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Moss Creek Lake
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Moss Creek Lake, Texas |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located next to Moss Creek Lake, this offroad area offers several miles of trails that are open to ATVs and dirtbikes. Camping with full hookups, a boat ramp, beach, playground and paintball course is also available at the lake. Fees must be paid prior to entry at the Moss Lake Store and both daily and annual passes are available.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | TX OHV Decal |
| Dates Open | Daily 7am - dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | At this time, there are no reciprocity agreements between Texas and any other states. All visiting riders must purchase a Texas OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
| Noise Limit | No | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | City Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($5.00 per vehicle) day use parking fee for county resident; non-resident - $20/vehicle |
| Riding | Yes ($15.00 per rider) offroad permit fee |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $9.00 RV: $12.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 RV Full Hookup Site - $15/night; electric and water only - $12/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Big Spring, TX | ||
| Address | 10000 East Moss Lake Road, Big Spring, TX 79720 | ||
| From: Big Spring, TX
1) Take I-20 East to Exit 184 2) Turn right (south) onto Moss Lake Road, continue about 6 miles toward Moss Lake. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Moss Creek Lake 10000 East Moss Lake Road Big Spring, TX 79720 (432) 393-5246 ssalinas@mybigspring.com www.mybigspring.com |
| Contact Info | Trey Cooksey (OHV Program Manager) Texas Parks And Wildlife 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 (512) 389-8743 trey.cooksey@tpwd.texas.gov tpwd.texas.gov |
Moss Creek Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Moss Creek Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Moss Creek Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/25/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 400 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Elevation | 2350 to 2400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Stripes Convenience Store (432) 394-4970 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Stripes Convenience Store (432) 394-4970 |
 Water | On Site | Moss Creek Lake Campground (432) 393-5246 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Moss Creek Lake Campground (432) 393-5246 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Moss Creek Lake Campground (432) 393-5246 |
| Campground | On Site | Moss Creek Lake Campground (432) 393-5246 |
 Conv Store | On Site | Moss Creek Lake (432) 393-5246 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS