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Little Egypt OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Crab Orchard Property |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This property was once an old strip mine, but thanks to the Little Egypt Off Road Club the area now offers about 50 miles of woods trails, hill climbs, mud pits and two motocross tracks on 900 acres.
The park is open during both regular and holiday weekends. Special events and races are occasionally held here. Amenities include a shaded picnic area, electric hookups and a dump station. Shower facilities are available but are closed during winter months.
The park may close on short notice during and after bad weather so call for current conditions before heading out.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | IL DNR OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Weekends 8am-5pm | |
| 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 | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | Helmets required on dirt bikes and ATVs, not required for UTVs. |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 8am-5pm |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
MX TRACK 
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
MX TRACK
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($3.00 per person) Fee for non-riders/spectators |
| Riding | Yes ($12.00 per rider) Kids 6-12 - $5; 5 and under - Free; Passengers - $6/each |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
| Comment | Showers - $3 (included with camping) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Marion, IL | ||
| Address | 20439 Ranch Lane, Marion, IL 62959 | ||
| From: Marion, IL
1) Take CR-13 East about 8 miles 2) Track is on the right hand side of the highway. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Little Egypt OHV Club 20439 Ranch Lane Crab Orchard, IL 62959 (618) 982-2992 www.leormc.org |
| Contact Info | Illinois DNR 1 Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702-1271 (217) 782-7481 (217) 785-0075 dnr.illinois.gov |
| Comment | OHV Sticker Info |
Little Egypt OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/25/2015 (Thanks!)
Little Egypt OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/25/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 900 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 450 to 550 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic |  Many | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire |  None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards are marked) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Huck's Convenient Food Store (618) 993-5149 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Huck's Convenient Food Store (618) 993-5149 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | |
 RV Disposal | On Site | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Huck's Convenient Food Store (618) 993-5149 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS