UTV parks & trails near Fayetteville and NWA

Northwest Arkansas sits in the middle of some of the Ozarks' best side-by-side riding, but the parks are spread across three states. These are the UTV-friendly listings within roughly 75 straight-line miles of Fayetteville, closest first. Drive times are longer than the miles suggest on Ozark back roads.

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ListingDistance*Difficulty (est.)FeesVehiclesWhy it's here
Mill Creek Outfitters
Combs, AR
~24 miEasy → DifficultCabins from $110/night · UTV rentals from $349UTV / SxSrentals available, camping, cabins/lodging
Buckhorn OHV Trail System
Chester / Lee Creek (Boston Mountain RD), Crawford Co., AR
~26 miEasy → Very difficultFree day useATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own, family/beginner friendly (per sources)
Mill Creek OHV Trail System
Combs / Cass area (Boston Mountain RD), AR
~27 miEasy → Very difficult$3/vehicle/day · $30/yrATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own
3B Off-Road Park
Eureka Springs, AR
~30 miModerate → Extreme$40/rig · $30 bike/4-wheelerUTV / SxS, Dirt bike, ATVrentals available, camping
Fidler's Bend Outdoor Adventure Park
Colcord (near Kansas, OK / Siloam Springs, AR)
~31 miUnrated$20/person day passUTV / SxS, ATV, 4x4 / Jeep, Dirt bikebring your own, camping, cabins/lodging
Byrd's Adventure Center ORV Park
Ozark (Oark / Mulberry River), AR
~35 miEasy → Extreme$25/day per vehicle (verify)ATV, UTV / SxS, 4x4 / Jeep, Dirt bikebring your own, camping, cabins/lodging
Rush Springs Ranch Off-Road Park
Pineville, MO
~39 miEasy → Extreme$50/rig (up to 3 people)ATV, UTV / SxS, Dirt bike, 4x4 / Jeeprentals available, camping, cabins/lodging
Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch & Adventure Park
Boxley / Kingston, AR
~40 miEasy → Very difficult$30/vehicle/day + $10/passengerATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSrentals available, camping
Boston Mountain Ranger District – designated OHV roads
Ozark / Mulberry area (Boston Mountain RD), AR
~42 miUnratedunknownATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own
Buffalo River Off-Road Rentals
Compton (Newton Co.), AR
~45 miUnratedFrom $340 (4 h) per Polaris listing; operator page shows $100/hUTV / SxSrental / tour only (Polaris)
America's Outdoor Adventure Park
Jay, OK
~45 miEasy → Very difficultFrom $600/night, all-inclusiveUTV / SxSrental / tour only (Polaris), family/beginner friendly (per sources), cabins/lodging
Ozark Ridge Campground & ATV Rentals
Ozone (Ozark NF, Pleasant Hill / Big Piney area), AR
~52 miUnratedRV sites from $35/night · rental price not postedUTV / SxS, ATVrentals available, camping
Disney Off-Road Area
Disney (Mayes Co., Grand Lake), OK
~56 miUnratedNo fee found (GRDA rules; private campgrounds charge)ATV, Dirt bike, 4x4 / Jeep, UTV / SxSbring your own, camping
Pleasant Hill Ranger District – designated OHV roads
Clarksville / Ozone area (Pleasant Hill RD), AR
~56 miUnratedunknownATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own
Hog Wild Adventures
Omaha, AR
~61 miDifficult → Very difficult$89/person + taxUTV / SxSrental / tour only (Can-Am), family/beginner friendly (per sources)
TexPlex at Fox Creek Park
Hollister (Branson area), MO
~65 miEasy → Very difficult$40–55/vehicle (operator pages conflict)ATV, UTV / SxS, Dirt bike, 4x4 / Jeeprentals available (Can-Am), camping
Moccasin Gap Trail
Dover area (Hwy 7 north of Russellville), AR
~70 miUnrated$3 per OHV · camp $15/nightATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own, camping
Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail
Booneville area (Poteau-Cold Springs RD, Ouachita NF), AR
~74 miEasy → DifficultNo fee (USFS)ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own
Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail
Near Mansfield / Hartford, AR
~75 miEasy → DifficultNo fee listed (USFS)ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxSbring your own
Branson Off-Road Rentals
Saddlebrooke / north of Branson, MO
~75 miUnrated$275 for 2 h · $540 for 8 h (per vehicle)UTV / SxSrental / tour only (Polaris)

*Straight-line distance from the Fayetteville town centre, an estimate; road miles are longer. Difficulty is a DirtCompass 1-5 estimate from source wording. Fees as posted by the sources linked on each listing.

Questions riders ask

How many places are on this list?

20 listings from the DirtCompass Ozarks directory, each with its source links and the date we last checked it.

Which ones are free?

Our sources show no fee for: Buckhorn OHV Trail System, Disney Off-Road Area, Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail, Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail. Forest Service rules can still require a permit or registration, so check the listing.

Which have camping?

Camping is listed at: Mill Creek Outfitters, 3B Off-Road Park, Fidler's Bend Outdoor Adventure Park, Byrd's Adventure Center ORV Park, Rush Springs Ranch Off-Road Park, Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch & Adventure Park, Ozark Ridge Campground & ATV Rentals, Disney Off-Road Area, TexPlex at Fox Creek Park, Moccasin Gap Trail.

Where are the hardest trails?

Listings rated very difficult or extreme on our 1-5 estimate: Buckhorn OHV Trail System, Mill Creek OHV Trail System, 3B Off-Road Park, Byrd's Adventure Center ORV Park, Rush Springs Ranch Off-Road Park, Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch & Adventure Park, America's Outdoor Adventure Park, Hog Wild Adventures, TexPlex at Fox Creek Park. Ratings are DirtCompass estimates based on source wording.

Is this information official?

No. DirtCompass is not an official source. Fees, rules, closures and vehicle limits change, so confirm with the operator or the Forest Service MVUM before you trailer up.

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