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St. Helen Motorsport Area
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
| Other Names | St. Helen Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large off-road area has over 50 miles of designated motorized trails that form long loops, several sandy play areas with moderate sized hill climbs plus six short obstacle courses with large boulders and concrete pipes for 4x4 trucks and Jeeps to crawl over. The motorized trails are mostly flat and sandy but many are open to all vehicle types.
This trail system has two designated staging areas that can accommodate large trailers. The northern staging area has a vault toilet and plenty of space for parking while the southern staging area has a fenced off dirt lot but no amenities.
This popular area is open year-round and provides direct access to gas, food, lodging and ATV rentals. Nearby Saint Helen campground has 30 sites with electric and water hookups plus direct trail access.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MI ORV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 | Yes (72 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | (maximum width 72 inches) |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Department of Natural Resources |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $18.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Saint Helen Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | St. Helen, MI | ||
| Address | E Carter Road, St. Helen, MI 48656 | ||
| From: Bay City, MI
For Northern Staging Area: 1) Take I-75 North to Exit 222 2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto Old SR-76/St. Helen Road, continue 3.5 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Airport Road, continue 2.1 miles 4) Staging area is on the right (west). For Southern Staging Area: 5) Take I-75 North to Exit 222 6) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto Old SR-76/St. Helen Road, continue .5 miles 7) Staging area is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Saint Helen Campground East Airport Road Saint Helen, MI 48656 (989) 389-4994 treasurer@richfieldtownship.com www.sainthelenchamber.net |
| Contact Info | St. Helen Power Sports 1901 N. Saint Helen Road Saint Helen, MI 48656 (989) 389-4961 info@sthelenpowersports.com www.sthelenpowersports.com |
| 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 | Michigan ORV Sticker Info |
| Contact Info | Trails End Motel 10100 E Airport Road St. Helen, MI 48656 (989) 389-7929 |
| Comment | Motel with ATV rentals and tours. |
St. Helen Motorsport Area Trail Photo
The sandy terrain plus wide and flat 4x4 trails makes this area a popular destination for UTVs and ATVs.
St. Helen Motorsport Area Trail Photo
This trail system is popular with all vehicle types, including Jeeps.
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,280 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 1300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Forward Gas Station (989) 389-4226 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Forward Gas Station (989) 389-4226 |
 Water | On Site | Saint Helen Campground (989) 389-4994 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Saint Helen Campground (989) 389-4994 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Saint Helen Campground (989) 389-4994 |
| Campground | On Site | Saint Helen Campground (989) 389-4994 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Louise Fresh Market (989) 389-4056 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS