4X4 Trails in Missouri

Off-roading is an extreme sport that involves driving special vehicles over rough terrain, including gravel, riverbeds, hills or mud. Special trails are available for the off-road enthusiast. The trails are designed for use by motorcycles, All Terrain Vehicles and four-wheel-drive vehicles. Missouri has privately owned parks designed for off-roading. There is also a State Park in Missouri that set aside land for off-road trails, making Missouri a good location for this outdoor adventure.

  1. Flat Nasty Off Road Park

    • Flat Nasty Off Road Park is located outside of Jadwin in the Ozark Mountains in central Missouri. It snakes through an 850-acre, off-road park with trails through wooded hills, rock-filled riverbeds and muddy inclines. White KnuckleTrail at Flat Nasty is a one-and-a-half mile intermediate trail on the BF Goodrich Outstanding Trails list. For overnight stays, one cabin is available for small groups on the property, as well as campsites. The park allows use by ATV and motorcycle riders in addition to 4x4 drivers. The park also includes an off-road race course. Flat Nasty holds special off-road events throughout the year.

      Flat Nasty Off Road Park

      HC1

      Jadwin, Mo. 65501

      573-729-6668

      flatnasty.net

    Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch

    • The Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch is located in southern Missouri, five miles south of Seymour and 45 minutes south of Springfield. The Ranch consists of 930 acres of off-road trails, ranging from level one to level five difficulty. The well marked trails pass through wooded hills and flowing water. Camping facilities include a main camp with a restaurant, air conditioned showers and camper hook-ups. As of 2010, The Ranch is open every weekend but a schedule of events may impact the availability of trails. Four-wheeling is permitted after dark, but the campground, mud pit and obstacle course close at midnight.

      Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch

      5722 State HWY K

      Seymour, Mo. 65746

      417-827-3952

      smorr.net

    St. Joe State Park

    • St. Joe State Park, a 8,238-acre park, is located in southeastern Missouri. There are 2,000 acres of the park used for off-road vehicles. This riding area consists of trails for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, dune buggies and four-wheel drive vehicles. The off road area contains 800 acres of sand flats. The remainder of the area consists of wooded hills and steep inclines. A staging area for off-road vehicles near the Park Office includes shelters, water, barbecue grills and a rinse station for vehicles. As of 2010, there is a daily fee of $5 for trail use.

      St. Joe State Park

      2800 Pimville Road

      Park Hills, Mo. 63601

      573-431-1069

      mostateparks.com