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Riverview OHV Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Cedar River, Waterloo, Trailblazers Off Road Club, Black Hawk County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Bordered by the Cedar River, this 180 acre property offers miles of wooded trails and two natural terrain motocross tracks. Amenities include a large flat and paved parking lot, vault toilets, a kiosk with map of the trails plus a shaded picnic shelter.
The park is open daily year-round but may close temporarily on short notice due to inclement weather so call first before heading out. Overnight parking is not permitted but camping can be found a few miles south at Deerwood Park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Iowa DNR Sticker |
| Dates Open | daily dawn to 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 (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 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 | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | three-wheelers prohibited | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | City Land, City of Waterloo |
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 | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Address | Hawthorne Street, Waterloo, IA 50702 | ||
| From: Waterloo, IA
1) Take US-218 to intersection for Hawthorne Avenue 2) Turn east on Hawthorne Avenue then immediately turn right then turn left 3) Continue 3 blocks. Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Mike Bonser (Conservation Officer) Riverview OHV Park (319) 240-5034 www.iowadnr.gov |
| Contact Info | Iowa DNR (515) 281-5918 www.iowadnr.gov |
| Comment | Iowa OHV Permit Info |
| Contact Info | Trailblazers Off Road Club P.O. Box 383 Independence, IA 50644 trailblazers.riverview@gmail.com www.trailblazersoffroadclub.com |
Riverview OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/5/2015 (Thanks!)
Riverview OHV Area Photo
Park rules are posted near the staging area.
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 180 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 820 to 840 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  None | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | BP Gas Station (319) 233-7676 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | BP Gas Station (319) 233-7676 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Deerwood Park Campground (319) 493-0655 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Deerwood Park Campground (319) 493-0655 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Deerwood Park Campground (319) 493-0655 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Deerwood Park Campground (319) 493-0655 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | BP Gas Station (319) 233-7676 |
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