Welcome to "Our Favorite Riding Spots"
Here you will find a collection of our favorite riding areas. We will do our very best to list in this area ONLY legal riding places. Some areas will be public land, some will be private land open to the public. Some may require Entry Fees, Flags, or Registration stickers. Some areas may NOT be open all year around.		Stay on the trail or STAY HOME !!!		If you have a favorite place that you like to ride, and it's not listed here, send me all the details you can about it. If we like it, we will put it here on the web site for all the people in Illinois and surrounding states to enjoy.
Illinois	Indiana	Kentucky	Michigan	Missouri	Ohio
PA.	Wisconsin
Illinois	In the state of Illinois, Most of the off-road parks in Illinois are privately owned lands being made available for public use. Some of these parks are privately funded and finacially supported with monies you pay to get in. Some of these parks are privately owned but PUBLICLY funded with the monies collected from your ATV registrations along with a small gate fee. In the parks that are funded with registration money, you are required by law to have your ATV registered and to display an Illinois state sticker. To have your ATV registered in another state that also accepts the Illinois sticker is also acceptable.
Top of page	Ki Tracks ATV Park 5047 W Pines Rd, Oregon, IL ki-tracks@spectrumdata.org Entrance at Summer Fun Recreation (Go-Kart facility). Just East of White Pines State Park. Just 30 miles South of Rockford. Cross country trails A scenic ride for varying degrees of abilities. Includes water crossings, some hills and curves, a sweet ride through some very mature pine trees. For the more experienced and daring riders there awaits a 200 foot hill climb to be concurred and some sharp curves and jumps. Mud Pit If you love mud this is the place to ride. I would suggest bringing a change of clothes for the ride home. Sand Pit For a little different terrain we thought you might check out the closet things that we could get to the dunes. 3/4 Mile track Looking for a challenging ride, this is the place to be. Adjust your speed, and the track suits those a little less daring as well. The track includes a large table top, many smaller jumps, whoops and burms. Pee Wee Track Kids only can ride on this track. Gives those youngsters a chance to sharpen their riding skills with out the grown ups getting in the way. Speed Track Open it up here and see what it is like to fly...Quad style that is. Crooked Creek OHV Riding Area 1 Mile West of Winchester, Illinois on IL RT 106 217-473-3002 (cellular) We offer 150 acres of woods and rolling grassland for your riding enjoyment! Everyone is welcome, but those 16 and under must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian. Clark County Trails 20482 N. Park Entrance Road Marshall, IL 62441 1-217-889-3901 Mill Creek Park There are about 15 miles of trails. Type of terrain. Steep, hilly, goes from easy to extreme . Riding is from sun up to dusk. The trails are open year around . Trails are closed after heavy rains. Camping is available. Cabins are available for a weekend. They also have other activities. Facilities. Camping, hunting, and fishing Handicapped accessible: Basic parts are accessible - the flat land Cost to ride. In-district = $4 per day, $25 a year Out-district = $6 per day, $35 a year Special events: No Consent forms/waivers. Everyone has to sign a waiver. If underage and the parents are there, parents are asked to sign. Little Egypt Located in Harrisburg, IL Williamson county, its a strip mine converted to an Off-Road park. There are 400 acres of land available to ride on with over 30 miles in trails, tall hills, Rolling hills, wooded trails, and open land and a MX track to test your skills on. The park is open sat & sun year 'round, weather permitting. 1-618-252-2062 Facilities. Welcome Center Handicapped accessible. Yes Cost to ride. $10 per day Rules: Must wear helmets, eye protection, boots, and long pants. Call 618-525-6061 or 618-252-3978 for more info Consent forms/waivers. Must sign a consent form. Underage riders must be supervised. Williams Hill Pass 207 Shawnee Drive,Harrisburg, IL 62946 1-618-252-3837 Located in Saline county, the park has 220 acres of riding with over 10 miles of trails. They have a MX track to test your skills, and camping is available. Type of terrain. Hills, wooded, an open field track, and a motocross practice track Days/hours of operation. In the late spring - 3 days a week Friday-Sunday . Eventually