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Otter Creek ATV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Otter Creek Offroad Vehicle Area, John Redmond Reservoir |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open daily year-round, this area offers 240 acres of woods trails that offer some nice views of the John Redmond Reservoir. The general area is fairly flat with a few scattered small hills but there is a small play area is located near the main staging area.
This area is for day use only but camping can be found at nearby Riverside East Campground. There is no fee to ride here. During the spring months the trails can get very muddy.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round except during high lake levels. Call for current conditions. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding hours sunrise to sunset |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 240 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1050 to 1080 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| 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 | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Army Corps of Engineers |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Casey's General Store (620) 364-5434 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Casey's General Store (620) 364-5434 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Riverside East Campground (620) 364-8613 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Riverside East Campground (620) 364-8613 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Riverside East Campground (620) 364-8613 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Riverside East Campground (620) 364-8613 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Casey's General Store (620) 364-5434 |
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 | New Strawn, KS | ||
| From: Topeka, KS
1) Take US-75 south about 50 miles 2) Turn right (west) on 16th Road (look for Coffey County Honda Shop), continue .3 miles 3) Veer left (south-west) on Embankment Road, continue about 4 miles 4) Park entrance will be on the right (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - John Redmond Reservoir 1565 Embankment Road SW Burlington, KS 66839-8911 (620) 364-8613 www.swt.usace.army.mil |
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
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Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
Otter Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/31/2015 (Thanks!)
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