Designated off-highway vehicle trails on national forests, state forests and other public land. Riding anywhere else on these lands, including mudding and making new trails, is illegal.
Apalachicola National Forest Mixed-Use 4x4 Roads (Liberty County)
- Panhandle
- Liberty County, Apalachicola National Forest
- 4x4 trucks and Jeeps
- ATVs
In the Liberty County part of the Apalachicola National Forest, some unmaintained system roads are open to 4x4s and ATVs during hunting season, with no permit required. They are marked with brown fiberglass posts, a three-digit road number and a Jeep symbol. Other numbered roads are for licensed vehicles only, and unnumbered roads are closed to all motor vehicles. The Forest Service publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map for the Apalachicola.
Vehicles: 4x4s and ATVs on marked mixed-use roads; licensed vehicles on numbered roads
Trails: Unmaintained system roads marked with brown fiberglass posts, a 3-digit road number and a Jeep symbol
Permits and passes: No permit required
Prices (as listed): Free
Hours: Hunting season
Rules: Numbered roads are open to licensed vehicles only, except mixed-use roads. Unnumbered roads are closed to all motor vehicles. Licensed vehicles must show a metal plate and carry registration. Check the Apalachicola Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- Liberty County mixed-use roads are for 4x4 and ATV use during hunting season, with no permit. (source)
- They are marked with brown posts, a 3-digit number and a Jeep symbol. (source)
- Numbered roads are for licensed vehicles only, except mixed-use roads. (source)
- Unnumbered roads are closed to all motor vehicles. (source)
- An Apalachicola Motor Vehicle Use Map is available for mobile devices. (source)
Apalachicola National Forest OHV Trails (Leon County) - Springhill Motorcycle Trailhead
- Panhandle
- Leon County, Apalachicola National Forest
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
The Springhill Motorcycle Trailhead is the trailhead for the off-road motorcycle trail system in the Apalachicola National Forest. OHV trails are only in Leon County: yellow trails (55 miles) allow ATVs, ROVs and motorcycles, and white trails (56 miles) are for motorcycles only. ROVs must be 60 inches or less in width. A pass is required, and hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter. The trailhead has drinking water and flush toilets.
Vehicles: OHVs only on OHV trails: yellow trails for ATVs, ROVs (60 inches or less) and motorcycles; white trails for motorcycles only
Trails: Yellow OHV trails 55 miles (ATVs, ROVs, motorcycles); white OHV trails 56 miles (motorcycles only); two-way travel
Address: Springhill Motorcycle Trailhead
Permits and passes: Pass required on OHV trails (3-day, 7-day and annual passes online)
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person 7-day; $75 per person annual; no entrance fee
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter
Rules: Pass required on OHV trails. Riders under 16 must pass an online course. Travel is two-way. Numbered roads are for licensed vehicles only, except mixed-use roads (30 mph speed limit in Leon County). Unnumbered roads are closed to all motor vehicles. Forest Service-approved spark arrestors required.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- Springhill is the trailhead for the forest's off-road motorcycle trail system. (source)
- Yellow OHV trails (55 miles) allow ATVs, ROVs and motorcycles. (source)
- White OHV trails (56 miles) are for motorcycles only. (source)
- ROVs must be 60 inches or less wide and 1,500 pounds or less dry weight. (source)
- Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter. (source)
- A pass is required to ride OHV trails in the Apalachicola. (source)
- Ocala and Apalachicola OHV passes are $10 per person for 3 days, $25 for 7 days or $75 for a year. (source)
Silver Lake OHV Trailhead (Apalachicola National Forest)
- Panhandle
- Leon County, Apalachicola National Forest
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
The Silver Lake OHV Trailhead gives access to the ATV trail system in the Apalachicola National Forest. Parking is inside the Silver Lake Recreation Area, to the right as you enter. In Leon County, only OHVs with the required pass may use the OHV trails, and travel is two-way. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter.
