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Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area
Baxter, Kentucky
Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area is an off-road destination in Baxter, Kentucky. The trail network covers approximately 150 miles. Published ratings use green for beginner, blue for intermediate and red for advanced. Some trails are restricted to ATVs and dirt bikes; confirm signs for side-by-side access.
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Riding at a Glance
- Park Acreage
- 7,000 acres (total property)
- Trail Mileage
- approximately 150 miles
- Terrain
- Trails · Rocks · Mud
- SxS/UTV Access
- SxS/UTV access is reported; confirm permission with the operator.
- Camping
- Camping available
Terrain & Riding Experience
- Official Difficulty Information
- Published ratings use green for beginner, blue for intermediate and red for advanced. Some trails are restricted to ATVs and dirt bikes; confirm signs for side-by-side access.
SxS/UTV Access & Restrictions
SxS/UTV access is reported; confirm permission with the operator.
Vehicle-width compatibility has not been verified. Check official route rules for your machine.
Camping, Lodging & Amenities
Amenities & Services
- SxS Rentals
- Not available
Campsite & lodging details
- Camping & Lodging Policy
- Reservation Required: Not required
- Allocation: first come, first served
Hours, Fees & Rules
Operating Hours
Check the official website for current opening days and hours.
Admission & Fees
| Permit | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | $45 | 31-day permit; purchase in person. Applies to single vehicles. |
| Annual permit | $70 | Effective January 1, 2026; expires on first day of purchase month in following year; purchase in person. Applies to single vehicles. |
- Camping — $25 per night — for primitive campsite spots. Notes: Includes firewood; first come, first served.
Published rates may change. Confirm current prices, taxes and conditions with the official operator before visiting.
Location & Directions
Baxter, Kentucky
- Planning Notes
- Most trails accept side-by-sides along with ATVs, dirt bikes and full-size vehicles. Some routes are ATV/dirt-bike-only. Trail maps are sold in person; a downloadable official map was not verified.
- Primitive campsites are first come, first served at $25 per spot per night including firewood. Portable toilets are provided throughout the park. The park has no onsite SxS rentals; nearby rental businesses are separate.
- Permits cannot be purchased online. Local-resident discounts require qualifying address verification; multi-vehicle and family permits have additional conditions. Confirm eligibility before choosing a discounted permit.
Official Resources
Sources & Verification
Last verified October 10, 2026 using official destination information.
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- Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area — official source
- Amenities — verified October 10, 2026
- Camping availability — verified October 10, 2026
- Camping stay limits and conditions — verified October 10, 2026
- Primitive camping — verified October 10, 2026
- Services: SxS Rentals — verified October 10, 2026
- Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area — official source
- Difficulty Summary — verified October 10, 2026
- Visit planning — verified October 10, 2026
- Visitor resource: official Park Url — verified October 10, 2026
- Trail Miles — verified October 10, 2026
- Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area — official source
- Permit prices and conditions — verified October 10, 2026
- Visitor information phone — verified October 10, 2026
- Visitor resource: fees Url — verified October 10, 2026
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