one and ride for 25.5 miles straight through or you can take one of many return trails
and head back early to the parking lot.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes
Forest
80
Weekends
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Some areas
Some areas
Prohibited
Prohibited.
If you are on two wheels and you have the skills and like tough, challenging, single track trails that will
test your abilities we have over 30 miles of them. Over 40 miles of single track are planned for Brushy
Mountain and we are adding to it all the time
Busco Beach ATV Park &
Campground (Combo)
(Goldsboro, NC)
(919-222-9614)
This ATV Park is situated near a lake that has a nice sandy beach along the outer perimeter. Deep-water
crossings (snorkel recommended), mud and sand pits, hill climbs, a motocross track plus a beginner’s
track and some deep woods trails are among the many things to like about this park.
.
Permit
Required?
No
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Beach/Forest 5
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Some areas
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Daily- Year
round
$5
SUV/Jeep?
Some areas Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Some areas
ThisThis area offers about 8 miles of wooded trails that are open to vehicles less than 50 inches wide.
The cost to ride is $5/day or $30/year. Passes must be obtained in advance by contacting the Croatan
District Office.
Cape Fear ATV and MX Park
(Combo)
(Elizabethtown, NC)
(910-862-5100)
Overlooking the Cape Fear River, this 428 acre family friendly park offers a natural terrain motocross
track along with mud and sand pits plus about 30 miles of woods trails.
.
Permit
Required?
No
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Urban/Manmade 30
Daily-Year
round
$5
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Some areas
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Camping is permitted and RV hookups are available for around $25/night. Swimming and fishing is also
permitted. Park updates are posted on Call before you haul
Durhamtown Tellico
(Murphy, NC)
(828-837-2255)
Durhamtown Tellico is an off-road family wilderness experience nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest for jeeps, buggies, rock crawlers, side by
sides, ATVs and dirt bikes. Durhamtown Tellico's property adjoins the original Tellico ORV facility and
shares much of the same type of terrain, scenery and rock-crawling challenges. Durhamtown Tellico is a
well-managed facility with a focus on sustainability and protecting our trout streams.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
40
Daily- Year
round
$10
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
.
In addition to riding, other activities include camping, fishing and even black bear hunting. Features of
the 3000 acre property include miles of trails, rock crawling areas, panoramic views, waterfalls, stocked
trout streams and ponds, campsites and primitive cabins
Lake Houser ATV Park
(Mooresboro, NC)
(704-472-6280)
Open daily year-round, this 600 acre off-road 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 terrain ranges from hard pack, chunky rock sections and sandy trails.
.
Permit
Required?
No
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Forest
Not
specified
Daily- Year
round
No
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles
Camping is permitted and both primitive and RV hookup sites are available. All OHVs are welcomed and
helmets are required
Midway Hunting and ATV Club
(Oak Island, NC)
(910-457-3800)
Open to ATVs, UTVs and bikes, this area offers about 4,000 acres of woods trails, seven mud bogs and
deep water crossings. Trails are mostly sandy and wind through a mixed pine forest. Primitive camping is
permitted and vault toilets are available.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
70
Daily- Year
round
$5
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
The park is open daily when hunting season is over. Helmets are required.
NC Outdoor Adventures
(Zebulon, NC)
(919-269-0299)
This area is open daily from 7am to 9pm to ATVs, dirt bikes and go-karts and offers about 5 miles of
woods trails that sprawl over 400 scenic acres. The property was designed for the family and youth rider
in mind, so most trails are fairly tame with some sections going through open fields. Camping is
permitted for no extra charge and electric hookups and vault toilets are available.
Permit
Required?
No
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
Climate Type
Forest
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
5
Daily- Year
round
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
There are two memberships available - 6 months for $275 or $395/one year. Membership covers self,
spouse, kids and two guests per visit. There are no daily rates available. Other park highlights include
two stocked ponds with excellent fishing. Please call before arriving because the area is not staffed daily.
North Carolina Motorsports Park
(Zebulon, NC)
(919-269-0299)
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, this motorsports park has five motocross tracks and about nine miles of
marked one-way only woods trails to choose from. Camping is allowed but dogs are not permitted on
the property. Amenities include a concession stand (open during race events), clean vault toilets and
picnic areas.
Permit
Required?
No
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Urban/Manmade
9
Daily- Year
round
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Future plans are to add RV hookups and climate controlled restroom and shower facilities. Nearby Kerr
Lake State Recreation Area</a> offers numerous camping and boating opportunities.
Play Dirt MX and BMX Facility
(Combo)
(Cameron, NC)
(919-964-0007)
This motocross park offers a track that is 3/4 of a mile long and 3.25 miles of tight and narrow ATV trails.
Both track and trails are built into and through the woods. There are plans to expand and add more
trails, a separate peewee track, BMX track and mountain bike trails.
Permit
Required?
No
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Urban/Manmade
2
Weekends
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Some areas
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
A concession stand is available that sells some basic snacks and water.Currently only cash is accepted at
the gate.
Rockcrusher Farm (Combo)
(Hayesville, NC)
(706-897-0597)
Located on the North Carolina and Georgia border, this 500 acre off-road park offers miles of marked
and directional woods trails plus three motocross tracks for all skill levels. Both tent sites and RV
hookups are available plus several picnic areas with tables.
Permit
Required?
No
Climate Type
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Saturday &
Not
Sunday
specified
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Entry Fee?
Nope
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Rockcrusher Farm, situated on 500 acres, features a 1 mile long motocross track with jumps ranging
from easy to experienced. All trails are now directional only and clearly marked. Restrooms have been
located near the MX track with more planned.
Uwharrie OHV Trail System
(Uwharrie, NC)
(910-576-6391)
This popular area offers about 20 miles of challenging trails that consist of steep, rocky and muddy
sections, several stream crossings and loose gravel. The trail system is primarily geared for Jeeps and
ATVs but all OHVs are welcomed.
Permit
Required?
Yes
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Forest
20
April 1 December 15
Nope
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Art Lilley Campground offers free primitive camping and direct trail access, a vault toilet plus an
unloading ramp but there is no running water so come prepared. There are several full service
campgrounds nearby including Arrowhead Campground and Badin Lake Campground but they do not
offer direct OHV trail access so non-street legal machines need to be hauled to and from the staging
areas.
Wayehutta ATV System
(Cullowhee, NC)
(828-293-7032)
Located on the North Carolina and Georgia border, this 500 acre off-road park offers miles of marked
and directional woods trails plus three motocross tracks for all skill levels. Both tent sites and RV
hookups are available plus several picnic areas with tables.
Permit
Required?
No
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Forest
28
April 1 December 15
Nope
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Rockcrusher Farm, situated on 500 acres, features a 1 mile long motocross track with jumps ranging
from easy to experienced. All trails are now directional only and clearly marked. Restrooms have been
located near the MX track with more planned.
Zoo City MX (Combo)
(Asheboro, NC)
(336-964-6699)
This this motocross park features a long 1.25 mile main track and a separate peewee track for the little
guys. The track is 25 feet wide and features the standard obstacles including doubles, tables, rockers,
step up and step downs, along with an extra-large 85 foot triple and a few natural hills and sweepers.
Permit
Required?
No
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Urban/Manmade
1
Call for
schedule
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
Some areas
Prohibited
Prohibited
Amenities include water, bike wash, restrooms, concessions, a playground, group picnic area and
wireless internet. There is also a mountain bike course and a trail loop for both ATVs and dirtbikes.
Primitive camping is permitted. Call before you haul.