Vehicles: ATVs, ROVs and motorcycles on yellow trails; motorcycles only on white trails
Trails: Access to the ATV trail system (Leon County OHV trails)
Address: Inside Silver Lake Recreation Area, to the right as you enter
Permits and passes: Pass required on OHV trails
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person 7-day; $75 per person annual
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (summer) and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (winter)
Rules: Pass required on OHV trails. Riders under 16 must pass an online course. Travel is two-way. Numbered roads are for licensed vehicles only, except mixed-use roads (30 mph speed limit in Leon County). Unnumbered roads are closed to all motor vehicles. Forest Service-approved spark arrestors required.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- The trailhead serves the ATV trail system. (source)
- Parking is inside Silver Lake Recreation Area, to the right as you enter. (source)
- Only OHVs with the required pass may use the Leon County OHV trails. (source)
- Travel is two-way on all trails. (source)
- Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter. (source)
Tate's Hell State Forest OHV Trail System
- Panhandle
- Carrabelle (Franklin County)
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
The Tate's Hell OHV Trail System opened in 2005 and was the first trail system developed under Florida's T. Mark Schmidt OHV Safety and Recreation Act. It offers more than 150 miles of designated trails on existing forest roads for motorcycles, ATVs and ROVs, through cypress swamps and pine flatwoods. A $15 three-day pass per vehicle or an $80 annual pass is required. Riding hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, and all roads have a 30 mph maximum speed. The County Line OHV Campground has three primitive sites for $10 a night.
Vehicles: Off-highway motorcycles, ATVs and ROVs (ATV definition: 55 inches or less, 1,500 pounds or less)
Trails: More than 150 miles of designated trails on existing forest roads; 34,000 acres; cypress/titi swamps, blackwater rivers, pine flatwoods
Address: Pine Branch OHV Staging Area/Trailhead, 1421 Gully Branch Road, Carrabelle, FL 32322; County Line OHV Campground, 2000 County Line Road, Carrabelle
Permits and passes: Florida Forest Service OHV permit for each OHM, ROV and ATV, displayed on the left front; annual (July 1-June 30) or 3-day pass via ReserveAmerica or 1-877-879-3859
Prices (as listed): 3-day pass $15 per vehicle (valid only at Tate's Hell); annual pass $80; primitive camping $10 per night
Hours: OHV operation 8 a.m. to sunset; during hunting season licensed hunters may ride one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Rules: 30 mph maximum on all roads; trails on designated roads only; unlicensed vehicles must be trailered to staging areas; FDOT-approved helmet for all riders; under 16 need eye protection, boots, direct adult supervision and safety course; spark arresters and mufflers; roads are two-way and shared with other traffic.
Since: 2005
Contact: Tate's Hell State Forest, 290 Airport Road, Carrabelle, FL 32322, (850) 697-0010
Sources differ: Phone: the Tate's Hell brochure lists (850) 697-0010; the Florida OHV Guidebook lists (850) 694-0010.
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What the official pages say
- The system has more than 150 miles of trails on forest roads for OHMs, ATVs and ROVs. (source)
- It was developed in 2005. (source)
- The three-day permit is $15 per vehicle. (source)
- The annual pass is $80. (source)
- Legal riding hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. (source)
- All roads have a 30 mph maximum speed. (source)
- County Line OHV Campground primitive camping is $10 per night. (source)
- The forest office phone is (850) 697-0010. (source)
Delancy Loops OHV Trail (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- North of Salt Springs, Ocala National Forest
- ATVs
- Dirt bikes
The Delancy Loops are 16 miles of trail in six tightly interconnected loops, open to motorcycles and ATVs only. The trailhead is along SR 19 north of Salt Springs, and the loops also connect to the Longleaf Trail. The part of the trail east of NFR 21 is closed from December 5 to January 5; riders can still use the loops west of NFR 21 from the Lake Delancy West or Rodman trailheads. An Ocala OHV pass is required.
