Bucks Pocket State Park

Wind your way through some of Northeast Alabama’s most scenic backcountry on the OHV trail. Designed for a slow and scenic ride, this trail meanders through towering beech and hardwood forests while tracing the flow of South Sauty Creek.

Along the way, the trail passes the quiet creekside primitive backcountry camping area, crosses through the Morgan’s Cove boat launch, and continues deeper onto TVA property for another 2.3 miles. The full 6.3-mile route offers countless moments to pause and take in the beauty of the landscape—from shaded forest corridors to glimpses of the diverse flora and wildlife that make this corner of Alabama so special.

Several peaceful spots along the trail invite you to stop for a picnic, cast a line, or simply listen to the sounds of the forest and flowing water. The trail is conveniently connected to the main campground and OHV parking, making it easy to begin or end your adventure close to your campsite.

All OHV riders must register at the park office, honor box, or digital kiosk before accessing 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

Fees may be paid in the park office or by using the yellow kiosk (card only) or honor box (cash only) located at the entrance of the main campground.

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. 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 63 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). A camping permit must be obtained at the park office to camp in the backcountry campground.
 

All State Park Rules and Regulations apply.  

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