OHV Trail
Discover some of Alabama’s most beautiful and rugged terrain on the OHV trail at Buck’s Pocket State Park. The OHV trail was designed to be a slow ride through beech/hardwood forest, paralleling South Sauty Creek. The trail passes through the creek side primitive campsite area, across Morgan’s Cove lake access area, and continues another 2.3 miles. The trail is conveniently located and has access to the renovated campground. Along the 6.3-mile OHV trail, there are many opportunities for scenic views to see some of Northeast Alabama’s unique flora and fauna. In addition, there are a few locations where you can picnic and fish. OHVs must visit the campground/park office area to register and access the trail.
Day Use Access
- $10.00 per OHV operator
- $5.00 per OHV for registered campers (per stay)
Annual Pass Options
- Individual Annual Pass: $100.00
- Family Annual Pass: $150.00
Click here for the PDF version of the Trails Map.
Buck’s Pocket State Park OHV Trail Park Rules and Regulations
1. Trail riding may be dangerous. Riders must assume the risks and ride within their limits.
2. Helmets are required for all users of OHV vehicles on designated trails. Helmets are optional but recommended for side-by-side OHV vehicles with canopies. Seat belts are required where applicable.
3. Driving any vehicle carelessly and heedlessly disregarding the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and at a speed, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, shall be unlawful. (220-5-.04 Operation of Vehicles)
4. Operating an OHV vehicle without a valid motor vehicle tag in Alabama State Parks is permitted only on designated OHV trails/roads. Unlicensed vehicles are prohibited on County, State, or Federal Highways (220-5-.04 Operation of Vehicles).
5. OHV vehicles 83 inches wide or smaller are permitted on the designated OHV trails. No Jeeps, trucks, or cars allowed on any trails. (220-5-.04 Operation of Vehicles).
6. Alcohol is prohibited on any and all of the trails.
7. No doubling on OHVs not designed for doubling. Must follow the manufacturer’s operator/passenger guidelines.
8. All OHVs must stay on designated OHV trails. (220-5-.04 Operation of Vehicles).
9. The exhaust sound level should be low enough not to create excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke (220-5-.04 Operation of Vehicles).
10. It shall be unlawful to leave any person under fourteen (14) unattended at any state park. For the purpose of this paragraph, “unattended” shall mean without direct adult supervision (220-5-.01 Use of Facilities).
11. OHV Trails, except Backcountry Campground Road, are closed at sunset.
12. Failure to maintain quiet in the campground between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall be unlawful (220-5-.07 Conduct).
13. Camping is permitted in a designated area only (220-5-.01 Use of Facilities).
All State Park Rules and Regulations apply.
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