Vehicles: Motorcycles and ATVs only
Trails: 16 miles in six tightly connected loops
Address: Delancy Loops Trailhead along SR 19 north of Salt Springs
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person 7-day; $75 per person annual
Hours: Section east of NFR 21 closed December 5 to January 5
Rules: Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- The Delancy Loops are 16 miles in six tightly connected loops. (source)
- The trail is for motorcycles and ATVs only. (source)
- Access is from the Delancy Loops Trailhead on SR 19 north of Salt Springs. (source)
- The trail east of NFR 21 closes from December 5 to January 5. (source)
- During that closure, riders can use the loops west of NFR 21. (source)
- Ocala and Apalachicola OHV passes are $10 per person for 3 days, $25 for 7 days or $75 for a year. (source)
Hog Valley and Tobacco Patch OHV Trails (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- Northwest edge of the Ocala National Forest
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
Hog Valley is a 13-mile loop open to ATVs, motorcycles and UTVs, linked to the riverside community of Hog Valley. Tobacco Patch is 18 miles in three stacked loops on the northwestern edge of the forest, near the Ocklawaha River. Neither trail has its own trailhead; riders reach them from NE 150th Ave or from connecting trails such as the Pipeline Trail. Both need an Ocala OHV pass.
Vehicles: ATVs, motorcycles and UTVs
Trails: Hog Valley: 13-mile loop; Tobacco Patch: 18 miles in three stacked loops near the Ocklawaha River
Address: No trailhead of their own; reached from NE 150th Ave or the Pipeline Trailhead on SR 316
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person 7-day; $75 per person annual
Rules: Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- Hog Valley is a 13-mile loop open to ATVs, motorcycles and UTVs. (source)
- Hog Valley has no trailhead of its own. (source)
- Tobacco Patch is 18 miles in three stacked loops near the Ocklawaha River. (source)
- Tobacco Patch can be reached via NE 150th Ave. (source)
- Ocala and Apalachicola OHV passes are $10 per person for 3 days, $25 for 7 days or $75 for a year. (source)
Lake Delancy West OHV Campground (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- Western shore of Lake Delancy, Ocala National Forest
Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area with OHV corrals and access to the marked trails of the Ocala North OHV Trail System. It has 30 tent and small-trailer campsites in the pine forest on the western shore of Lake Delancy. Sites are $10 a night, with check-in at 3 p.m. and a 14-day limit in any 30 days. Bears visit the area, so food must be stored in a bear-proof container or a vehicle.
Vehicles: OHVs on marked Ocala North trails
Trails: Direct access to the Ocala North OHV Trail System
Address: Delancy West area off FR 66
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required to ride
Prices (as listed): $10 per night (single site with water hook-up)
Hours: Check in 3 p.m., check out 11 a.m.; 14-day stay limit in 30 days
Rules: OHV riders must stay on trails marked for their use. Food must be stored in a bear-proof container or vehicle. Pets on a leash no longer than six feet.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- There are 30 tent and small-trailer sites along Lake Delancy. (source)
- A large OHV corral gives campers a place to park ATVs at night. (source)
- Camping is $10 per night. (source)
- OHV riders must stay on trails marked for their use. (source)
- Stays are limited to 14 days in a 30-day period. (source)
- Food must be stored in a bear-proof container or vehicle. (source)
Longleaf OHV Trail (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- Ocala National Forest
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
The Longleaf OHV Trail is a 25-mile stacked loop system in the Ocala National Forest. It crosses steeply rolling longleaf pine and wiregrass country on some of the tallest hills in the forest. It is open to motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs, and connects to the Hog Valley, Motorcycle Loop, Tobacco Patch, Pipeline and Delancy Loops trails. Riders start from the Rodman Trailhead, Delancy West or the OHV Center off FR 11.
Vehicles: Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs
Trails: 25-mile stacked loop system; steeply rolling longleaf pine and wiregrass hills
Address: Rodman OHV Trailhead, Delancy West Trailhead and Campground, or the OHV Center off FR 11
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person 7-day; $75 per person annual
Rules: Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- Longleaf is a 25-mile stacked loop system. (source)
- It is open to motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs. (source)
- The terrain is steeply rolling longleaf pine and wiregrass on some of the forest's tallest hills. (source)
- It links to the Hog Valley, Motorcycle Loop, Tobacco Patch, Pipeline and Delancy Loops trails. (source)
- Ocala and Apalachicola OHV passes are $10 per person for 3 days, $25 for 7 days or $75 for a year. (source)
Mallory Swamp ATV Trail (Suwannee River Water Management District)
- North Central Florida
- Between Mayo, Branford and Old Town (Lafayette/Dixie area)
- ATVs
Mallory Swamp is the one Suwannee River Water Management District tract with an ATV trail, offering 38 miles on designated roads marked with a brown ATV sign. The trail is seasonal, open during non-hunting times from late April into September. Every rider needs a daily special-use authorization from the kiosk at the trail parking area. ATVs must have a spark arrestor and stay under an 86 dBA noise limit, and the trail speed limit is 20 mph.
