ATV Trails Near Athens, Georgia

There are a variety of ATV trails near Athens, Georgia that offer riding, hunting, and other activities for fans of off-road parks. The miles upon miles of trails feature single track, MX tracks, and even tracks for children 8 and under. You can also stay at cabins or in RVs if you are going for a weekend or longer. There are three main ATV trails near Athens that are worthy of consideration, Durhamtown, Broadriver, and Rocky Creek. The only disadvantage offered by all three is that the lodgings tend to be rough, and no one would confuse the cabin on offer at each ATV trail with a bed and breakfast. This should not be a deterrent to you if you are a determined ATV rider however; roughing it is in your blood.

  1. Durhamtown Off-Road Park

    • Durhamtown Off-Road Park is an ATV park with trails for riding, hunting, and lodging that are among the best in the area. For riding, Durhamtown offers 150 miles of trails and 40 miles of single track for your ATV. The trails are one way, with a 1/4- to 1/8-mile flat track. You can also use the freestyle park (though it requires approval) and a mud drag pit when you really want to test your ATV's limits. There are also facilities on-site for you to store your ATV.

      Durhamtown Off-Road Park
      2350 Randolph Church Rd.
      Union Point, GA 30669
      706-486-4603
      durhamtown.com

    Broad River ATV

    • Broad River ATV has over 100 miles of one way trails, mud pits, a motocross track, and a quad track that is nearly 3 1/2 miles long. Like Durhamtown, you can use cabins and RVs for overnight lodging. You can also camp out if you like, or use your own RV. Park hours are Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 to 5. In winter, the hours are more limited, Friday through Sunday 9 to 5.

      Broad River ATV
      80 County Road--193
      Carleton, GA 30627
      706-743-0078
      broadriveradventurepark.com

    Rocky Creek ATV

    • Rocky Creek ATV is a less elaborate off-road park than either Durhamtown or Broad River, but it remains a good place for you to take your family for a weekend of fun. For the mud bog (riding your ATV through mud trails), there is a $25 charge per machine or $40 per person for a weekend, as of March 2010. Mud bogs take place one weekend a month, and you can download a schedule for the year's events at the Rocky Creek ATV website.

      Rocky Creek ATV
      4637 Hwy. 341
      Culloden, GA 31016
      888-581-2983
      rockycreekatv.com