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West Kentucky ATV Recreational Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Barnsley Hills |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (due to tornado damage) |
This offroad park offers about 20+ miles of trails that wind through 865 acres of hardwood forest and hills. The park has a designated gravel staging area with restroom facilities.
The trails are open to ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes and cater to all skill riding levels. Most of the terrain consists of gentle elevation changes and hard packed gravel dirt roads with the occasional mud pit.
There is no fee charged to park or ride but all riders must wear a helmet. The trails are open daily except during holidays and deer hunting season but may close on short notice due to inclement weather. Call before you haul.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Monday though Friday 7am-2pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Park closes during deer hunting season and for wet weather conditions. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
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 | Madisonville, KY | ||
| Address | Landfill Road, Madisonville, KY 42431 | ||
| From: Madisonville, KY
1) Take US-41 south about 10 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto Landfill Road, continue .1 miles 3) Staging area is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | West Kentucky ATV Recreational Area 5699 Hopkinsville Road Madisonville, KY 42431 (270) 383-5190 hopkinscounty.ky.gov |
West Kentucky ATV Area Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/13/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 856 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 21 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 450 to 600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Marathon (270) 383-2932 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Marathon (270) 383-2932 |
 Water | 30+ Miles (NE) | Horseshoe Acres Campground (270) 836-2626 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (NE) | Horseshoe Acres Campground (270) 836-2626 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (NE) | Horseshoe Acres Campground (270) 836-2626 |
| Campground | 30+ Miles (NE) | Horseshoe Acres Campground (270) 836-2626 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Marathon (270) 383-2932 |
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