Vehicles: ATVs
Trails: 38 miles of ATV trail on designated named or numbered roads; 31,317-acre tract
Address: Trailhead at the check station off Crapps Tower Grade
Permits and passes: Free daily special-use authorization (SUA) from the kiosk at the ATV trail parking area
Hours: Seasonal: open during non-hunting times from late April to late (or mid) September; daily use 1.5 hours before sunrise to 1.5 hours after sunset
Rules: Ride only on the ATV trail marked with the ATV icon; riders 16 or younger must be with a parent or guardian who signs the SUA; brakes, muffler and 86 dBA noise limit; Forest Service-approved spark arrestor; 20 mph trail speed limit, 5 mph in staging area; no alcohol; no passengers on single-rider ATVs (safety guideline). ATV use is prohibited on other District lands.
Contact: Suwannee River Water Management District, 386.362.1001 or 800.226.1066 (FL only)
Sources differ: Season end: the tract page says the ATV trail 'is open from late April to mid September'; the authorization page says 'late April to late September'.
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What the official pages say
- Mallory Swamp has 38 miles of ATV trails starting at the check station off Crapps Tower Grade. (source)
- The trail is open during non-hunting times from late April to late September. (source)
- Every ATV operator needs a daily special-use authorization. (source)
- ATV use is prohibited on other District lands. (source)
- ATVs need brakes, a muffler and must stay under 86 dBA. (source)
- Trail speed must not exceed 20 mph. (source)
- Riders 16 or younger must be with a parent or legal guardian. (source)
- The District office phone is 386.362.1001. (source)
Motorcycle Loop OHV Trail (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- West of Lake Delancy, Ocala National Forest
- Dirt bikes
The Motorcycle Loop is a 14-mile system of stacked loops open to motorcycles only. Its twisting, narrow trails run through longleaf pine and scrub forest. The trailhead is on FR 66 west of Lake Delancy and is open dawn to dusk. The day-use fee is $10 per person for three days, $25 per week or $75 a year.
Vehicles: Motorcycles only
Trails: 14-mile system of stacked loops; twisting narrow trails through longleaf pine and scrub
Address: Motorcycle Loop Trailhead along FR 66 west of Lake Delancy
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required
Prices (as listed): $10 per person per three days; $25 per person per week; $75 per person annual
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Rules: Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- The Motorcycle Loop is open to motorcycles only. (source)
- It is a 14-mile system of stacked loops reached from FR 66 west of Lake Delancy. (source)
- The trails are twisting and narrow, through longleaf pine and scrub. (source)
- The trailhead is open dawn to dusk. (source)
- Fees are $10 per person for three days, $25 per week or $75 a year. (source)
Ocala Centennial OHV Trail System (Big Scrub, Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- South central Ocala National Forest
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
The Ocala Centennial OHV Trail is a 47-mile loop system in the Big Scrub, the largest contiguous sand pine scrub in the world. It was dedicated in 2008, the Forest Service's centennial year. Unlicensed vehicles less than 65 inches wide are allowed, and a 20 mph speed limit is enforced. The Centennial Trailhead is open dawn till dusk, and the 47-site Big Scrub Campground gives campers direct trail access for $20 a night.
