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Mounds ORV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | The Mounds, Beaver Pond, Genesee County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to all offroad vehicles, this area has something for all skill levels and ranges from twisty hare scramble trails, gravel and sandy play pits, rugged 4x4 trails and numerous mud holes. The park is only open during daylight hours but camping can be found a short distance away at Wolverine Campground.
Note that while the park is open year-round, there are seasonal restrictions. Trucks are prohibited between the dates of March 15 through May 15, and ATVs and motorcycles are restricted to the 8-acre scramble area.
A Michigan ORV sticker is required on all machines which can be purchased onsite, online or at most nearby outdoor sporting shops.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Michigan ORV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Monday through Saturday 8am-dusk, Sunday 10am-dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | MI ORV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (94 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | Monday-Saturday 8am-Sunset; Sunday 12pm-Sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | snowmobiles prohibited | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 200 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 700 to 775 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire |  None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards are marked) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | Speedway (810) 687-6542 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Speedway (810) 687-6542 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Pine Ridge RV Campground (989) 624-9029 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Pine Ridge RV Campground (989) 624-9029 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Wolverine Campground (810) 793-6613 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (E) | Wolverine Campground (810) 793-6613 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Genesee Mini Market (810) 736-6179 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($15.00 per OHV) |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Resident Seasonal Pass - $50/vehicle; Non-Resident Seasonal Pass - $70/vehicle |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mount Morris, MI | ||
| Address | 6145 E Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris, MI 48458 | ||
| From: Flint, MI
1) Take I-75 north to exit 126 2) Turn right (east) off the exit ramp on Mt. Morris Road, continue 8.6 miles 3) Park entrance is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Garry Pringle (Parks Operations Manager) Mounds ORV Park 6145 E Mt. Morris Road Mt. Morris, MI 48458 (810) 249-3859 gpringle@gcparks.org parkswebteam@gcparks.org geneseecountyparks.org |
| Contact Info | Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30181 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-1204 dnr-trails@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov |
| Comment | MI ORV Sticker Info |
Mounds ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/28/2013 (Thanks!)
Mounds ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/18/2013 (Thanks!)
Mounds ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/26/2012 (Thanks!)
Mounds ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/18/2013 (Thanks!)
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