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Durhamtown Tellico
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Rock Crawl, School Bus, Little Snowbird Creek, Twain Trail, Thrash Camp Trail, Plane Crash Trail, Plankerton Branch, Buzzard's Roost, Bear Knob, Tellico |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This offroad park at one time was open to all OHVs and offered about 40 miles of marked trails on 3,000 acres but is closed and no longer open for riding. Primitive camping was permitted and cabin rentals were offered. This listing will remain up for historical purposes and to help prevent a wasted trip.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
| Noise Limit | No | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($10.00 per person) Passenger Fee |
| Riding | Yes ($21.00 per OHV) Jeeps, ATVs and UTVs - $27 |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Stream and pond side sites - $10/person |
| Comment | Multiple day discounts and annual memberships available, call for details. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Murphy, NC | ||
| Address | 401 Clyde McDonald Road, Murphy, NC 28906 | ||
| From: Murphy, NC
1) Take SR-1326/Joe Brown Highway north about 2 miles 2) Take SR-1331/Hanging Dog Road north-east 4.5 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Boiling Springs Road, continue 5.2 miles 4) Turn left (north) onto Clyde McDonald Road, follow toward park entrance. |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 4,000 acres (6 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 40 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2300 to 3500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | Graves Grocery (828) 837-1575 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Exxon (828) 837-2323 |
 Water | Murphy, NC | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Murphy / Peace Valley KOA (828) 837-6223 or (800) 562-9382 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Murphy / Peace Valley KOA (828) 837-6223 or (800) 562-9382 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Graves Grocery (828) 837-1575 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS