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Badlands Off Road Park
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Wabash River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This off road park has about 1,400 acres of various terrain such as sand dunes, deep water crossings, gravel hills, mud bogs, woods trails and rock crawling sections for jeeps and trials bikes.
The park is open daily from 9am-5pm and is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Camping is not permitted but cabin and cottage rentals are available. Off the Trail Vacation Rentals and Campground is located near the main entrance which offers a spray wash, hot showers and full hookups. Guests are allowed to ride to and from the park from the campground.
Flags are not required for motorcycles but are mandatory for ATVs, Jeeps and 4x4s which can be purchased at the park office for an additional fee.
Helmets are required for all dirt bike, ATV and UTV riders and are available for rent. There is also an onsite repair shop that carries parts and accessories for most off road vehicles.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday through Sunday 9am-7pm | |
| Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
| Noise Limit | No | quiet exhaust systems are encouraged |
| Whip Flags | Not Required (72 inches) | Whip Flags Recommended For Safety Flags are not required for motorcycles |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | buggy's and sand rails are prohibited |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmet rentals available for $20 |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) permitted at Off the Trail Vacation Rentals and Campground |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) permitted at Off the Trail Vacation Rentals and Campground |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 9am-5pm |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,400 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
| Elevation | 500 to 600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  Mostly | paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps |  Many | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track, Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Attica Marathon Food Shop (765) 764-4424 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | |
 Water | On Site | Attica Family Campground (765) 762-6189 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Attica Family Campground (765) 762-6189 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Attica Family Campground (765) 762-6189 |
| Campground | On Site | Attica Family Campground (765) 762-6189 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | IGA (765) 762-2337 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($10.00 per person) Passengers 12 and over - $10. Passengers 6 to 11 - $5. Kids 5 and under are free. |
| Riding | Yes ($25.00 per rider) Two days - $45; Three days - $60, Four days - $70 |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $9.00 RV: $34.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Primitive camping - $9/person. Full hookups - $34/night (includes two adults and two children). Electric and water only - $29. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Attica, IN | ||
| Address | 3968 N. Xavier, Attica, IN 47918 | ||
| From: Indianapolis, IN
1) Take I-74 West to Exit 15 2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto US-41, continue 10.8 miles 3) Turn left on E. Sycamore Street, continue .4 miles 4) Turn left (south) on East Road, continue .5 miles 5) Park entrance is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Badlands Off Road Park 3968 North Xavier Attica, IN 47918 (765) 762-2981 info@badlandsoffroad.com badlandsoffroad.com |
| Contact Info | Off the Trail Vacation Rentals And Campground 3970 N Xavier Road Attica, IN 47918 (765) 762-6189 info@offthetrailcampground.com www.offthetrailcampground.com |
| Comment | Cabin and house rentals available - call for rates. |
Badlands OHV Area Photo
One of the many sandy play areas to explore.
Badlands OHV Area Photo
Most of the trails are marked and rated. This is a good view of the easy trails.
Badlands OHV Area Photo
The park has some unique obstacles to check out. One section is simply called "The Tunnels", which are drainage tunnels wide enough for UTVs and jeeps to crawl through.
Badlands OHV Area Photo
The main staging area has plenty of room for parking.
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