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River Valley OHV Park
Saturday, April 20, 2024
| Other Names | Council Bluffs, Missouri River, Pottawattamie County |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (due to trail hazards and flooding) |
This offroad park offers a good variety of ATV and UTV trails that consist of loose dirt with some whoops and several small sand hills. The park also borders the Missouri River, which offers some scenic views.
Amenities include a large paved staging area, a vault toilet and some garbage receptacles. There is no fee charged to ride or park here but all machines must display a current Iowa OHV Sticker.
The area is usually open daily during the daylight hours but just note that the park is prone to flooding and may close on short notice, so call first before heading out.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
* Park Status
River Valley will remain closed while the Iowa Department of Natural Resources while the Iowa Department of Natural Resources works with the City of Council Bluffs to investigate impacts of levee upgrades in the vicinity of the park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Iowa DNR Sticker |
| Dates Open | Daily 7am-dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| 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 | Yes (70 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 70 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required for all riders, operators and passengers |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Park is closed during maintenance days, check River Valley Trail Riders website for schedule. Three-wheelers prohibited. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 360 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 950 to 975 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
| Comment | Property is owned by the State of Iowa but is leased to the City of Council Bluffs. |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Pilot Travel Center (712) 322-0088 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Pilot Travel Center (712) 322-0088 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Bluffs Run RV Park (800) 223-7277 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Bluffs Run RV Park (800) 223-7277 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Bluffs Run RV Park (800) 223-7277 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Lake Manawa State Park Campground (712) 366-0220 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Pilot Travel Center (712) 322-0088 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| 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 | Council Bluffs, IA | ||
| Address | 4300 East South Omaha Bridge Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | ||
| From: Omaha, NE
1) Take I-480 South about 4 miles 2) Take Exit for US-275 3) Turn left (east) onto US-275, continue 2 miles 4) Park entrance is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | River Valley OHV Park (515) 281-5918 www.iowadnr.gov |
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
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River Valley Trail Photo
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River Valley Trail Photo
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River Valley Trail Photo
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River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/13/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/13/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/19/2014 (Thanks!)
River Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/18/2014 (Thanks!)
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