Arkansas is next on our journey to cover some of the most popular off-road parks across the country. To be honest, we’re not sure why Arkansas is known as the Land of Opportunity. But if we had to guess, we’d say it’s because this state is full of opportunities to cut loose on the trails. (See what we did there?)
In all seriousness, this region really does have some of the best ride spots. And since ATVs and UTVs aren’t street legal in Arkansas, it’s important to be aware of those places where you are allowed to tear it up in your favorite machine. SuperATV is here to make sure you don’t miss out on any of them.
In no particular order, here are 15 of the most sought-after UTV trails in Arkansas. Check it out and then let us know if your favorite park made the list!
NOTE: Park details and prices reflect what was current as of June 2026.
3B Off-Road & RV Park is the kind of place where you can spend an entire weekend and still find new trails to explore. With more than 50 miles of routes winding through the Ozarks, there’s a good mix of scenic cruising and more challenging terrain.
Since you’ll most likely be spending a lot of time sitting in your cab, comfort upgrades go a long way. A roof helps keep the sun off your head and gives you protection from bad weather.
Brock Creek is one of those trail systems that has a little bit of everything. You’ll hit creek crossings, wooded trails, and plenty of rocky areas while seeing some Ozark scenery. The variety keeps things interesting, whether you’re out for a casual ride or looking for a challenge.
The constant changing terrain can be tough on your suspension. Upgraded A-arms help add strength and confidence when you’re taking on rocky trails and uneven ground.
Buckhorn packs a wide variety into its 60 miles of trails. You can expect creeks, clay, rocks, and plenty of hills as you work your way through the Ozark National Forest. It’s the kind of place where every trail feels a little different.
A quality set of tires can make a huge difference here. Better traction means more confidence when the trail switches from loose dirt to rocks or slick clay.
Byrd’s Adventure Center combines rocky trails, mud, hills, and beautiful Ozark scenery all in one location. It’s easy to see why riders keep coming back year after year.
If you’re making a weekend out of your trip, upgraded lighting is a great addition to your machine. Light bars, cube lights, and whip lights can help illuminate the trail when it gets dark and make it easier to navigate camp once the riding is done.
Carter Off-Road Park offers more than 1,000 acres of trails, mud, and rolling hills. It’s beginner-friendly in a lot of areas, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had if you’re looking to get down and dirty.
Mud can quickly turn a fun ride into a recovery mission. A Black Ops Winch gives you peace of mind when the trails get sloppy and can help pull out a buddy who’s in a sticky situation.
Fourche Mountain is a fun mix of forest riding, rocky sections, and water crossings that keep you guessing the whole way through. It’s not overly long, but it has enough variety to make it feel like a long ride.
With rocks sitting around pretty much every corner, protecting your undercarriage is a must. Skid plates help shield vulnerable components from unexpected impacts.
Hillarosa is a big riding area with just about everything—mud pits, rocky hills, creek crossings, and open trails spread across 2,000 acres. It’s the kind of place where you can ride all day and still not see it all.
Mud is a big thing here, so a winch is kind of a must-have. Portals are the real champion here. They give you the power to get through deep mud and up rocky hills with ease.
Huckleberry Mountain is more laid-back, with scenic forest trails and plenty of creek crossings mixed in. It’s a good spot if you want to enjoy the ride without constantly fighting technical terrain.
A cargo box is a great addition for rides like this. It gives you a secure place to store gear, drinks, and anything else you might want for a full day on the trail.
Mack’s Pines is a smaller but fun trail system with mud, tight trails, and plenty of water crossings to keep things interesting. It’s a good spot for a quick ride or a casual day trip.
Nothing makes a ride better than your favorite playlist. A sound system lets you bring your music along while you’re cruising through the woods.
Mill Creek gives you almost 50 miles of trails that stretch through hills, woods, and creek crossings. It’s a solid riding area where you can just hop on and ride for hours.
It’s easy to take a wrong turn when you’re covering this much ground. A GPS keeps navigation easy without worrying about losing connection. You’ll spend less time guessing and more time riding.
Moccasin Gap is a rocky, technical trail system with tight sections and plenty of water crossings mixed in. It’s not huge, but it can definitely keep you busy.
The rocky terrain can be hard on steering parts. Upgraded tie rods add strength where you need it most and help your machine handle rough trails with confidence.
Ridgeline Trails may be smaller than some of the other destinations on this list, but the elevation changes and hill climbs make it a fun place to spend an afternoon.
Dusty conditions are common here, especially during dry weather. A quality windshield helps keep dirt, bugs, and trail debris out of your face so you can focus on the ride. Don’t forget to add a rear windshield so you can avoid the dirt and dust being suctioned into your cab.
If trail riding isn’t your thing, South of the Ozarks Motocross is all about jumps, corners, and speed. It’s a great place to sharpen your skills and put your machine to the test.
Track riding can be tough on suspension components. Upgraded ball joints help keep everything tight and responsive when you’re constantly hitting jumps and rough landings.
This place is massive—over 2,500 acres of trails, mud, rocks, and everything in between. You could spend an entire weekend here and still not cover it all. It offers everything from scenic cruising to technical sections that will challenge both rider and machine.
You’ll be covering a lot of ground here, so preparation matters. A spare drive belt is always a good thing to have on hand. It’s also good to have cargo racks to carry your gear so you’re prepared for a long day of adventure.
Wolf Pen Gap is one of Arkansas’s most famous trail systems. The rocky climbs, mountain views, and well-maintained trails make it a must-ride destination for anyone visiting the state.
