Hey guys I'll be on vacation in 2 weeks and I'm going to Orlando FL. Disney and all that stuff LOL...But I would love to take on of my ATV's with me if there's some where close around to ride??? If any of you guys or gals know of such a place let me know!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Ocala National Forest is huge and awesome
Call the rangers and ask about ride areas - Big Scrub is popular but wooped out and kinda boring-
ask if Lake Delancy is still open
...really depends on what kinda riding you want
Lake D is rustic and wild as compared to Big Scrub

both areas require primitive camping

I have stayed at a place called Mill Dam RV resort - $55/night gets you a "cabin" overlooking Mill Dam Lake
Park the ATV at your door, ride to Big Scrub and surrounding areas
I did the "sinkhole trail" to the north
I did juniper prairie to the east
I did big scrub to the south
all from the mill dam resort - the only gas station/C-store in the forest
it might be your best bet

tips:
carry and use GPS and maps, water and fuel

easy to get lost if you dont pay attn

mill dam resort number is : 352-625-4500

hope this helps.
Gary C

 

Hey thanks for the info I might have to check it out!! What kind of trails is it? I mean can you ride a Sport quad there such as the KFX 400 or would it be better suited for a Utility?

 

theres all kinds of riding at ocala nat forest......

 

Ocala NF trail types:
mainly hardpacked trails, most are well marked but be sure to check about closed areas prior to arriving ... maybe others can add their remarks ...

I ride a utility 400 4x4 but the raptors and the two wheelers are OK, too

good luck ... and ...ahem....there (hopefully) will be no need for the HD trojans in Ocala NF


Gary

 

LMAO

Thanks for the info!!! This could be a cool vacation after all!!

 

I posted some Ocala National Forest trails at the ATVFlorida.com web site. Check it out. I also have a few GPS coordinates if you're interested. The whoops are pretty bad close to Big Scrub but once you get away the trails seem to be a little better, especially if you take trails that aren't used as much. BE sure and stay off numbered roads because the rangers are looking harder for violators due to recent crashes. If you go to Big Scrub, the campground host is very helpful. He deals with ATVs almost every day and can tell you the latest on what's happening with law enforcement. Have fun.....

 

Thanks for the info I don't need any Park Ranger bothering me!! Nice pics on the site too.

 

There is this place called croom in brooksville florida right off of I75.Right now I think it is only 25 dollars for the permant there is two areas the first day area which is a big sand pit and there is the second day area were all the trails are there is a camp ground.There are trails that lead from the camp ground all the way to the sand pit

 

ya i ride at croom all the time it only takes us 1hr to get there its fun. the trails are vary diffrent all over the place there. there are clay pits and flat clay placers good to race and do wheelies and stuff like that there are sandy trails anddirt trails. about 2,600+ acers. so ya its big