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Lakeview OHV Park
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Ely OHV Park, Johnson County, 600 Acres, Coralville Reservoir, Sandy Beach Road, Hoosier Creek, Solon ATV Park |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles daily, this area offers miles of woods and sand trails, hill climbs, mud bogs and ravines along with two motocross tracks.
Park amenities include spacious parking and restroom facilities. There is no fee to ride this area but a current Iowa registration sticker is required. DNR officers regularly patrol the area.
Overnight parking is not permitted but nearby MacBride Reservoir offers numerous boat ramps, camping and swimming opportunities.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Iowa DNR Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Yes | Dedicated Rangers/Officers |
| Comment | three-wheelers prohibited | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 147 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 650 to 750 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | Army Corps of Engineers |
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Casey's General Store (319) 644-3030 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Mustang Market (319) 624-2413 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Lake MacBride State Park Modern Campground (319) 624-2200 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Lake MacBride State Park Modern Campground (319) 624-2200 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Lake MacBride State Park Modern Campground (319) 624-2200 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Lake MacBride State Park Primitive Campground (319) 624-2200 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Mustang Market (319) 624-2413 |
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 | Solon, IA | ||
| From: Cedar Rapids, IA
1) Take I-380 South to Exit 10 2) Turn left (east) off the exit ramp on CR-F12, continue 5.5 miles 3) Turn right (south) at the T-intersection on Ely Road, continue 1.5 miles 4) Turn right (west) on 140th Street, continue .1 miles 5) Park entrance is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | John Stratton (Club President) Lakeview Off Road Riders 511 South Market Street Solon, IA 52333 (319) 361-1982 info@lakeviewohv.com www.iowadnr.gov |
| Contact Info | Iowa DNR (515) 281-5918 www.iowadnr.gov |
| Comment | Iowa OHV permit Info |
Lakeview OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 7/23/2011 (Thanks!)
Lakeview OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 6/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Lakeview OHV Area Photo
Flooded staging area. Photo Submitted 6/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Lakeview OHV Area Photo
Flooded entrance road. Photo Submitted 6/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Lakeview OHV Area Photo
Flood Conditions. Photo Submitted 6/8/2013 (Thanks!)
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