ATV, Dirt Bike Motorcycle Riding in Missouri

Whether you are an ATV enthusiast or a casual dirt bike rider, we understand that both are enjoyable sports. Your safety is our first concern. Emergency medical assistance is quite far from ArdPark. And then there's those pesky insurance standards that prohibit you from riding your ATV, dirt bike or other off road vehicle on our land. But don't fret just yet.

We realize that time spent in the country without your ATV or dirt bike is unthinkable. You are welcome to bring your off road "toys" to ArdPark for riding elsewhere. There are many options in the area that we hope will please you.

Be aware that state law prohibits riding ATVs and dirt bikes on public roads unless the rider has a county permit or meets certain other provisions.

Sutton Bluff Motorcycle and ATV Trail System is barely over an hour from ArdPark and features 23 miles of trails accessible by county and forest service roads. The ATV trail system is open from April 1 to October 30. A forest service permit and a Reynolds County ATV permit are required. To obtain additional information, contact the National Forest's Salem office at (573) 729-6656.
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Permit Information and Application

ArdPark assumes no responsibility for theft, loss or damage of any ATV, dirt bike or other off road vehicle that you may bring to ArdPark. You are strongly encouraged to secure your valuable possessions.

If you bring your ATV or dirt bike to ArdPark, we ask that you please keep them off of the grass. Guests should also please refer to our ATV & Motorcycle Policy .

In counties that issue or sell permits to ride ATVs you can ride within that county on county roads and on forest service roads that are designated on the Motor Vehicle Use Map as "Open to Highway Legal Vehicles." Riders must also abide by Missouri State Motor Vehicle regulations. ArdPark is located in Crawford County (National Forest Eastern Region 9) where permits are available. For permit and other information, contact the national forest's Rolla office at (573) 364-4621.
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Just one hour from ArdPark is St. Joe State Park where there are about 2,000 acres dedicated to off-road vehicle riding with 800 acres consisting of sand flats. The trails are open March to October and a nominal daily fee is required.
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