| Alt Names |
Ely OHV Park, Johnson County, 600 Acres, Coralville Reservoir, Sandy Beach Rd., Hoosier Creek |
| DESCRIPTION |
Open to ATVs and motorcycles daily, this area offers miles of woods and sand trails, hill climbs, mud bogs and ravines along with a newly installed motocross track. There is no fee to ride this area however a permit is required and DNR officers regularly patrol the area. Out of state permits are sold at the nearby Casey’s General Store in Ely. Overnight camping is not permitted however nearby MacBride Reservoir offers numerous boat ramps, camping and swimming opportunities.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Solon, IA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 41º 49.935' W 91º 33.172' |
|
From: Cedar Rapids, IA
1) Take I-380 south to exit 10
2) Turn left (east) off the exit ramp onto CR-F12, continue 5.5 miles
3) Turn right (south) at the T-intersection onto Ely Rd., continue 1.5 miles
4) Turn right (west) onto 140th St., continue .1 miles
5) Park entrance is on the left (south). |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Track |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
No |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
|
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Prohibited |
| Campfires |
|
| Alcohol |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Dirt Surfers
P.O. Box 11241
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410
(319) 533-0829
larryrolfson@aol.com
www.dirtsurfers.org
|
| Contact Info |
Caseys General Store
1495 State St.
Ely, IA 52227
(319) 841-2166
www.caseys.com
|
| Comment |
sells out of state OHV permits |
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| TERRAIN |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
650 to 750 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (SE) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (SE) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| RV Hookup |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| RV Disposal |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (SE) |
| Swim Area |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
1-5 Miles (S) |
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