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Buffalo Springs Lake OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Buffalo Springs Lake OHV Area, Texas |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Overlooking the scenic Buffalo Springs Lake, this offroad park has around 13 miles of designated trails. The park offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from hard packed and chunky trails to smooth and fast with light to moderate elevation changes. All offroad vehicles are permitted but machines must display a current Texas OHV Decal.
Buffalo Springs Lake Campground offers direct trail access plus plenty of sites that can accomodate large trailers. Sites range from full hookups under large shade trees to primitive tent spots. Amenities range from restroom and shower facilities plus easy access to the lake which has a boat ramp and swim beach.
The trails are open daily but visitors are encouraged to call first to verify conditions.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | TX OHV Decal |
| Dates Open | Daily sunrise to sunset. | |
| 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 | 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 | 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 permitted sunrise to sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Kids 6 and older may use under 70cc engines, 12 and older may use 70-90cc engines, and 16 and older may use engines over 90cc. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | City Land, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($15.00 per person) |
| Riding | Yes ($20.00 per OHV) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $35.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Address | 9999 High Meadow Road, Lubbock, TX 79404 | ||
| From: Lubbock, TX
1) Take E 50th Street east about 5 miles 2) Turn right (south) onto County Road 3000, continue about 2 miles 3) Turn left (east) onto High Meadow Road, continue .4 miles 4) Turn right (south) onto Pony Express Trail, continue .3 miles 5) Turn right (west) onto Comanche Road, continue about 1 mile 6) Campground entrance is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Buffalo Springs Lake 9999 High Meadow Road Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 747-3353 tish@buffalospringslake.net buffalospringslake.net |
| 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 |
Buffalo Springs Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/31/2018 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 13 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3100 to 3150 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Few | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Lubbock, TX | |
| Diesel | Lubbock, TX | |
 Water | Lubbock, TX | |
 RV Hookup | Lubbock, TX | |
 RV Disposal | Lubbock, TX | |
| Campground | Lubbock, TX | |
 Conv Store | Lubbock, TX |
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