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St. David Pits
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Dump Hill, St. David Playground, Saint David, The Playground, Lonesome Valley, Saint David Pits, The Wash, The Pits |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This area is private property and closed to offroad use. Motorized use or trespassing in this area is not tolerated and you may be ticketed.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| 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 | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | No Restriction | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 640 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3500 to 3600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  All | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Some | |
| Large Jumps |  Many | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | All | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Many | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) extremely dusty |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, hard-packed dirt pit play area |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Express Stop/St. David (520) 720-4180 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Junction Express/Benson (520) 586-4303 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Express Stop/St. David (520) 720-4180 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Dasic Kokopelli Springs Resort/St. David (520) 720-9714 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Dasic Kokopelli Springs Resort/St. David (520) 720-9714 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (N) | KOA/Benson (800) 562-6823 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Safeway/Benson (520) 586-9094 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | free, close to town, unique pits |
| Cons | very dusty |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Benson, AZ | ||
| From: Benson, AZ
1) This area is not open for riding. DO NOT DRIVE HERE. |
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