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Chadwick Motorized Trails System
Nearly 80 miles of multi-use trails for ATV, UTV, motorcycle, and mountain bikes wind in and out of deep forested hollows and down long ridge tops. It’s possible to plan a wide variety of full-loop riding without backtracking. All riders will encounter advanced riding challenges.
Situated about four miles southwest of Chadwick, Missouri, from which it got its name, the Chadwick Motorized Trails System is a 12 square mile chunk of rough national forest land in Ozark country. Camping facilities are close at hand for riders or other visitors.
Off-trail travel is allowed only at two locations in the Chadwick Area. One is the 3-acre Family Play Area just to the west of Cobb Ridge Campground. The other is the 5-acre Trials Bike Area, located between Trails 110 and 135, near the head of Cobb Ridge. These areas are shown on the map.
Chadwick Area is mostly forested with oak, hickory, and pine woods on rocky ridge tops, with a few small open forest glades. Steep ridges break into narrow hollows with scattered surface rock and occasional rock ledges, and patches of eastern red cedar.
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At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Sun-up to sun-down |
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| Reservations: | Reservations recommended for Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. Some sites are first come, first served. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: |
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| Permit Info: | Riding permit required. Visit the Passes and Permits section of the site for prices and how to buy Mark Twain passes. |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Chadwick, Sparta, Ozark, Forsyth |
| Water: | Cobb Ridge |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Ava Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District Email | Phone and Address |
General Information
Directions:There are three trailheads for the Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area:
- KC Pavilion Trailhead - western portion of the trail, near Cobb Ridge
- Oak Camp Trailhead - southern portion of the trail
- Camp Ridge Trailhead - northern portion of the trail
Cobb Ridge Campground - located on the western portion of the trail, visitors camping at Cobb Ridge can access the trail from the campground, but there's no day use parking or designated trailhead at Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
Accessibility:
- Vault toilet at KC Pavilion Trailhead is accessible.
- Cobb Ridge Campground -
- Vault toilet is accessible
- showers are accessible
- Site #10 is accessible
Parking:
Parking is estimated based on parking to ensure that other vehicles can fit in the parking areas:
- KC Pavilion Trailhead - 20 vehicles with trailers
- Oak Camp Trailhead - 3 vehicles with trailers
- Camp Ridge Trailhead - 25 vehicles with trailers
Cobb Ridge Campground - located on the western portion of the trail, visitors camping at Cobb Ridge can access the trail from the campground, but there's no day use parking or designated trailhead at Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:This trail is heavily used by ATV/OHV users. ATV's do have the right-of-way, so please be prepared for frequent stops.
Most trails stay on the ridge tops or hollow bottoms, with connecting trails crossing slide slopes. Some trail sections offer greater challenges than others. Various methods may be used to indicate closed trails. Travel only open marked trails, and stay off closed routes.
Off-trail travel is allowed only at two locations in the Chadwick Area. One is the 3-acre Family Play Area just to the west of Camp Ridge Campground. The other is the 5-acre Trials Bike Area, located between Trails 110 and 135, near the head of Cobb Ridge. These areas are shown on the map provided at the top of the page.
Orange Diamonds with trail numbers mark the open, designated trails.
There are three trailheads - KC Pavilion, Oak Camp, and Camp Ridge. Visitors camping Cobb Ridge can access the trail from the campground, but there's no day use parking or designated trailhead at Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Cobb Ridge Campground
Camping fee
Cobb Ridge Recreation Area lies in the center of the Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV use area, which is popular among motorcycle, dirt bike and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. The Cobb Ridge Campground provides a variety of campsite sizes, styles, development and locations. Most sites are well separated and screened from adjacent units but some are close and open enough to promote visiting between neighbors.
OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:Most trails stay on the ridge tops or hollow bottoms, with connecting trails crossing slide slopes. Some trail sections offer greater challenges than others. Various methods may be used to indicate closed trails. Travel only open marked trails, and stay off closed routes.
Off-trail travel is allowed only at two locations in the Chadwick Area. One is the 3-acre Family Play Area just to the west of Camp Ridge Campground. The other is the 5-acre Trials Bike Area, located between Trails 110 and 135, near the head of Cobb Ridge. These areas are shown on the map provided at the top of the page.
Orange Diamonds with trail numbers mark the open, designated trails.
There are three trailheads - KC Pavilion, Oak Camp, and Camp Ridge. Visitors camping Cobb Ridge can access the trail from the campground, but there's no day use parking or designated trailhead at Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:KC Pavilion Trailhead
No day use fee
This site has a pavilion that can accomodate up to 40 or 50 people. There is one large grill and several picnic tables available.
Camp Ridge Recreation Area
No day use fee
There are 3 picnic tables with grills availble for visitors to use.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Cobb Ridge Recreation Area |
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| Picnic tables: | KC Pavilion, Camp Ridge |
| Tent camping: | Cobb Ridge Recreation Area |
| Parking: | Camp Ridge - 30 vehicles w/ trailers; Cobb Ridge - no trailer parking; KC Pavilion - 20 vehicles w/ trailers; Oak Camp Recreation Area - 6 vehicles w/ trailers |
| Toilets: | Camp Ridge, KC Pavilion, Cobb Ridge Recreation Area |
| Accessible: | Some amenities and features at trailheads are accessible |
| Drinking water: | Cobb Ridge Recreation Area |
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