Vehicles: ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles; unlicensed vehicles less than 65 inches
Trails: 47-mile loop system through the Big Scrub sand pine scrub
Address: Centennial OHV Trailhead (north access) and Big Scrub Campground
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required
Prices (as listed): $10 per person per three days; $25 per person per week; $75 per person annual. Big Scrub Campground $20 per site per night
Hours: Centennial Trailhead dawn till dusk
Rules: 20 mph speed limit enforced. ATVs must stay on their own trails. Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Since: 2008 (dedicated in the Forest Service centennial year)
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- The Centennial trail is a 47-mile loop system, dedicated in 2008. (source)
- Unlicensed vehicles less than 65 inches wide are allowed. (source)
- A 20 mph speed limit is enforced. (source)
- The Centennial Trailhead serves ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles. (source)
- Trailhead hours are dawn till dusk. (source)
- Big Scrub Campground has 47 sites with direct trail access. (source)
- Big Scrub camping is $20 per site per night. (source)
Ocala North OHV Trail System (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- Ocala National Forest (north end, near Salt Springs)
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
The Ocala North OHV Trail System has 125 miles of trail in the north end of the Ocala National Forest. It includes a 14-mile motorcycle-only trail, 35 miles for motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs less than 50 inches wide, and 76 miles of mixed-use trail shared with licensed vehicles. Riders reach it from several trailheads, including Delancy West on FR 66, where OHV camping is permitted. A pass is required: $10 per person for 3 days, $25 for 7 days or $75 a year. The Forest Service says the trails are not designed for mud bogging or donuts.
Vehicles: Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs (UTVs less than 50 inches wide on the narrower trails); some segments motorcycle-only or motorcycle and ATV only; 76 miles are mixed use with licensed vehicles
Trails: 125 miles: 14-mile motorcycle-only trail, 35 miles for motorcycles/ATVs/UTVs under 50 inches, 76 miles mixed use. Includes Delancy Loops (16), Hog Valley (13), Longleaf (25), Motorcycle Loop (14), Pipeline (19), Tobacco Patch (18), other trails (20)
Address: Trailheads: Delancy Loops (SR 19), Pipeline (SR 316), Delancy West (FR 66), Rodman (past Kirkpatrick Dam), OHV Center (FR 11), Motorcycle Loop (FR 66)
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required, bought online at Recreation.gov
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person 7-day; $75 per person annual
Hours: Dawn to dusk at the trailheads
Rules: Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- The system has 125 miles of trail, including a 14-mile motorcycle-only trail. (source)
- Thirty-five miles are open to motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs less than 50 inches wide. (source)
- Seventy-six miles are mixed use, shared with licensed vehicles. (source)
- OHV camping is permitted at the Delancy West Trailhead on FR 66. (source)
- Ocala and Apalachicola OHV passes are $10 per person for 3 days, $25 for 7 days or $75 for a year. (source)
- Trailheads are open dawn to dusk. (source)
- The Forest Service says its trails are not built for mud bogging or donuts. (source)
- The National Forests in Florida office can be reached at 850-523-8500. (source)
Osceola National Forest OHV Roads
- North Central Florida
- Osceola National Forest (near Olustee and Lake City)
On the Osceola National Forest, roads open to OHVs need no permit and are free. The Forest Service lists OHV road riding among the Osceola's recreation opportunities. Which roads are open is shown on the Osceola Motor Vehicle Use Map. Under federal rules, using a motor vehicle in a way that does not match those designations is prohibited.
Vehicles: OHVs on roads designated open to them
Trails: Forest roads open to OHVs (see the Osceola Motor Vehicle Use Map)
Permits and passes: No permit needed on roads open to OHVs
Prices (as listed): Free
Rules: Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate. Forest Service-approved spark arrestors required. No cross-country travel, mudding, night riding or riding double. Motor vehicle use inconsistent with MVUM designations is prohibited (36 CFR 261.13).
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- Roads open to OHVs on the Osceola need no permit and are free. (source)
- OHV road riding is listed as an Osceola recreation opportunity. (source)
- An Osceola Motor Vehicle Use Map is published. (source)
- Using a motor vehicle against MVUM designations is prohibited. (source)
- The National Forests in Florida office can be reached at 850-523-8500. (source)
Pipeline OHV Trail (Ocala National Forest)
- North Central Florida
- Between Salt Springs and Eureka
- ATVs
- Dirt bikes
The 19-mile Pipeline OHV Trail is one of the easiest OHV trails to reach in the Ocala National Forest. Its trailhead sits along SR 316 between Salt Springs and Eureka. It is open to motorcycles and ATVs and has sharply banked curves through the scrub. The trailhead is open dawn to dusk and has vault toilets, and the day-use fee is $10 per person for three days.
