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Lake Houser Adventures Off-Road Park

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Other Names

Broad River, Sandy Run, Lake Houser ATV Park

Last Known StatusOpen

This offroad park offers miles of woods trails, hill climbs and several mud bogs. The park borders the Broad River and also has several creeks running though the property. The property offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from hard pack to rugged/chunky rock sections with washed out ravines, making this place geared for the more experienced rider.

Camping is permitted near the entrance gate but there are only about three sites for tents. Fishing is allowed alongside the river with a valid fishing license and paying the day use parking fee (if you paid to ride the trails then the parking fee is waived). Shoreline and boat fishing is also permitted in the lake for a small fee but a license is not required.

The park is open daily, year-round, and all visitors must sign a waiver and pay at the gate before entering the park (cash only). All vehicle types are welcomed and helmets are required.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredNo
Dates OpenDaily 8am-sundown
Spark ArrestorNoA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended.
Noise LimitNo
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers Four WheelersPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Permitted
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYes
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
permitted near the main entrance gate
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingNo
AlcoholProhibited
Rule Enforcement
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TERRAIN

Approx Size660 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail50
Climate TypeForest
Elevation650 to 800 ft.
Trail MaintenanceUnknown
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
SandThis trail has little sandy areas.Little
MudThe trail has mostly mud after it rains.Mostly
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has many trees.Many
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis private land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis private land has some single track trails.Some
RoadsThis private land has some roads.Some
ShadeThis private land has many shaded areas.Many
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandPrivately Owned / Commercial

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (N)Earl's Short Stop Inc (828) 453-7394
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (N)Earl's Short Stop Inc (828) 453-7394
Potable Water WaterOn Site
RV Hookups RV HookupOn Site
RV Dump Station RV DisposalOn Site
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn Site
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (N)Earl's Short Stop Inc (828) 453-7394

FEES & PASSES

ParkingYes ($5.00)
Entry(None)
RidingYes ($20.00 per OHV)
CampingYes
Tent: $30.00
RV: $30.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
May through September $30/night, October through April - $20/night
CommentFishing permitted in the river with North Carolina fishing license and paid day use parking (unless riding the trails, then no charge for parking). Fishing also permitted on the lake which is $2/day from the shore or $10/day/boat. Cash only.

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityMooresboro, NC
Address1519 Lake Houser Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Charlotte, NC
1) Take I-85 South to Exit 10B
2) Merge onto US-74, continue 11.5 miles
3) Turn left (south) onto SR-18, continue 2 miles
4) Turn right (west) onto SR-150, continue 8 miles
5) Turn left (south) onto Lake Houser Road, follow signs toward park entrance.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoLake Houser Adventures Off-road Park
1519 Lake Houser Road
Mooresboro, NC 28114
(828) 429-4502
jhousers@gmail.com
www.lhaoffroad.com
Contact InfoNorth Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1701 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1700
(888) 248-6834
licenses@ncwildlife.org
www.ncwildlife.org
CommentFishing license info.

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Lake Houser Trail Photo

Lake Houser Adventures Off-Road Park Trail

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