Where to ride

Where to ride 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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Quoted facts
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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.

1 of 7 places on the map; numbers match the list. 1 is placed from coordinates on its own page. 6 places have no pin: their pages give neither. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau.

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  1. 1. Houston Valley OHV Trails

    National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Conasauga Ranger Districtnear Dalton

    Just west of Dalton lies the largest Forest Service OHV system of trails in Georgia.

    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
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Houston Valley OHV Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  2. 2. Beasley Knob OHV Trail System

    National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forestsnear Blairsville

    The Beasley Knob OHV Trail System is a challenging trail system located off of U.S. Highway 76 in Union County, GA.

    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
    • Names motorcycles

    Beasley Knob OHV Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  3. 3. Davenport Mountain OHV Trails

    National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forestsnear Blairsville

    This trail is approximately 12.0 miles west of Blairsville, GA.

    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
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Davenport Mountain OHV Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  4. 4. Locust Stake OHV Trail System

    National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattooga River Ranger Districtnear Cornelia

    7 miles of trails reopened Saturday 11/23/2024 for ATVs and Motorcycles only.

    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
    • Names motorcycles

    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. Back to the map

  5. 5. Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails

    National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

    ATV's prohibited on Windy Gap above Milma Creek Trail intersection; dirt bikes only beyond that point.

    Vehicles
    In the quote above
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Names motorcycles

    Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  6. 6. Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown

    Private track or park Durhamtownnear Union Point

    Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown, is the premier off-road destination in Union Point, Georgia

    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
    • Trails
    • Motocross track

    Off-road Adventures at Durhamtown, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

  7. 7. TenMile MX

    Private track or park TenMile MXnear Cadwell

    We're a superior grassroots motocross facility located in Middle GA.

    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
    • Motocross track
    • Race days

    TenMile MX, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Near a state line? The nearest-places finder looks across every state.

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.