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Wilson Flats ATV Trail System
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
| Other Names | Wilson Flat Trail System, Fairfield Area ATV Trails, Anderson Ranch Reservoir, Granite Mountain, Boise National Forest, Mountain Home District, South Fork Boise River, Mountain Home ATV Trails, Wilson Flat Trails |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
Right across from the Anderson Ranch Reservoir is 15 miles of moderately challenging ATV trails that form a nice scenic loop. The area offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, the dam and the South Fork Boise River. The trails wind through rolling hills and narrow ridgelines. This trail system is open to dirt bikes and ATVs less than 50 inches.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | June 16 through September 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| 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 | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mountain Home, ID | ||
| Address | Anderson Dam Road, Atlanta, ID 83601 | ||
| From: Boise, ID
1) Take I-84 South to Exit 95 2) Turn left (north) off the exit ramp onto SR-20, continue 20 miles 3) Turn left (north-west) on Anderson Dam Road, continue about 7 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Boise National Forest - Mountain Home District 2180 American Legion Blvd. Mountain Home, ID 83647 (208) 587-7961 mailroom_r4_boise@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 54,200 acres (85 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 15 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4200 to 5200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Nitz Pine Store (208) 653-2222 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Nitz Pine Store (208) 653-2222 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Fort Running Bear RV and Camping Resort (208) 653-2494 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Fort Running Bear RV and Camping Resort (208) 653-2494 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Fort Running Bear RV and Camping Resort (208) 653-2494 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Spillway Campground (208) 587-7961 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Nitz Pine Store (208) 653-2222 |
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