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Hillbillie Ranch

Friday, February 7, 2025

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Other Names

Hillbilly Ranch, Otter Creek

Last Known Status

Closed

This off-road park at one time catered to 4x4s and UTVs but is now closed and no longer open for riding. The property had about 40 miles of muddy and rugged woods trails, an obstacle course, mud drags, play pits, deep and shallow stream crossings plus rolling hills to keep riders interested.

The park had over 35 campsites with some electric and water hookups and featured plenty of space for parking, chem toilets and hot showers. This listing will remain up for historical purposes and to prevent a wasted trip.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Closed
Spark Arrestor	No	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended.
Noise Limit	No
Whip Flags	Yes (96 inches)	Whip Flags Required For Safety
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	Yes	helmets required for dirt bikes, ATVand UTV riders
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires
Night Riding	No
Rule Enforcement	Yes	Dedicated Rangers/Officers On-Site Office/Station Gate Inspection

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,000 acres (2 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	40
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	560 to 580 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Mostly
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Few
Roads	Few
Shade	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	Privately Owned / Commercial

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NE)	Moto Mart (618) 494-6066
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NE)	Moto Mart (618) 494-6066
Water	Jerseyville, MO
RV Hookup	20-30 Miles (S)	St. Louis KOA (618) 931-5160
RV Disposal	20-30 Miles (S)	St. Louis KOA (618) 931-5160
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	Moto Mart (618) 494-6066

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($20.00 per rider) kids 12 and under - free
Camping	Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 regular weekend primitive camp fee - $25
Comment	Riding and camping fees may be different during scheduled special event weekends - call for current rates.