Vehicles: Motorcycles and ATVs
Trails: 19 miles in three stacked loops; sharply banked curves through scrub
Address: Pipeline OHV Trailhead along SR 316 between Salt Springs and Eureka
Permits and passes: Forest Service OHV pass required
Prices (as listed): $10 per person 3-day; $25 per person per week; $75 per person annual
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Rules: Pass required. Riders under 16 must pass an online OHV safety course and carry the certificate; under 16 must wear helmet, goggles and boots and be supervised by an adult. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor required. Florida OHV title/registration paper required. No cross-country travel, mudding, donuts, new trails, night riding or riding double (unless the vehicle is built for a passenger). Stay on designated trails.
Contact: National Forests in Florida Supervisor's Office, 850-523-8500, NFsinFlorida@usda.gov
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What the official pages say
- The Pipeline OHV Trail is 19 miles long. (source)
- The trailhead is along SR 316 between Salt Springs and Eureka. (source)
- It is open to motorcycles and ATVs, with sharply banked curves through the scrub. (source)
- The trailhead is open dawn to dusk; the fee is $10 per person for three days. (source)
- The trailhead has vault toilets but no drinking water. (source)
Bone Valley ATV Park (Polk County)
- Central Florida
- Mulberry (Polk County)
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
Bone Valley ATV Park is a county-run off-road park in Mulberry, owned and managed by Polk County on reclaimed phosphate-mine land. It has 15 trails from beginner to advanced, plus hill climbs, free riding areas and training areas for ATVs, UTVs, off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes. It is open Friday through Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October to May and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June to September. Adult entry is $15, and every rider must complete a waiver.
Vehicles: ATVs, UTVs, off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes; motocross track for off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes only
Trails: 15 trails, beginner to advanced, plus hill climbs, rocky terrain, free riding areas, training areas and the Moto-Coaster track; reclaimed phosphate-mine land
Address: 10427 County Road 630 W., Mulberry, FL 33860
Permits and passes: Waiver required (kept on file one year); ATVs must be registered (titled) under state law; riders under 16 must complete an online rider course
Prices (as listed): Children 6 and under free; ages 7-15 $5; adults 16-64 $15; seniors 65+ $10; military $10; annual pass $100 (children) or $250 (adults)
Hours: Friday through Monday; closed Tuesday-Thursday. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June-September; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. October-May
Rules: Waiver required; riders under 16 need a rider's education course; state OHV registration rules apply.
Contact: Gatehouse (863) 270-1338; Polk County Parks and Recreation (863) 534-6911
Sources differ: Size: says 'a 200-acre tract of land owned and managed by Polk County'; says it 'stretches across 500 acres of reclaimed phosphate-mine land'.
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What the official pages say
- The park welcomes ATVs, UTVs, off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes. (source)
- It has 15 trails with hill climbs, rocky terrain and free riding areas. (source)
- It is open Friday through Monday and closed Tuesday through Thursday. (source)
- Hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. October to May. (source)
- Adult entry is $15; children 7-15 pay $5. (source)
- Annual passes are $100 for children and $250 for adults. (source)
- All riders must complete a waiver, kept on file for one year. (source)
- The gatehouse phone is (863) 270-1338. (source)
Croom Motorcycle Area (Withlacoochee State Forest)
- Tampa Bay and Nature Coast
- Brooksville (Hernando County)
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
- Dirt bikes
Croom Motorcycle Area, established in 1973, has 2,600 acres of trails for off-highway motorcycles and ATVs in the Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville. Off-road use is limited to machines 55 inches or less wide and 1,500 pounds or less, and ROVs are not currently permitted. It is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A permit is required for each machine; the forest lists a $15 day pass and an $80.01 annual pass. All riders must wear a DOT-approved helmet, and no pets or alcohol are allowed.
