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Rathbun OHV Park

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Other Names

Lake Rathbun, Appanoose County, South Central Dirt Riders OHV Club, South Fork Chariton River, Rathbun Lake

Last Known StatusVariable Schedule  (Depends on daily conditions. Check website for current conditions.)

This 125 acre riding area offers about 10 miles of woods trails, a tot lot and a practice track. The trails consist mainly of dirt and rock and wind with the flow of the land through the trees and along the shores of Rathbun Lake.

Park amenities include a vault toilet, two shelters with picnic tables, an unloading/loading dock, and a water faucet that is available April through November. Camping is not permitted at the OHV park itself but the lake has several full service campgrounds.

ATVs, dirt bikes and side by sides are permitted as long as they have current Iowa registration.

The park is open year round except during spring thaw and after heavy precipitation. Call before you haul.

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Park Updates

The Rathbun OHV Park open/closure status is determined based on soil moisture, therefore the status will change throughout the year (day to day) depending on weather conditions. For current updates check the website before heading out.



REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesIowa DNR Sticker
Dates OpenYear-Round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedUnknown
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (62 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted(maximum width 62 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYeshelmets required for all riders, operators and passengers
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingProhibited
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresProhibited
Night RidingNo
Trail BlazingProhibitedstay on designated trails
Rule Enforcement
Commentthree-wheelers prohibited
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TERRAIN

Approx Size125 acres
Miles Of Trail10
Climate TypeForest
Elevation950 to 1000 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly MaintainedSouth Central Dirt Riders does the trail maintenance.
Loose DirtThis OHV area has mostly loose dirt.Mostly
Hard PackThe OHV area has little hard pack terrain.Little
SandThis OHV area has little sandy areas.Little
MudThe OHV area has some mud after it rains.Some
DustThe OHV area has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis OHV area has little rocks.Little
TreesThe OHV area has many trees.Many
Steep HillsThis OHV area has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe OHV area has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis OHV area has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis OHV area has no large jumps.None
BermsThe OHV area has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis USACE land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis USACE land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis USACE land has few roads.Few
ShadeThis USACE land has many shaded areas.Many
HazardsThis OHV area has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis OHV area has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis OHV area has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis OHV area has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, MX Track
LandArmy Corps of Engineers
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine SizeNo Maximum
Min Engine SizeNo Minimum
MX TRACK  Motocross Track
FeaturesPublic
Max Engine SizeNo Maximum
Min Engine SizeNo Minimum

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (NE)Frank's Bait and Tackle (641) 724-3171 or (641) 895-4911
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (SE)Bratz Shell (641) 437-1100
Potable Water WaterOn Sitewater faucet available April through November
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (E)Southfork Park Campground (877) 444-6777
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (E)Southfork Park Campground (877) 444-6777
Primitive Camping Campground1-5 Miles (E)Southfork Park Campground (877) 444-6777
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (NE)Frank's Bait and Tackle (641) 724-3171 or (641) 895-4911

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityCenterville, IA
Address14230 Hwy S70, Plano, IA 52581
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From: Plano, IA
1) Take SR-70 North about 5 miles
2) Park entrance is on the right (east).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoSouth Central Dirt Riders
scdrrohva@gmail.com
www.iowadnr.gov
Contact InfoU.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Rathbun Lake
20112 Hwy J5T
Centerville, IA 52544-9461
(641) 647-2464
rathbun@usace.army.mil
www.nwk.usace.army.mil
Contact InfoIowa DNR
(515) 281-5918
www.iowadnr.gov
CommentIowa OHV permit info

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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