it will be open 7 days a week. Is it seasonal? Yes Handicapped accessible. Yes, accessible bathrooms and shower. Cost to ride. $10 per day. We will have membership dues. Rules: Helmets are required Consent forms/waivers. If minors, parents must sign. Triple "H" Triple H. Inc./South Fork Dirt Riders1454 N. 775 E. RoadTaylorville, IL 62568 Located in Christian county on 320 acres of nicely wooded land. They also have a MX track with a very cool finish line jump for testing your skills. Type of terrain. River bottoms, rolling grass, timber, and rolling hills. Days/Hours of operation.8:00am - Dusk, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Available to ride during the week for large groups, call for an appointment. 1-217-237-4752 Facilities. Primitive Camping, flushable bathrooms, showers, a place to wash your ATV or motorcycle, snack bar, and changing room. If your driving south on Rt29, turn right at Rt104. Drive west for about 4-5 miles. You will see an "AMA" sign. Turn left (south). The park is at the bottom of the hill. Handicapped accessible: Yes Special Events: HARE scrambles, AMA motocross, Mud Drag & Sled Pulls Cost: $10 per day Rules: Helmets and goggles required Consent forms/waivers. If minors, parents must sign. Coyote ATV Trail Riders, Inc. Located in Perry county. Coulterville, IL 1-618- 758-2851 Total Acres: 120-130, 250 if they use the horse trails (only on special events) Miles of trails: 10 Type of terrain: Hills, jumps Days/hours of operation: 7 days a week Is it seasonal? No Facilities: Camping Handicapped accessible: Yes Cost to ride. $5 per day or $25 per year Rules: Helmets and protective clothing are suggested Consent forms/waivers. If minors, parents must sign. Byron Motorsports Park Byron Illinois, 1-815-234-2271 Located just South Of Rockford Illinois 2525 E, Ash Road Byron, IL 61010 AMA santioned MX track . Open to the public during the week and weekends when no races are scheduled. 20 acres of land is available as a trail area. You must be an AMA member. Memberships are available at the track the day you want to ride. There is an entry fee to the track. Memberships to the track are available also. Park closes for the season once the snow begins to fly. Lincoln Trail MotorSports Located in Casey Illinois. 1-217-932-2041 They have a 215 acre riding area with a MX track and a grass track. Its a members only park. Membership is $50.00 a year. Members have complete access. Open all year around , camping is allowed. They do have special events throughout the year. The Bike Barn in Morrison IL. 13524 Black Rd Morrison, IL 61270 HOTLINE: (815) 778-3641 Web site: unitedoffroadracing.com HeartLand Lodge Located in Nebo Illinois on 1200 acres of rolling hills. They have a 7500 sq ft lodge that will provide you with 5 star accomodations. A great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The lodge has 11 regular rooms, 2 theme rooms, a conference room, a great room, and a rec room. Meals and nightly Bonfires are included with your nights stay. Activities include....ATVing, Paintball, Hayrides, Horseback riding, Fishing, hunting, Shooting clays, Vollyball, Golf, Bike riding, Pool table, and MUCH MUCH MORE !!!! 1 person for 1 night (meals included)= $115.00 2 people for 1 night (meals included) = $160.00 1 person for 1 night (no meals) = $50.00 2 people for 1 night (no meals) = $65.00 Call 1-217-734-2526   THE BRICKYARD HOME OF THE BRICKYARD MUDSLINGERS ATVs 4x4s DIRT BIKES WE HAVE ALL KINDS OF RIDING,MUD, DRY, MUD, FLATS, JUMPS. WE HAVE TRAILS FOR NOVICE OR ADVANCED RIDERS. CAMPING AND PICNICING WELCOMED $ 5 A DAY OR $20 A MONTH PER FAMILY TAKE U.S. 67 TO VIOLA TURN WEST ON HWY .17 TURN RIGHT ON 230 st. THEN ABOUT 2 miles CALL JOE FISCHER 309-582-2959 Osage Trails Inc. 4 wheel ATV's They are only open on the weekends from 9 am to 6 pm For $10 per day you can ride all you want on various terrain's It is located west of Buffalo Rock shooting range and dirt bike track Their phone number is 815-434-7505 Fox Valley Off Road This place is owned by the same people that put on the Megacross races in Mendota at the Fair Grounds. Fox Valley is located in Wedron just North of Ottawa They have about 105 acres The phone number is 815-539-9021, Track #is 815-431-9913 E-Mail address is: wardy@megacross.com The Wilburn Ruffcorn Farm  Central IL. It's private property that is owned by a man named Wilbur Ruffcorn, but it is open to the public 365 days a year. Most privately owned places shut down to ATVs when hunting season comes in. Mr. Ruffcorn doesn't. There