Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts can find plenty of opportunities on the Town Creek Trail System to practice their rigorous sport. This trail system is popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic and often challenging ride within the National Forest.
Motorized trails close when conditions are wet to prevent trail damage and erosion into streams. Check the status of your favorite trail.
A full list of rules and regulations, including those implemented by the state of Georgia, are listed here .
Many of the trails have interconnecting loops, and riders have an opportunity to plan rides of varying lengths. The trails are only managed for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, UTV's) and dirt bikes. Jeeps, Hummers and other 4 x 4 vehicles are not allowed on trails. The maximum width these motorized trails will accommodate is 50 inches.
Annual Passes are valid for Houston Valley, Whissenhunt, Satterfield, Blue Rock, Town Creek, Oakey Mountain, and Davenport OHV Trails. You may print the annual pass and display in your tow vehicle. You can also print an operator pass to carry with you on the trail or download it to your device.
The $5 day pass can also be purchased on-site using a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Once on-site, follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
Please check the forest website for the most recent closures and openings. This site is closed when raining or wet.
If purchasing your Day Pass on-site, no printed copy of the pass will be available. Instead, your license plate number and pass stored on your device will be used to confirm compliance. If you purchase an Annual Pass you can print the pass and display in your tow vehicle.
A pass is required per OHV operator and covers the use of the OHV on the specified trails. You must enter the names for each rider and a license plate for each tow vehicle that will be at the trailhead. Passes can be downloaded to each rider's phones, and/or printed ahead of time and carried on the trail. You can enter separate emails for each rider, or the purchaser can forward to an email or text the pass to each rider.
This pass is valid until 11:59 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass. If you no longer have the vehicle associated with the Annual Pass, you need to come into an office and get a physical pass.
Many of the trails have interconnecting loops, and riders have an opportunity to plan rides of varying lengths. Loop A is for two wheeled vehicles only and Loop B is for ATV's and Four wheelers. Jeeps, SXS and other such UTV type vehicle are not allowed.
Riding is not allowed when weather, including rain, snow, ice and freezing, creates conditions that causes excessive damage to trail. No Fireworks on the National Forest! Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic or explosive device. 36 CFR 261.52 (f) ls and resources. 36 CFR 261.55 (a)
A full list of rules and regulations, including those implemented by the state of Georgia, are listed here.
This site is open from sunrise to sunset. It is closed during deer gun season (10/10/2020 thru 1/1/2021) and open only from 10:00 am to 4:00pm during deer archery season and turkey hunting season.
Passes are non-transferrable between operators, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
A state driver's license must be available to show during a law enforcement compliance check.
Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, plan ahead.