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Written by:
Aaron Grant
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Illinois Offroading/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 Offroading Trail Guide!
We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most
valuable offroading 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 Illinois will
be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their precious
“Offroad 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If any information in this book becomes outdated due to new policies, and you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
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Atkinson Motorsports Park
(Combo)
(Atkinson, Illinois)
(309-936-1200)
This park offers about 210 acres of woods trails, mud bogs, hill climbs and open valleys. The park is open
Monday through Friday from 12pm to 5pm and during weekends from 9am to 5pm. An Illinois DNR
sticker is required which can be purchased at the gate.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
1.
Mon.- Fri. 12pm-5pm;
weekends 9am-5pm
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
A 28site campground with full hookups is available and sites can accommodate large trailers. The park is
open yearround however it may close temporarily during inclement weather. Call before you haul.
Brushy Ridge Motorsports
(Browning, Illinois)
(217-322-4950)
This offroad park has around 20 miles of trails and a couple motocross tracks on 300 acres. The park is
open daily and offers trails for all skill levels and even has a few steep hill climbs.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
20.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year.
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Camping is permitted and is free but is primitive. Park amenities include running water and vault toilets.
Call before you haul.
Chucks Quad Track (Combo)
(Pekin, Illinois)
(309-241-3340)
This 60 acre property offers a motocross track, flat track, oval and center drag track and about 10 miles
of woods trails. There are future plans to add mud drags and bogs for truck pulls.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
10.
Sat. & Sun,
10am-6pm
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
The track is generally open for practice during weekends from 10amto 6pm. The fee is about $10 per
rider and spectators are free.
Coyote ATV Trails
(Coulterville, Illinois)
(618-758-2443)
Located near Coulterville, Illinois, this area offers around 10 miles of ATV trails and a simple motocross
track (not competition style) on about 200 acres. The park fee can be paid at Pistol City Restaurant &
Saloon which is located at the intersection of SR13 and County Road 25.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
10.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Call for schedule
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Riding fees are around $10 per person per day and camping is permitted as long as you pay for the next
day. This is a casual place best suited for UTVs, mud lovers, or kids/novice MX riders. Call before you
haul.
Crooked Creek OHV Area
(Glasgow, Illinois)
(217-742-3415)
Crooked Creek is a family-oriented riding area of about 65 acres, with about 6.5 miles of trails. As you
can see on the map, there is some rolling ground with a practice track on it to the north, and then you
climb up to the south to over 40 acres of wooded trails. Some of these are easy, and some are quite
steep and twisting. There is a new building, with a restroom and shower, kitchen area, and tables and
chairs.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
<1.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
This OHV area offers about 150 acres of diverse terrain that consists of rolling grassy meadows, deep
mud pits and woods trailsnmaintained by the Crooked Creek OHV Riding Club. The area is open daily
from 8am to dusk except during deer hunting season.Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied
by an adult.
Espy Motocross and ATV Park
(Combo)
(Perkin, Illinois)
(309-241-8318)
This property offers miles of ATV trails and a motocross track
.
Permit
Required?
Nope.
Climate Type
Forest.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Miles
Long
5.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Call for schedule
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Membership is required and is about $100/person per year or $150/family per year.
Fox Valley Offroad Park (Combo)
(Ottawa, Illinois)
(815-539-9021)
This large off road park has about 12 miles of unmarked trails, a supercross track, a peewee track and a
fenced off field for beginner riders. The property has a wide variety of terrain that ranges from technical
hill climbs, single track woods trails and dry rocky creek beds. The motocross tracks are regularly
maintained and are groomed and watered during special events.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
12. Sat & Sundays Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Motocross races and harescramble events are held on select dates throughout the year.The park is open
during weekends however may close temporarily during inclement weather or if nobody arrives by
12pm. During th week the property is available for private rental.
Harpole's Heartland Lodge and
Resort
(Nebo, Illinois)
(800-717-4868)
This premier hunting lodge and resort offers miles of scenic ATV trails that wind through rolling hills,
open prairies, mud pits and scenic woods. Other highlights include fishing, horseback riding, sporting
clays and scenic hayrides. Various vacation, lodging and meal packages are available. Camping is
permitted and there are a few electric and primitive sites available.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Miles Long
<1.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited. Prohibited.
The property is open yearround however between mid October through mid December the lodge is
open exclusively to hunters. ATV rentals are also available and reservations are highly recommended.
Lincoln Trail Motosports
(Combo)
(Casey, Illinois)
(217-932-2041)
This OHV Park has miles of woods trails plus four motocross tracks that consist of a vet, practice,
peewee and the new "Bomber Track" a fast flowing track with numerous elevation changes.
Membership is required and day, annual and family passes are offered.
.
Permit
Required?
Yes.
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Forest.
5.
Tue.- Sun.
9am-5pm
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
110 Octance race fuel can be purchased at the park. Call before you haul as park may close temporarily
during inclement weather.
Little Egypt OHV Area
(Marion, Illinois)
(618-982-2992)
This OHV area was once an old strip mine, but thanks to the Little Egypt Off Road Club the area now
offers about 30 miles of woods trails, hill climbs, mud pits and two motocross tracks on 900 acres.The
park is open during both regular and holiday weekends.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
30.
