Where to ride
Where to ride dirt bikes in Georgia
Public riding areas, private motocross tracks and the permits Georgia asks for. Public areas are quoted from the managing agency's page, tracks from their own sites, each dated. Places close for fire, weather, seasons, races and repairs, so check the page before you go.
- Public areas
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- Tracks
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- On the map
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- Reviewed
- 2026-09-30
Areas
Public land the managing agency describes for off-highway riding, and privately run tracks and riding parks open to the public. Each card quotes the place’s own page on the riding, vehicles, season, ride days, fees, camping and size; what the page does not print is named on a hatched line. The Forest Service and the BLM publish motor vehicle use maps for public land not listed here.
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1. Houston Valley OHV Trails
Just west of Dalton lies the largest Forest Service OHV system of trails in Georgia.
Quoted facts for Houston Valley OHV Trails: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
Motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles (No pick-ups or four-wheel drive vehicles allowed).
- Fees
1-Day Permit: $5/operator/day payable via Recreation.gov mobile app, online at Recreation.gov, or toll free 877-444-6777.
- Camping
Houston Valley Trailhead has limited camping--3 primitive campsites.
- Size
This 25-mile system is for dry riding, so it closes after significant rain events to allow the trails to dry and limit resource damage, sometimes for several days.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days
Houston Valley OHV Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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2. Beasley Knob OHV Trail System
The Beasley Knob OHV Trail System is a challenging trail system located off of U.S. Highway 76 in Union County, GA.
Quoted facts for Beasley Knob OHV Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
including those riding four-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles and ATVs.
- Season
This area is closed from January 1 through March 31 for resource protection during the wet and freezing months of the year, when the most impact from use can occur.
- Size
The system provides approximately 13.4 miles of recreational driving for OHV enthusiasts
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Beasley Knob OHV Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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3. Davenport Mountain OHV Trails
This trail is approximately 12.0 miles west of Blairsville, GA.
Quoted facts for Davenport Mountain OHV Trails: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
This trail has an easy section, which is recommended for young or inexperienced riders.
- Vehicles
The trails are suitable for motorcycles and ATVs.
- Season
This area is closed from January 1 through March 31 for resource protection during the wet and freezing months of the year, when the most impact from use can occur.
- Size
The Davenport Mountain OHV Trail is 5.9 miles in length.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Fees, Camping
Davenport Mountain OHV Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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4. Locust Stake OHV Trail System
7 miles of trails reopened Saturday 11/23/2024 for ATVs and Motorcycles only.
Quoted facts for Locust Stake OHV Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
- Fees
$5 per person/per day or $50 per person yearly pass.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Camping, Size
Locust Stake OHV Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the agency page, checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Locust Stake OHV Trail System Back to the map
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5. Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails
ATV's prohibited on Windy Gap above Milma Creek Trail intersection; dirt bikes only beyond that point.
Quoted facts for Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails, official pagechecked 2026-10-15
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6. Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown
Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown, is the premier off-road destination in Union Point, Georgia
Quoted facts for Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
35 Miles of Single Track
- Size
150 Miles of One Way Trails
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
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7. TenMile MX
We're a superior grassroots motocross facility located in Middle GA.
Quoted facts for TenMile MX: riding, season, fees, camping
- Ride days
Throughout the year, we host various ride days and races with a fully prepped track.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Season, Fees, Camping, Size
TenMile MX, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
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8. Highland Park Off-Road Resort
Highland Park has three full-size MX tracks and a PeeWee track.
Quoted facts for Highland Park Off-Road Resort: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
MX1 is our Vet/Intermediate track, MX2 is our advanced/pro track, and MX3 is designed as a beginner to intermediate track
- Season
Tracks are open weather permitting.
- Size
- In the quote above
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Address as printed: 1501 Culp Lake Rd. Cedartown, Georgia 30125
Highland Park Off-Road Resort, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 30125 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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9. Iron Mountain Resort
Visit Georgia's premier family Adventure Forestry Park and camping destination, with 4,300 acres of riding and adventure in the North Georgia mountains.
Quoted facts for Iron Mountain Resort: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
Routes range from mild scenic riding to challenging terrain for experienced riders.
- Size
Explore 4,300 privately owned acres with more than 200 scenic routes for ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, Jeeps, 4x4s and other capable machines.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Address as printed: 116 Iron Mountain Pkwy — Dahlonega, GA 30533
Iron Mountain Resort, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 30533 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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10. Alma MX Park
The track has sixteen jumps per lap and has a good flow and rhythm to it.
Quoted facts for Alma MX Park: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
It consisting of tables, doubles, singles, step up and rolling whoops.
- Ride days
Saturday practice runs from 9am to 3pm.
- Fees
Practice fee is $30
- Camping
Our pits includes plenty of trees for shade and twelve RV sites with thirty amp services.
- Size
The park consists of a one mile clay outdoor motocross track with an average one minute 20 second lap times.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season
Address as printed: 1748 US Highway 1 South, Alma, GA 31510, USA
Alma MX Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 31510 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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Permits and stickers
What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.
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Everyone
No Georgia registration for dirt bikes (MPOHV registration excludes them)
These requirements eliminate the registration of dirt bikes, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and other vehicles with handlebar steering, straddle seats, and less than four wheels.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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Everyone
Forest roads: registered vehicles only
Forest roads are only open to registered vehicles and mopeds in accordance with state law.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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Everyone
National forest OHV trail 1-day permit (Houston Valley)
1-Day Permit: $5/operator/day payable via Recreation.gov mobile app, online at Recreation.gov, or toll free 877-444-6777.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-30
The state program
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV), run by USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
Off-highway vehicles that are not licensed for public road use must remain on designated trails marked specifically for OHV use.
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV), official pagechecked 2026-09-30
Before you go
Each place's own page has its current status, seasons, fees and which trails take which vehicles. Rules differ between places and change with fire danger, weather and race schedules, so read it on the day. Tracks set their own gear, age and entry rules.
Official maps
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests maps and guides (Motor Vehicle Use Maps)
- Conasauga Motor Vehicle Use Map (PDF)
- Beasley Knob OHV Trail Map
The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Georgia electric dirt bike law.
Near a state line? The nearest-places finder looks across every state.
Riding with kids? Where kids can ride lists the places whose own pages mention young riders.
Packing for the day? See the trail-day kit.
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Nothing on this page says anyone may ride anywhere: it points to the agencies that decide. A tag such as “Camping” means the quoted page says so, not that we have been there. Reviewed 2026-09-30.