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Gypsum City OHV Park

Friday, April 19, 2024

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Other Names

Webster County, Des Moines River, Fort Dodge

Last Known Status

Temporarily Closed (due to wet trail conditions)

Once an old mining area, this property is now open to ATVs and dirt bikes. The park has about 15 miles of woods trails, several motocross tracks including a 1.5 mile main track, a safety training area, beginners area and ample parking. The park is roughly 800 acres however there are plans to expand to 1,500 acres.

A campground has recently been added which offers 33 sites, each with water and electric hookups, BBQ grills and picnic tables. Other amenities include restroom and shower facilities, dump station and a park office.

The trails are open daily but may close temporarily during and after bad weather, so call or check the Iowa DNR park status page before heading out.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Iowa DNR Sticker
Dates Open	Year-Round
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 (62 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 62 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	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No	riding hours sunrise to sunset
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	vehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
Comment	three-wheelers prohibited

TERRAIN

Approx Size	800 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	60
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1110 to 1120 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Little
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Some
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, MX Track

Land	City Land, County Land

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

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

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NW)	Casey's General Store (515) 955-5576
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NW)	Casey's General Store (515) 955-5576
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	On Site
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NW)	Casey's General Store (515) 955-5576

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Full Hookups - $30/night, electric and water - $25/night

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Fort Dodge, IA

Address

2390 Mill Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Trail Map

From: Fort Dodge, IA
1) Take US-20 to Exit 124
2) Turn north off the exit ramp onto Nelson Avenue, continue 1.5 miles
3) Turn left (east) on Mill Road, park entrance is on the left.