Where to Go Wheeling

Looking for a new place to go wheel? Here are a few. We’ve tried to provide as much information as possible for each venue, but if you find something is out of date or if you’d just like to help us flesh out the list, click here and let us know.

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Alabama

Georgia

Kentucky

  • Black Mountain Recreational Park, Evarts, Harlan County, KY
    Harlan County Trails Website
    Directions: To Harlan, KY, from Hickory, NC
    I-40 to I-26 north (Asheville)
    I-26 turns into I-181
    I-181 to hwy 23 at Kingsport
    Hwy 23 to Hwy 421 North
    Hwy 421 to Harlan, KY
    Right onto Hwy 38 to Evarts, KY
    Notes From Larry:This way is 45 miles shorter than the route through Tazwell, TN, but there are a lot more long grades to pull. It is also more scenic and has less traffic. If Black Mtn on I-40 slows you down and works your vehicle more than you want, take: I-40/I-81N/Hwy 25E N/Hwy 119N to Harlan route.
  • D&K Off-Road Park, Manchester, Kentucky
    www.dandkoff-roadpark.com
  • Hillz n Hollarz, Lockport, Kentucky
    www.hillznhollarz.com

Louisiana

Mississippi

North Carolina

  • Brown Mountain
    www.4×4trails.net/db_view_trail.php?trailNum=443
  • Carolina Backwoods, Ash, North Carolina, www.carolinabackwoods.com
  • Devils Playground (DPG), – Invite only, frequent public/open invites w/ info posted regularly
  • The Farm, Lincolnton, NC – This is private property. Do not wheel without permission. Open events are typically posted in the Upcoming Events section. The official website: bigdixieboggers.com/thefarm.html
  • Freeman Park, Carolina Beach, NC – Daily/Yearly Access Fee. Beach camping permitted.
  • Fort Fisher, Licensed four-wheel drive vehicles may travel on the beach in designated areas for access to excellent surf fishing.
    Note: At time periods around a full moon, when it is prime for sea turtle nesting. Areas are blocked off or even closed. Search online or Contact the park office for information.
    Climate: Winter daytime temperatures range from 40 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 7 Celsius). Summer daytime temperatures range from 78 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 to 27 Celsius). The state has a fairly wet climate with an average precipitation for this area averaging 48-52 inches (122-132 centimeters).
    Location: Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is located in New Hanover County, five miles south of Carolina Beach off US 421. It may also be reached from Brunswick County via the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry, which crosses the Cape Fear River.
  • Outer Banks
    http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/newsinfo/randr.htm#bchdrv
    Cape Hatteras National Seashore website
  • The Rock Garden, Lincolnton, NC
    Invite only, public/open invites, info posted for each event.
  • Tellico, Tellico National Forest Outside of Murphy, NC
    Directions: Go west on I-40. Just the other side of Canton, NC you will see Exit 27 for 19/23. Be alert! It is a wide two lane exit, but not an exit ramp, while an unmistakable exit it is easy to miss if not paying attention or heavy traffic. There are no exits for some time and it will cost you a one hour round trip if you miss this turn off. You stay on this the whole way to Murphy. When you get to the end of the 4 lane, the right lane turns right towards Robinsville. Stay in left lane. This will take you thru the Nantahala National Forest. You must go like 20 mph through the areas that the stores, shops, and rafting places are. It’s a long winding road with varying speed limits. Lots of ups and downs. Once through there you are close to Murphy. When you get into Murphy, you will see a Wal-Mart on the left. It is usually the cheapest place to re-fuel. When you leave Wal-Mart, turn right at the second stoplight (not counting the one at Wal-mart). This will take you through town. Stay straight all the way through town until you come to a flashing yellow light. Turn right there onto Hanging Dog Road. Stay straight on Hanging Dog road till you see Davis Creek Rd on the right. That’s the way into the trail system. It actually turns into trail 1.
    If you go past Davis Creek road you will go up a long winding road up, and when you start down again you will find Crawford’s on the right. Look for the White Jeep on a pole (it’s the sign for the place).
    Travel Times to Murphy, NC
    Charlotte,NC -> Murphy, NC – 5 hrs (250mi)
    Greenville, NC -> Murphy, NC – 7.5 hrs
    Raleigh, NC -> Murphy, NC – 7 hrs (420mi)
  • Uwharrie National Forest (URE or UNF)
    UwharrieInfo forum run by Janet Becker
    Eldorado Outpost
    CNC 4×4’s Trail Map
    Badin Lake ORV Map by DRaider90
    Arrowhead Campground Map by DRaider90
    Directions:
    I40/I85 to 210 (Future I73) West on Rt.49, South on SR109
    Travel Times:
    Charlotte to Uwharrie approx. 1hr. (50mi)