Weekends
8am-5pm
$3.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Motorcycles Some Areas
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
.
Special events and races are occasionally held here.Amenities include a shaded picnic area, electric
hookups and a dump station. Shower facilities are available however are closed during winter months.
Luster's Longhorn Mud Ranch
(Ramsey, Illinois)
(618-322-6145)
Open during select dates only, this new park has over 300 acres of woods trails, mud bogs and hills to
explore. Amenities include restrooms, showers and a spray wash station.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
1.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Check website
SUV/Jeep?
Nope.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
ATV and UTV riders must bring DOT approved helmets and a limited supply of helmets are available for
rent. Primitive camping is available and full RV hookups can be found at Ramsey State Park. Call before
you haul.
Mill Creek Park
(Marshall, Illinois)
(217-889-3601)
This area offers around 15 miles of trails. An IL DNR sticker and daily trail riding permit are required and
both can be purchased at the main entrance. Annual passes are available for around $30 for residents
and $42 for nonresidents.
.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes.
Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
15.
Jan 20- Oct 31
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
Note that the trails are located about 2.5 miles from the main entrance and machines must be hauled to
and from the trailhead as there is no direct access from the campground.
Rocky Glen OHV Park
(Rockford, Illinois)
(815-963-8081)
Open to ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles only, this park offers 120 acres of trails and woods. There is also a
beginner only area and two groomed tracks. Illinois DNR stickers are required and can be purchased on
site.
.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes.
Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
5.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Summer
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
The Safety flags are mandatory for ATVs and UTVs and can be purchased on site for $12. Amenities
include restrooms and showers.
Ruffcorn ORV Park
(Loraine, Illinois)
(217-617-7178)
This 500 acre offroad park is open for riding during the second and fourth weekend of the month.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
<1.
ATV?
Dates Open
2nd and 4th
weekend of the
month
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Entry Fee?
Nope.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
The property has miles of woods trails, hill climbs and creek bed crossings.
South Fork Dirt Riders
(Taylorville, Illinois)
(217-237-4752)
This family owned and operated park has over 400 acres of woods trails and several motocross tracks.
Camping is available and amenities include restroom and shower stalls, ample parking for staging and
camping, picnic areas and a repair shop.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
1.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
Both day passes and annual memberships are available. AMA sanctioned races are occasionally hosted
here. An Illinois DNR sticker is required and can be purchased onsite. Call before you haul.
Splinter Creek Dirt Riders
(Combo)
(Alton, Illinois)
(618-372-4355)
This private motorcycle club offers two separate motocross tracks and a 6 mile long hare scramble track
on 90 acres. The club hosts several AMA sanctioned race events throughout the year that are open to
the public.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles
Long
Nope.
Urban/Manmade
6.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles
Certain
Times
Certain
Times
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Call for schedule
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
Amenities include restroom facilities and room for primitive camping during special events.
The Bike Barn (Combo)
(Morrison, Illinois)
(815-631-5400)
This private property has a motocross track and several miles of trails that consists of peat moss and
loam. Both trails and track are beginner friendly. Membership is required and is about $50/year per
person.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Prohibited.
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
3.
Call for schedule
Nope.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Some Areas.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Some Areas.
Mud bog, motocross and harescramble events are occasionally held during select dates. Call first to
schedule an appointment before coming out.
The Cliffs Off Road Park
(Marseilles, Illinois)
(815-795-5200)
Mud bogs, creek crossings, open fields, rock crawling sections, deep water puddles, narrow 4x4 trails
along with some nice forest scenery can be found at this off Road Park. Open to motorcycles, jeeps and
ATVs, the park operates Friday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm during the summer and 9am to 4pm
during the winter...
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Nope. Forest.
10.
Summer
$5.
Other Vehicles?
ATV?
UTV/SXS?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Motorcycles
Camping is not permitted but Illini State Park and Four Star Campground are just minutes away.
Weekday riding can be scheduled for groups of 15 or more.
Tilton ATV Park
(Tilton, Illinois)
(217-477-0800)
Open to ATV use only, this area offers about 43 miles of marked trails. Lyman Run State Park offers a
staging area to access the trail system however parking is limited to five trailers and machines must be
hauled to and from the campground. Primitive camping is permitted alongside the trails but a permit is
required which can be obtained by contacting the Susquehannock State Forest.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes.
Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
40.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Wed. – Sun.
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Potter County Family Campground offers full RV hookups along with direct trail access. ATVs must be
registered,have proof of liability insurance and be 58" or less in width to fit through the gates.
Williams Hill Pass OHV Park
(Combo)
(Harrisburg, Illinois)
(618-252-6978)
Located in the scenic Shawnee National Forest, this OHV Park has a motocross track, peewee track, flat
dirt track, hiking and ATV trails plus catch and release fishing. Camping is available and both primitive,
RV sites and cabin rentals are offered.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
15.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year.
$5.
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and Sand
Rail?
Prohibited.
Amenities include hot showers, lantern holders, fire rings and picnic tables. Ice,firewood and some
toiletry items can be purchased onsite. The park is open Thursday through Sunday from 8am to dusk and
is closed only during deer hunting season.