Vehicles: Off-highway motorcycles (including dual sports) and ATVs 55 inches or less wide and 1,500 pounds or less; ROVs not currently permitted
Trails: 2,600 acres; easy to challenging trails; hardwood hammocks, tight scrub and old mining pits; Technical Riding Area; training and young-rider areas
Address: 6420 La Rose Rd., Brooksville, FL 34602 (I-75 Exit 301 at SR 50)
Permits and passes: Florida Forest Service OHV permit for each OHM/ATV, displayed on the left front; annual permit required when camping; bought at ReserveAmerica
Prices (as listed): Day pass $15; annual pass $80.01 (fee schedule: $80 July-December, $40 January-June); extra fee for Technical Riding Area day pass
Hours: Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; gate closes promptly at 5 p.m. Technical Riding Area Friday-Sunday 9-12 and 1-4
Rules: DOT-approved helmet for all riders; under 16 also eye protection and over-ankle boots and direct adult (18+) supervision; spark arresters and mufflers; no double riding on OHMs; no pets, no alcohol; daylight riding only; titled vehicles.
Since: 1973
Contact: Croom Motorcycle Area Gatehouse (352) 797-5759; Withlacoochee State Forest Visitor Center (352) 797-4140
Sources differ: Annual pass: the Withlacoochee State Forest page lists $80.01; the Florida Forest Service fee schedule revised April 14, 2016 lists $80 (July-December) or $40 (January-June).
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What the official pages say
- Croom was established in 1973. (source)
- The riding area covers 2,600 acres. (source)
- It is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (source)
- Machines must be 55 inches or less wide; ROVs are not currently allowed. (source)
- The day pass is $15 and the annual pass is $80.01. (source)
- Riders under 16 need direct adult supervision at all times. (source)
- No pets and no alcohol. (source)
- The address is 6420 La Rose Rd., Brooksville. (source)
- The gatehouse phone is (352) 797-5759. (source)
Big Cypress National Preserve ORV Trails
- South Florida
- Ochopee (Collier, Monroe and Miami-Dade counties)
- 4x4 trucks and Jeeps
- ATVs
- Side-by-sides
Big Cypress National Preserve allows off-road vehicles on designated trails for hunting, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing and access to private property. Allowed ORVs are ATVs, UTVs, swamp buggies, airboats and street-legal 4x4s that meet the preserve's inspection specifications. Every vehicle needs a recreational ORV permit costing $100 a year, and operators must complete an NPS course and hold a valid driver's license or learner's permit. Trails are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the trail speed limit is 15 mph unless posted.
Vehicles: ATVs (4x4, 55 inches or less), UTVs (4x4, 66 inches or less), swamp buggies (4x4, up to 8 feet wide), airboats and street-legal 4x4 vehicles; no motorcycles or other two-wheeled vehicles in the backcountry
Trails: Designated ORV trails by management unit; swamp and cypress terrain
Address: 33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141 (mailing)
Permits and passes: Recreational ORV permit (Recreation.gov), vehicle inspection, and NPS operator course / Operator License; landowners use a Special Use Permit
Prices (as listed): $100 per vehicle per year (valid January 1 to January 31 of the next year); no entrance fee
Hours: ORV trails open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rules: Stay on designated trails; enter only by designated gates and lock gates behind you; 15 mph trail speed limit unless posted (30 mph on Zone 4 airboat trails); mufflers required; no tire chains or bar grips; valid driver's license or learner's permit; minors must be directly supervised by an adult permit holder; up to 2,000 recreational permits per year.
Contact: Big Cypress National Preserve, 239 695-2000
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What the official pages say
- All ORV use requires a permit and vehicles must meet inspection requirements. (source)
- ORV trails are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (source)
- ORVs include ATVs, swamp buggies, airboats, street-legal 4x4s and UTVs meeting the specifications. (source)
- The permit costs $100 per vehicle per year. (source)
- The NPS may issue up to 2,000 recreational ORV permits a year. (source)
- Operators must complete an NPS operator's course. (source)
- The trail speed limit is 15 mph unless posted. (source)
- Swamp buggies must be 4x4 and no more than 8 feet wide. (source)
- Motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles are not allowed in the backcountry. (source)