Pennsylvania

  • Paragon, Hazleton, PA
    Currently closed, seeking new land lease to reopen operations.
    www.paragonap.com
  • Rausch Creek Off Road Park, Tremont, PA
    www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.org
    Info: About 30-35 miles south of Paragon on Interstate 81 in PA. Great place, friendly operator.

South Carolina

  • Carolina Adventure World, Winnsboro, SC
    carolinaadventureworld.net
    Info: 2600 acre ATV and dirt bike park with over 100 miles of trails.

Tennessee

  • 143 Offroad, Hurricane Mills, TN
    http://143offroad.com (appears to be closed at the moment)
  • Brimstone Recreation Area, Huntsville, Scott County, Tennessee
    www.brimstonerecreation.com
  • CALLALANTEE OFF ROAD PARK (aka High Country ATV), Mountain City, TN.
    Callalantee Web Site
    Latest Map Created by Alan Abbott and Galen Koch
    Directions: To Mountain City / Callalantee
    Take 321 or 421 into Boone. If you drive up 321 from Lenoir, you drive through Boone past ASU until you come to the intersection of 321/421. Turn left. If you come into Boone on 421 you just stay straight. Once on 421, you stay on it until you reach Mountain City (24 miles from Boone). When you come into Mountain City, look for a Hardee’s on the left. It has a large parking lot that is good for leaving your trailer and tow rig if you are there for a day ride. Turn right at the next stop light past the one for Hardee’s, TN481/US91/Church St. Go 2.5 miles, cross a small bridge with a sign, Furnace Creek, and turn right on Furnace Creek Rd. You will see a sign there on the right for Callalantee ATV Park. Go slow through there as it is a residential neighborhood with narrow roads. You will see the campground .5 miles on the right.
    Parking:
    1) Large Parking lot at Hardee’s that is good for leaving your trailer and tow rig if you are there for a day ride.
    2) There is more than ample parking at the campground for tow rigs/trailers.
    Travel Times:
    Charlotte to Callalantee is approx 2.5hrs.
    Winston-Salem to Callalantee is approx 2.0hrs
  • Chinquipin Off-Road Park, Sneedsville, TN
    www.chinquipinoffroad.com
  • Coal Creek OHV (or Windrock), Oliver Springs, TN
    www.coalcreekohv.com
  • Coon Creek ORV Park, Dyersburg, TN
    www.ccorv.com
  • Golden Mountain OHV Park, Sparta TN
    www.goldenmountainohvpark.com
  • Mayhem Offroad Park, near Viola, TN
    (no website yet, contact zukezilla@yahoo.com for info)
  • Rocky Top OHV Park (Jellico), Duff, TN
    www.rockytopohvpark.com
  • Turkey Bay OHV at Land Between the Lakes
    www.lbl.org/OHVTrails.html
  • Wheelin in the Country (or Summertown), Lawrenceburg, TN
    www.wheelininthecountry.com
  • Wooley’s Offroad, near Lewisburg, TN
    www.woolysoffroad.com

Virginia

  • Big Dogs Off Road, Winchester, VA
    This is a private venue offering trail ride weekends four to five times a year.
    www.bigdogsoffroad.com
  • Crozet, near Crozet, VA
    This is private property maintained by the RCFPA.
    www.rcpfa.com

West Virginia

  • Hatfield-McCoy Trails, six trail systems in southern West Virginia
    ATV and UTV only. Day pass required. See the Hatfield-McCoy website for details.
    www.trailsheaven.com

Last Updated: Dec. 10, 2009