is approximately 400-500 acres of riding area intermixed among his fields. There are lots of hills to climb, plenty of mud to play in, a nice big rock bottom creek to splash around in, and even a little sand to roost. Not sure how many miles of trails because it is spread out over such a big area. It's a lot of fun though, and a great place to spend a day riding. The charge is $10.00 per person, although he has been known to give "special" family rates. He has discounted rates for 2 day (primitive) camping also, usually $15.00. The place is located about 2 miles south of Loraine, IL. From Hwy. 61, turn South on County Road 1500. Follow it about a mile, where it will turn to the East. Another 1/4 mile to the first house on the right. There should be a small sign by the driveway. Pull in and stop at the house. Wilbur Ruffcorn 1530 N 2500th Ave Loraine, IL 62349 ...Ph: 217-938-2483 Chucks Quad Track (This is all the info I have about this place) There is a new park open in pekin, illlinois-the cost is 10 the first time-5 after that-located in pekin-take 29 out of pekin by the jail and then turn a stoplight onto manito blacktop and it is about a mile on that road ont he left hand side-they have about 25 acres-small but fun. they have a atv track-pretty nice-trails and sand area. I dont think this place has been there long and I havent contacted the owner of the place just yet, youll notice a phone # on the sign.
Kentucky Big Rock ATV and Dirt Bike Park Let me tell you about Big Rock ATV and Dirtbike Park. It is nearly 2000 acres of family owned land here in Maysville, Kentucky. The terrain itself consists of many large wooded valleys and long open ridges. There are miles and miles of trails completely in the woods. The trails themselves consist of dozer made trails and rider made trails. There are plenty of challenging hill climbs to satisfy the most hardcore riders, and plenty of easy trails for kids and beginners. Big Rock is operated with safety and family fun in mind. We absolutely allow NO alcohol on the premises, all riders are Required to Wear Helmets, and riding double is prohibited. We have park patrol riders on duty to help those in need, and to try and insure that everyone has a fun and safe riding experience. Only ATV's and dirtbikes are allowed at Big Rock, no Jeeps, trucks ,buggies,or 3-wheelers. Big Rock is located just east of Maysville, Ky. off Rt 9, only a little over an hours drive from the Cincinnati, No. Kentucky area. The park is open every Saturday and Sunday, regardless of the weather, year round. The gates open at 9:00 am until 5:00 pm (Winter Hours) We are closed on Thanksgiving Day , but open that Friday , Saturday and Sunday, closed Christmas Day, but open the day after Christmas and on New Years Day. Also open throughout the year on all long three day holidays, and weekdays for groups of 7 or more by advance reservation. There is primitive camping available, along with restroom, pressure washer and snack bar. The rates are $17 a day for adults,($25 for a two day pass) , $12 a day for children 12 to 17 and $5 a day for those under 12. Kentucky's Land Between the Lakes, Turkey Bay OHV Area. 2500 Acers!! This place is the best. Hills that go on forever and rocks all over. right on the lake. You have got to go there it's great. When you go there stay at the Ken Oaks Resort Cottages http://www.kenoakresort.com/main.htm This is a family owned and operated place and they have lots of room for your rig and trailer. The prices are low and the cottages are very nice I wouldn't stay any other place when I'm in the area http://www2.lbl.org/lbl/OHVTrails.html
Indiana
Top of page	The "BADLANDS" The BadLands is an ATV , Bikes, 4wd, offroad park. It is private property open to the public 363 days a year. It may be closed on some days to ATVers and Bikes due to truck events. Call ahead. 765-762-2981. The park consists of 700 acres of sand dunes, woods, ceeeks, hills, and trails. Cost is $15.00 a day. Flags are required. ( You can purchase them there) Make sure you get a copy of the rules when you check in. Bathrooms and food on site. ABSOLUTLY NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. (availability of food is subject to the weather) It's located in Attica Indiana @ 3968 N. Xavier rd . Its just off U.S. 41. Its good for a day of riding. I visit 2 or 3 times a year. It,s a 3 hour drive from Chicago. Make sure you have plenty of gas. There is also a dealer in the area. You can get a list of resturants and hotels in the area from the check in counter.
