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River Valley OHV Park

Thursday, November 14, 2024

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Other Names

Council Bluffs, Missouri River, Pottawattamie County

Last Known Status

Temporarily Closed (due to major construction project)

This offroad park offers a good variety of ATV and UTV trails that consist of loose dirt with some whoops and several small sand hills. The park also borders the Missouri River, which offers some scenic views.

Amenities include a large paved staging area, a vault toilet and some garbage receptacles. There is no fee charged to ride or park here but all machines must display a current Iowa OHV Sticker.

The area is usually open daily during the daylight hours but just note that the park is prone to flooding and may close on short notice, so call first before heading out.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Iowa DNR Sticker
Dates Open	Daily 7am-dusk
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Unknown
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 (70 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 70 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required for all riders, operators and passengers
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Park is closed during maintenance days, check River Valley Trail Riders website for schedule. Three-wheelers prohibited.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	360 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	950 to 975 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Little
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Some
Roads	None
Shade	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Forest
Comment	Property is owned by the State of Iowa but is leased to the City of Council Bluffs.

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NE)	Pilot Travel Center (712) 322-0088
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NE)	Pilot Travel Center (712) 322-0088
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	Bluffs Run RV Park (800) 223-7277
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (NE)	Bluffs Run RV Park (800) 223-7277
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NE)	Bluffs Run RV Park (800) 223-7277
Campground	1-5 Miles (SE)	Lake Manawa State Park Campground (712) 366-0220
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	Pilot Travel Center (712) 322-0088

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

Council Bluffs, IA

Address

4300 East South Omaha Bridge Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Trail Map

From: Omaha, NE
1) Take I-480 South about 4 miles
2) Take Exit for US-275
3) Turn left (east) onto US-275, continue 2 miles
4) Park entrance is on the left (north).