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Where to ride in Missouri

Public riding areas, private motocross tracks and the permits Missouri 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
4
Tracks
2
On the map
2
Quoted facts
18
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.

2 of 6 places on the map; numbers match the list. 1 is placed from coordinates on its own page. 1 hollow pin is approximate: the centre of the ZIP code in the printed address, not the gate. 4 places have no pin: their pages give neither. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau.

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  1. 1. St. Joe State Park

    State Missouri State Parksnear Park Hills

    The roar of engines breaks the stillness of the Old Lead Belt at St. Joe State Park, one of two off-road vehicle parks in the state park system.

    Riding
    At St. Joe State Park, trails wind through the wooded portions of the park as well as through acres of sand flats, an area created by the sandlike residue or tailings from the lead mining process. source
    Camping
    The park offers one of the most popular ORV areas in the Midwest, and an ORV campground near the riding area. source
    Size
    provide hours of fun with almost 3,000 acres available for riding source
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    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees
    • Dunes and sand
    • Trails
    • Camping

    Address as printed: 2800 Pimville Road, Park Hills, MO 63601

    St. Joe State Park, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 63601 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  2. 2. Finger Lakes State Park

    State Missouri State Parks

    The 1,128-acre park was once the site of a coal strip-mining operation.

    Riding
    The motocross track is available to motorcycles and ATVs only.
    Vehicles
    The off-road trails are only for motorcycles, four wheelers and side-by-side vehicles no more than 64 inches in width
    Ride days
    A special motocross track, designed by professional riders, is the site of numerous motocross and motorcycle races and events each year. source
    Camping
    In the northwestern area of the park, basic and electric campsites await overnight guests.
    Size
    more than 900 acres of off-road motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Fees
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles
    • Motocross track
    • Race days
    • Camping

    Finger Lakes State Park, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  3. 3. Chadwick ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Riding Area

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest

    The Chadwick Trail is nearly 80 miles of multi-use trails for ATV, UTV, motorcycle, and mountain bikes wind in and out of deep forested hollows and down long ridge tops.

    Riding
    The other is the 5-acre Trials Bike Area, located between Trails 110 and 135, near the head of Cobb Ridge.
    Camping
    Many campsites are roomy enough to accommodate ATV's and trailers.
    Size
    The Chadwick Trail is nearly 80 miles of multi-use trails for ATV, UTV, motorcycle, and mountain bikes
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    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Chadwick ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Riding Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  4. 4. Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Riding Area

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest

    Trail segments follow forested ridge tops and cross deep hollows.

    Vehicles
    Chadwick ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Riding Area in Christian County, and Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Riding Area in Reynolds County (near the Sutton Bluff Campground) are the only designated OHV trail systems on Mark Twain National Forest.
    Size
    Sutton Bluff is an almost 45-mile long trail system with multiple road crossings for ATVs/OHVs 50" or less in width.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Riding Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  5. 5. 4-State Moto Complex

    Private track or park 4-State Moto Complexnear Neosho

    4-State Moto Complex includes 60 acres and offers two state-of-the-art motocross tracks.

    Riding
    This 1:50/lap track features a big off-camber start, a Ten Commandments section, and a 110ft. jump.
    Size
    In the quote above
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    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Motocross track
    • Names motorcycles

    Address as printed: 8983 Iris Road, Neosho, Missouri 64850

    4-State Moto Complex, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Map pin on the track's site, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  6. 6. Kingsville MX (Challenge Trax)

    Private track or park Kingsville MXnear Kingsville

    Kingsville Mx is a 1 mile long Motocross track featuring a tight and jumpy "night section" and a longer more natural terrain "day section".

    Riding
    Spanning a mile of diverse terrain, our facility offers the perfect hybrid experience: tight, technical sections for precision and a sprawling, natural sections for speed.
    Ride days
    Friday and Saturday Night Races and Sunday practices
    Size
    Kingsville Mx is a 1 mile long Motocross track
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    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Fees, Camping
    • Race days
    • Motocross track
    • Names motorcycles

    Address as printed: 1670 NW 200 rd Kingsville, Missouri

    Kingsville MX (Challenge Trax), own sitechecked 2026-09-30

Permits and stickers

What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Missouri State Parks (Missouri Department of Natural Resources) runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.

  • Everyone

    Missouri State Parks ORV permit

    ORV permits can be bought online for up to three days of riding.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  • Everyone

    Carry the ORV permit

    Riders must carry the permit with them at all times when operating the ORV.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  • Everyone

    Mark Twain National Forest trail sticker or daily tag

    Anyone riding an ATV, UTV, motorcycle, or mountain bike on these trails is required to purchase and display a current Mark Twain National Forest annual ATV/UTV/motorcycle or mountain bike sticker or daily use tag.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-30

The state program

Missouri State Parks ORV riding (St. Joe and Finger Lakes), run by Missouri State Parks (Missouri Department of Natural Resources).

Off-road enthusiasts have two state parks to explore Missouri's outdoors from a different angle.

Missouri State Parks ORV riding (St. Joe and Finger Lakes), 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.