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Turtle Ridge ORV Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Lake Huron, Drummond Island, Turtle Ridge, Marl Lake, Loyal Lake, Dry Lake, Dickenson Lake, Beaver Pond, Clear Lake, Lake Superior State Forest, Bass Lake, Potagannissing Bay, Motorcycle Island |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Wow! Accessible only by a ferryboat, this is an island completely surrounded by Lake Huron and Potagannissing Bay. ATVs, motorcycles, cars, trucks and even RVs are allowed on the ferryboat that leaves the mainland every hour to make the 10 minute crossing.
The park is open daily between the months of May-Mid November from 9am-6pm. The trails here consist of rocky ridge sections, water crossings, tight and narrow woods single track.
Although the park is open between May and November, the driest months are July and August. The island has everything; restaurants, campgrounds, boat docks and RV hookups, and great trails.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | May - Mid November | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 9am-6pm |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($15.00 per rider) 4x4 trucks - $25/day or $40/ two days |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Drummond Island Resort guests pay a discounted rate of $25/ two days. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | De Tour Village, MI | ||
| From: De Tour Village, MI
1) Get on ferry boat to access Drummond Island 2) After landing take SR-134 east about 15 miles 3) Turn left onto Glen Cove Road, continue .8 miles 4) Continue straight onto Turkey Farm Road, continue about .5 miles to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Turtle Ridge ORV Park 33494 S. Maxton Road Drummond Island, MI 49726 (906) 493-1000 thelodge@drummondisland.com www.visitdrummondisland.com |
Turtle Ridge Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/21/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 400 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 500 to 700 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Many | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps |  Few | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Drummond Island Yacht Haven (800) 543-4743 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Drummond Island Yacht Haven (800) 543-4743 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | H&H Resort and Campground (800) 543-4743 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | H&H Resort and Campground (800) 543-4743 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | H&H Resort and Campground (800) 543-4743 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | The Country Store (906) 493-5455 |
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