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Lake Buffalo OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Iowa Park, Buffalo Lake, North Buffalo Creek Reservoir |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This offroad area opened to the general public in 2014. The area is small but all vehicle types are permitted. The terrain ranges from short but chunky climbs, scattered rock gardens and dry washes. There is no fee charged to ride but all vehicles must display a current Texas OHV Sticker.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | TX OHV Decal |
| Dates Open | weekends dawn to 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 | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Some |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | City Land, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Iowa Park, TX | ||
| Address | Burnett Ranch Road, Iowa Park, TX 76360 | ||
| From: Wichita Falls, TX
1) Take US-287 West about 15 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto Burnett Ranch Road, continue 1.3 miles 3) Park entrance is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lake Buffalo OHV Area Burnett Ranch Road Iowa Park, TX 76360 (940) 592-2642 |
| 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 |
| Comment | Texas OHV Decal Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 100 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 1040 to 1060 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Iowa Park, TX | |
| Diesel | Iowa Park, TX | |
 Water | Iowa Park, TX | |
 RV Hookup | Iowa Park, TX | |
 RV Disposal | Iowa Park, TX | |
| Campground | Iowa Park, TX | |
 Conv Store | Iowa Park, TX |
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