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Lake Mackenzie ATV Trails
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Tule Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the shores of Lake Mackenzie, this area has about 35 miles of ATV trails. There are two campgrounds that offer direct trail access and have electric and water hookups. A guest permit is required to ride the trails and can be obtained at the main office. Trails are open to ATVs, dirt bikes and mountain bikes only.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | TX OHV Decal |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | At this time, there are no reciprocity agreements between Texas and any other states. All visiting riders must purchase a Texas OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | Not Recommended most trails are too narrow for UTVs |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 8am-sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,280 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 35 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3100 to 3200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Intersections |  Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | City Land |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | On Site | Mackenzie Bait & Tackle (806) 633-4335 |
| Diesel | Silverton, TX | |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Mackenzie Bait & Tackle (806) 633-4335 |
 RV Disposal | Silverton, TX | |
| Campground | On Site | Mackenzie Bait & Tackle (806) 633-4335 |
 Conv Store | On Site | Mackenzie Bait & Tackle (806) 633-4335 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($5.00 per person) cost of guest permit, kids 12 and under are free |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Silverton, TX | ||
| Address | 141 South Mackenzie Drive, Silverton, TX 79257 | ||
| From: Amarillo, TX
1) Take I-27 South to Exit 83 2) Turn left (east) on FM-2698, continue 4.2 miles 3) Veer right to stay on FM-2698, continue 65 yards 4) Veer left onto FM-146, continue 18.2 miles 5) Turn right (south) on SR-207, continue 7.1 miles 6) Turn right (west) at entrance for Lake Mackenzie 7) After going thorugh gate turn left (south) on Mackenzie Road, continue about 1 mile toward campgrounds. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lake Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority 141 South Mackenzie Drive Silverton, TX 79257 (806) 633-4326 mmwa@midplains.coop lakemackenzie.com |
| Contact Info | Trey Cooksey (OHV Program Manager) Texas Parks And Wildlife 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 (512) 389-8743 trey.cooksey@tpwd.texas.gov tpwd.texas.gov |
| Comment | Texas OHV Decal Info |
| Contact Info | Mackenzie Bait & Tackle (806) 633-4335 lakemackenzie.com |
| Comment | RV Reservations |
Lake Mackenzie Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/26/2018 (Thanks!)
Lake Mackenzie Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/26/2018 (Thanks!)
Lake Mackenzie Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/26/2018 (Thanks!)
Lake Mackenzie Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/26/2018 (Thanks!)
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