Michigan	Michigan state stickers are required to ride ATVs in the state of michigan. EVEN if your ATV is registered in another state.
Top of page	Silver Lake State Park Silver Lake, Nice place to ride. Open to ATVs, Bikes, trucks, jeeps, sand rails, MONSTER TRUCKS, ect, ect. Located in "Mears", abour 1/2 way between Muskegon and Ludington on the map. It is One of the Premier areas for hitting the dunes on the east coast. The park is aprox. 400 acres of sand dunes. The terrain is varying. BIG dunes, Bowls, Flat areas. Flags are required and MUST meet their requirments. The park is RIGHT on the lake. You can ride hard all morning, take a picnic lunch onto the beach, swim in the lake to cool off, then hit the dunes again. This place is really popular, and parking is limited. They now have a system in place to control the traffic comming into the park. You are assigned a time in which you can show up to enter the park. I also heard that beginning in 2002, they may begin checking the db level of each exhaust. Drive towards Mears, and then follow the signs. You cant miss it. You can purchase state stickers at the park, and flags across the street at a place called "Apple tree". The park is seasonal, it's not open all year around. Call for more info....616-873-3083.
Missouri
Top of page	St Joe State park The most distinctive feature of St. Joe State Park is the 2,000 acres of riding area for off-road vehicle (ORV) use. Trails wind through the wooded portions of the park, as well as through 800 acres of sand flats, an area created by the sandlike residue - or tailings - from the lead mining process. Signs clearly mark the boundaries of the ORV area, and all off-road vehicles must stay within these boundaries at all times. A staging area is available for parking and unloading vehicles. Snowmobiles are permitted during the winter months. For the convenience of ORV users, a campground is located near the riding area with 15 electric and 35 basic sites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Laundry facilities, modern restrooms, hot showers, a playground and a dumping station are located in the camping area. A trail from the campground to the ORV area provides access for unlicensed ORVs that are not permitted on park roads. For more info click here Chadwick ORV area. About 11,000 acres and 125 miles of trails. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/marktwain/recreation/trails/hike_chadwick.htm Trails from begineer to nearly impassable. Mostly rocky to very rocky. Finger Lakes OHV. 70 miles of trails in and around an abandoned strip mine. Also has an MX track. http://www.mostateparks.com/fingerlakes.htm
Ohio	ATV registration is required in this state. Registration in another state is also acceptable.
Top of page	Wayne National Forest Also known as "Monday Creek". The trail head is located south east of Columbus on St Rt 33, in Nelsonville. There are approx. 80 - 100 miles of trails. The trails range from "easy" to "difficult". Beautifull trail system in the fall. No gas or food available "on" the trail. Trail is NOT open all year around. Call Ohio DNR for more info.
PA	Ridgeway Ranger station 814-776-6172
Top of page	Allageheny National Forest The trail head is located on St Rt 66 10 to 20 mile south of the city of Kane. Their are actually 3 trail systems that connect to each other consisting of over 80 miles of trails. Difficulty ranges from easy to intermediate. Nice trail system located in the foot hills of the mountains. No gas or food is available on the trail system. Trail system is open from Memorial day to Sept 24, then open again from December 20 to April 1rst, weather permitting.
Wisconsin	ATV registration is required to ride ANYWHERE in the state of Wisconsin. registration in another state is acceptable.
Top of page	Black River Falls Thge Black River State forest and the Jackson County Forest trail system consist of over 100 miles of trails. One can go from Millston north to Lake Arbutus at Hatfield and from Black River falls east to Prey. This is a nice trail system that does get groomed on occasion. Take interstate highway 94 towards black River falls.There is a trailhead located on Highway"O". Get off Rt 94 at Highway "O", turn right, the trail access is on the left hand side a few miles up the road. Watch for the signs. There is also a trail head in Black River Falls. Exit Rt 94 at Rt 54, Turn right. The trail head is on airport rd. Food and gas are available from the trail in Black River Falls and in Millston. Lodging is available in Black River Falls, Millston, Crawford Hills Campground, and East Arbutus Campground. Trails are open from May 15 to October 15, and then again December 15 to March 15. Oconto County The Oconto county trail system has over 100 miles of ATV ONLY trails. From Chicago, take highway 94/41 north into Milwaukee. Continue north on Rt 43 out of Milwaukee and into Green Bay. Continue north out of Green Bay on Rt 141. Continue north on Rt 141 untill you get to Rt 64. Head west on Rt 64 for about 15 miles. The trail head is located on "something"horst rd. There is no gas available on the trail system. Food is available on the trail at the "Wheel Inn". This is a very nice trail system. Well marked. It has a "Play Area" with some jumps , whoops, and at times some mud holes for the 4X4 s. Most of the trails are through the woods. They twist and wind up and down some very nice terrain. Trails close Oct 28. Clark County Clark County offers over 150 mile of trail system that wind and loop through 133,000 acres of the Clark County Forest. Trails are closed from March 15 to May 15 and during shooting hours of GUN deer season. Bong Recreation Area Bong Rec is located on Rt 142 about 1 1/2 miles west of Rt 75 in Burlington Wisc. The State park has 3 "Special use Zones" that are used for ATVs and other events. Each zone has an atv trail about 3 miles in length. They each inter connect for a total of about 10 miles of trail. Trails are FLAT with no hills or jumps. This is a great place for a beginner and little kids to learn to ride. They even have a fenced in short track for the Wee People where mom and dad can keep a close eye on the youngsters. Some or all zones may be closed to ATVs during special events or after heavy rains. ALWAYS call ahead and check your schedule (available when you check in). Access to the special use zones costs 8 bucks a day, or you can buy a season pass for $25.00. Trails close at 11:00 at night. The Cheese Country Trail It starts just across the border in Monroe WI. http://www.watva.org/atvsouthwi.htm Miles of fun-filled four wheeling can be found in Southwest Wisconsin. The Cheese Country Recreational Trail boasts 47 miles of improved, abandoned railroad grade extending from Mineral Point in Iowa County, to Darlington in Lafayette County, on to Monroe in Green County. The trail surface consists of mainly flat, dry, level riding, following the former Milwaukee Railroad grade that runs parallel with the picturesque Pectonica River. The trail is appropriately named after the approximately 30 cheese factories in Lafayette, Green and Iowa counties, producing large quantities of cheeses such as Swiss, Muenster and Limburger. The Pecatonica Trail, affords approximately 15 miles of shared used trail along an abandoned railroad grade from Calamine, where it connects with the Cheese Country Trail, running west to Belmont and the Lafayette County line near Platteville. This trail is open April 1 through November 15. ATV fun can be found on the stretch of trail in the Blanchardville, Holldale, Darlington, and Gratiot areas. This trail connects with the Cheese Country Trail south of Calamine and again just north of Darlington. From April 1 through November 15 when the Cheese Country Trail is open, riders can enjoy the journey.