Wolf Pen Gap’s rocky terrain demands a lot from your steering system. An upgraded rack and pinion can help deliver tighter, more responsive steering, making it easier to navigate technical sections and stay in control on the trail.
This isn’t an exhaustive list by any means. If you’re in the Arkansas area, you already know that there are endless places where you can take your quad or side-by-side and let loose.
So what places did we miss? Let us know in the comments!
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We started traveling from SW Louisiana to Mena, AR for Wolfpen back in 1998. It was a fun place back then. Now the trails are like roads and not as much fun. Fourche Mountain is north of Mena and more like Wolfpen used to be. We’ve also traveled to Mill Creek and Mount Magazine both of which have fun trails but limited lodging.
Hey Brian, thank you for the feedback! This is great info!
Northern Arkansas is a top notch riding area. So much riding and many of these places allow you to ride from one to another by trail and gravel. My favorite camping is at Byrd’s Adventure park due to the on site restaurant which serves good and reasonably priced food all day. No cooking… No dirty dishes?
Hey Mark! Glad to hear your favorite spot made the list. Thanks for tuning in with us!
Actually the Buckhorn lays between Chester, Arkansas & Natural Dam, Arkansas.
We ride there a lot.
Whiskey Springs Camp ground has a few cabins as well as rv hook up.
Hey Mark. We are trying to plan a trip to Arkansas to ride SXS. We are wanting 3 days worth of riding. I noticed a lot in Ozark – St. Fran. National Forest. Is it worth it? We like a big challenge.
Around Greers Ferry Lake there are trails at Fairfield Bay and the Old River Road trail between Shirley and Fox.
Can’t go to Shirley anymore. We tried to couple weeks ago and they won’t let you park your trailer anywhere in town. Haven’t tried from fox .
Thanks for the update, Jack!
You can still ride the Shirley trail, you just can’t park in Shirley. You can ride from Fairfield Bay to Shirley. We usually park at the town center and ride through town to Highway 16 to Lightfoot Road and that brings you out at Shirley.
Thanks for the recs, Tracey!
Don’t forget about Hot Springs Offroad Vehicle Park.
We’ll have to check that one out. Thanks, Charlie!
Mulberry mountain is very large and very pretty
Agree 100% I wish there was a similar trail system in south west Arkansas. Mulberry Mountain ranks up there with one of the best in the country.
We ride a lot at Buckhoon, lots of trails, You cant ride all the trails in one day.
What about white rock area
Hey Peggy! That’s another great suggestion. It looks like the Ozark National Forest is full of great riding spots! Thanks for tuning in. :)
Hot Springs offroad park is an incredible place to ride & camp (tents on the water, dry camp on the lake, and 70 RV hookups (water/electric) along the creek. Nice clean shower house. Full supply store/gift shop. Theres even duplexes you can rent..OR just park for the day and ride. 75 miles of trails Mostly moderate to challenging some easy with paper maps & trail ratings/trails are marked. Lots of forest trails, rocky trails, dirt and mud trails. Separate designated trails for dirt bikes/4-wheelers. Many beautiful overlooks! You will NOT regret it! We stayed 6 days and only did half the trails
Sounds like alot of fun
Hey, Rick! Thanks for tuning in with us. Let us know if you end up checking any of these places out. We’d love to hear how it goes!
We just came back from Mack’s Pines. Spent 4 days there and LOVED it!!! Especially loved the challenges of riding in the mountains. Some of these trails are NOT for beginners! We’ll definitely be going back there!
This is awesome to hear. We appreciate the feedback and are glad you had a great time!
Hello, I enjoyed reading your list. I live Arkansas, and had never heard of lot’s of them.
There is one place I think you need to add. Hot Springs OHV park. It has been here for several years, under different names, but has always been a good, challenging ride. Motorcycles, ATV’s, SXS’s, Jeeps and rock crawlers all have trails that can challenge you. If you want to have a easy ride with the family and then picnic by a swimming pond, they have that also. After a interesting day ride, you can go to the modern,camping spots for both tents and RV’s.
They have cabins to rent, a bathroom, and store, all located within easy access to trails.
If you don’t have, or was unable to bring yours with you on vacation, they have that covered. Rental vehicles are accessible.
So if you are in the Hot Springs area watching the horse racing, gambling or eating at the world class restaurants, top it off with a day (or weekend) trip to the Hot Springs OHV park.
We are thinking about moving to Greenbrier arkansas from Utah. We love our side by side and don’t want to move somewhere that we can’t use it. Is arkansas a good place for utv trails and adventures?
Hey Kelten, Arkansas is full of cool places to ride. In my opinion, nothing really compares to the riding in Utah, but Arkansas has two huge national forests (Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis) and their accompanying mountain ranges that give you plenty of wilderness to explore. There are big ride parks around too. Hillarosa in Blevins, Arkansas, is one of the best in the nation, and it’s only a couple of hours from Greenbriar. There should be plenty of riding to be done that will keep you happy for years. Thanks for reading!
Looking for some Ouachita Forrest trails to ride? We live along the border of OK/AR and have rode some trails to the South of Wolf Pen Gap but that range runs way East towards Hot Springs area and West over into OK…..Just wondering if some of yall have coordinates / mapping of rides in that area?? Cool thing is we can share!
Send me stuff to read etc.
Hi there ,
We are opening a brand new utv stay and play rental with exclusive trails for your group . You will have the trails exclusive to your group of max 12 . 3 bedrooms to unwind and stay to be rented only by the week . Could our business be listed on your site as a new comer of a unique stay and play experience ?
Hello Marilyn. Where is your place located? Thank you