I have included Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia in the South Atlantic States. These State Parks and Forest have a nice variety of ATV / OHV Parks.
Florida
Florida has Division of Forestry Tate's Hell State Forest. Off Road vehicles and and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) have more that 150 miles of designated trails on existing forest roads. Trails have assorted ecosystems including cypress/titi swamps, blackwater rivers and pine flatwoods. For more information call: (850) 697-3734 or Email: Tate's Hell State Forest or check out this websites. http://www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/thsf_ohv_index.html
The Withlacoochee State Forest in Florida has a ATV / Motorcycle Area - Croom Motorcycle Area: Buttgenbach Mine Campground. The Croom Motorcycle Area is 2600-acres and campers may ride from the campground into the surrounding off-road riding area.
There are 50 campsites with electricity- no pets allowed- designated for off-road motorcycle and ATV (all-terrain vehicle) use.
Georgia
In Georgia there are many trails in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests - most of the trails listed below can be found at this website: http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/.
Windy Gap Trail is a motorcycle only trail, it is steep, only experienced riders should go on this trail. The Milma Creek OHV Trail and the Tibbs OHV Trail is for ATV's, motorcycles and mountain bikes. Trail http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/ohv/windy-gap.shtml
Town Creek Bike Trail is opened to Motorcycles, ATV's and Bicycles, it is located in the Oconee National Forest. You can contact Oconee Ranger District, 1199 Madison Road, Eatonton GA 31024 (706) 485-3180 for more information.
Beasly Knob is a very steep and difficult riding area near Blairsville in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Davenport ORV Area near Blairsville, GA has trails for ATV's and Motorcycles. For more information: contact Brasstown Ranger District, Hwy 19/129S, P.O. Box 9, Blairsville, GA 30512 or call (706) 745-6928.
Locust Stake ORV Area, the Moates Knob ORV Area and Clarkesville, GA. Trails are for dirt bikes, motorcycles and ATV's. Variety of trails for easy to difficult. For More Information: Contact the Chattooga Ranger District, Highway 197 North, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 or call (706) 754-6221
Oakey Mountain OHV Trail in Clayton in the Northeast part of GA offers this trail. Be careful, trail is rocky, steep and lots of blind curves. It would be a good idea to call before going to see if this trail is still open as the rains have caused destruction to the trails, there is a possibility that it will be permanently shut down. US Forest Service (706) 782-3320
Rocky Flats OHV Trail offers a trail for Motorcycles, ATV's, and 4x4's. Contact the Cohutta Ranger District, 401 Old Ellijay Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705, or call (706) 695-6736
Rock Creek OHV Trail is for Motorcycles, Mountain Bicycles, and ATV's and the Tatum Lead OHV Trail Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles, Motorbikes, ATVs, and Mountain Bicycles. Contact the Conasauga Ranger District 3941 Highway 76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 Telephone: (706) 695-6736
Whissenhunt ORV Area near Dahlonega in northern Georgia is suitable for ATV's and motorcycles, no 4 x 4's or trucks. There are many trails that make this trail system one you'll want to visit. Trails include: Wissenhut Loop, Sally Free Trail, Ridge Top Trail, Rattlesnake Trail, Peggy Creek Connector,Parking Lot Trail, Hightower Loop, Hightower Connector, West Cane Creek Trail, Clay Creek Trail, Double Bridges OHV Trail, Double Bridges Connector, Copperhead Trail, Blizzard Trail. For more information contact Toccoa Ranger District, 6050 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or call (706) 632-3031
The Houston Valley OHV Trail System near LaFayette, GA also consist of several trails Blackwell Gap Trail, Cape Harte Trail, Dry Creek Connector, Dry Crook Trail, Houston Valley Road, Houston Valley Branch, Gorden Springs Road, Gorden Springs Connector, Hudon Loop, Hudon Spur, McCutcheon Cove Connector, McCutcheon Cove Loop, Molly Houston Trail, Molly Houston Trail Connector, North Loop, Old Spring Box Trail, Parking Lot Connector, Plantation Ridge Connector, Plantation Ridge Loop, Plantation Ridge Trail, Rock Garden Trail, Trammel Loop, Trammel Loop Connector.
Maryland
State park rules require your ATV to have a Maryland Department of Natural Resources off-road vehicle permit that costs $15. All riders are required to wear a helmet and eye protection. No riders under 12 years old. Three Wheel ATV's are not allowed in any of Maryland's trails.
Potomac-Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, 1431 Potomac Camp Road, Oakland MD (301) 334-2038 Trails include: Piney Mountain Trail, Garrett Trail, Potomac River Trail, Backbone Mountain Trail,
Savage River State Forest in Garrett County, 127 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536(301)895-5759 Trails include: Meadow Mountain Trail, Poplar Lick Trail, Marqraff Plantation Trail, Negro Mountain Trail
Green Ridge State Forest in Allegany County, 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone MD 21530 (301) 478-3124 - East Valley/Strafford Trail
Pocomoke State Forest in Worcester County, 3461 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill MD (410) 632-2566
This website provides information on all the preceding parks. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/orv.html
North Carolina
Check out this website for North Carolina's ORV area's. http://www.ncnatural.com/NCUSFS/
Badin Lake ORV - Northeast of Albemarleear, these trails are for ATV's, dirt bike's and 4WD
Brown Mountain ORV - near Morganton, NC has a trail for motorcycles and ATV and also Mountain biker, there are 40 miles of rocky single and double tracks.
Roy E Taylor ORV - Wayehutta ATV Area - Cullowhee, NC, east of Sylva, these trails are for ATV's and Dirt bikes. The trails are considered moderate to hard.
Upper Tellico ORV - located 13 miles north of Murphy, NC in eastern North Carolina. This trail system is located on the Tennessee state line. 8000 acres are provided for all OHV users from motorcycle to 4 x 4's. Many of the trails are steep, rough, and challenging.
South Carolina
Manchester State Park - Sumter, SC - riding is restricted to loops, no riding in the forest at this time. There is a daily fee or yearly permit and it is highly recommended to purchase one as the rangers do ticket you for not having one.
Wambaw Cycle Trails - McClellanville, SC is located in the southeast part of the state. This trail is maintained by Family Riders Motorcycle Club of Charleston. Trail is designed for motorcycles but OHVs under 50 inches wide and mountain bikes also enjoy the trail. There is a $5 per day / $50 per year fee.
Virginia
The South Pedlar ATV Trail System is open to four-wheel ATVs (no 3-wheel) , motorbikes, and mountain bikes. The trails and terrain is full of variety. South Pedlar trails include: Terrapin, Rattlesnake, Piney, Otter, Lone Mountain and Lasso. There is a $5 per day fee, helmets are required and no children under the age of 12 are allowed on the trails.
Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail complex in Edinburg, VA and Tasker's Gap ATV/OHV complex. Contact the Lee Ranger District, 109 Molineu Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 Telephone: (540) 984-4101 http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/lee/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
West Virginia
Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - located in the southern area of the state has several different trails in about 9 different counties. Created especially for economic growth through tourism it is ATV friendly country. This award winning trail system is professionally managed, there is something here for every type of OHV and every type of rider. For more information call 1-800-592-2217, P.O. Box 539, Lyburn, WV 25632 http://www.trailsheaven.com/
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