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Big Bend OHV Track
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Arkansaw River, Arkansas River, Big Bend MX Track |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located near the scenic Arkansas River, this 53 acre park offers a natural terrain motocross track that is about one mile long and a separate peewee track. The main track is fast and narrow but can get very dry during summer months. The staging area has plenty of room for parking and a vault toilet. The track is open daily year-round but camping is not permitted.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Daily dawn to dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | (1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (48 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 48 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | MX Track |
| Land | BLM |
MX TRACK 
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
MX TRACK
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($7.00) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Salida, CO | ||
| From: Buena Vista, CO
1) Take US-285 south about 15 miles 2) Turn left (east) onto County Road 165, continue about 1 mile toward the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area 307 West Sackett Ave. Salida, CO 81201 (719) 539-7289 ahra@state.co.us cpw.state.co.us |
| Contact Info | BLM - Royal Gorge Field Office 3028 East Main Street Cañon City, CO 81212 (719) 269-8500 www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr.ivrsparks@state.co.us www.cpwshop.com |
| Comment | Colorado OHV Registration Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 53 acres | |
| Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
| Elevation | 7150 to 7200 ft. | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Many | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms |  All | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Western Convenience Store (719) 539-6330 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Western Convenience Store (719) 539-6330 |
 Water | Salida, CO | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Heart of the Rockies Campground (719) 539-4051 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Heart of the Rockies Campground (719) 539-4051 |
| Campground | Salida, CO | |
 Conv Store | Salida, CO |
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