The Top 10 ATV and UTV Trails in Missouri

Missouri is our next state on the journey to finding awesome riding spots throughout the US. UTV riding in Missouri is not something off-road enthusiasts often think about, but the off-road trails in Missouri are plentiful. This state is known for its oversized objects—the world’s largest chess piece and rooster.

But something else oversized can rumble with the trees. Your UTV was meant for the off-road trails in Missouri. These trails are filled with lots of trees, mud, steep hills, and more! You could spend a week riding in the state and still not get through all of them.

NOTE: Park details and prices reflect what was current as of June 2021.

1. Chadwick OHV Trails

• Location: Chadwick, MO
• Size: 80 miles of trails
• Style: Rocks, trees, steep hills
• Machines: ATVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes (nothing wider than 50”)
• Experience Level: Intermediate, advanced
• Cost: $7/rider, $45/season pass

2. Cloud 9 Ranch

• Location: Caulfield, MO
• Size: 170 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, water crossings, dirt, rocks
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Cost: $28/day, $10/day for members (requires $50 annual fee)

3. Finger Lakes State Park

• Location: Columbia, MO
• Size: 70 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt, steep hills, water crossings
• Machine: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes (nothing wider than 50”)
• Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
• Cost: $5/vehicle

4. Rush Springs Ranch

• Location: Pineville, MO
• Size: 75 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, sand, mud, steep hills
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, 4x4s, dune buggies
• Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
• Cost: $30/OHV, $5/rider after 3rd person

5. Smurfwood Trails

• Location: Canton, MO
• Size: 20 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt, mud
• Machine: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes (nothing wider than 64”)
• Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
• Cost: $20/ATV or dirt bike, $30/UTV, $5/rider after 2nd person

6. Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch

• Location: Seymour, MO
• Size: 50 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, steep hills, mud, water crossings
• Machines: UTVs, 4x4x, dune buggies
• Experience Level: All
• Cost: $30/rider, $15/spectator, free for passengers 12 and under

7. St. Joe State Park

• Location: Park Hills, MO
• Size: Nearly 2,000 acres
• Style: Forests, sand, hills, mud
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes (4x4s and dune buggies allowed on designated trails)
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Cost: $5/vehicle

8. Sugar Camp Scenic Byway

• Location: Eagle Rock, MO
• Size: 28 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt
• Machines: ATVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, 4x4s
• Experience Level: All
• Cost: Free

9. Sutton Bluff

• Location: Centerville, MO
• Size: 25 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, mud, dust
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes (nothing wider than 50”)
• Experience Level: Beginner, intermediate
• Cost: $7/rider and $45/season pass

10. The Walters Ranch

• Location: Lincoln, MO
• Size: 100+ miles of trails
• Style: Trees, water crossings, dirt, mud
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes
• Experience: Beginner, intermediate
• Cost: $15/day, $35/weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), $10/day for military and first responders

All of these Missouri spots offer both the beginner and experienced rider an amazing trip. Whichever trail you decide to test, make sure you’re prepared for it.

Of course, there are still plenty of incredible sights and challenging trails not mentioned on this list—we can’t name all of them. Did we miss any? What are some of your favorite off-road trails in Missouri?

Make sure to keep coming back to see which state we cover next! Maybe your off-road adventures will take you to other amazing sites in the US.