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Meeker County OHV Park
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Erie Lake |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This offroad park offers about 5 miles of designated ATV trails and 6 miles of motorcycle trails, a mud pit and separate youth training area. Amenities include restroom facilities, picnic shelter and plenty of parking.
The park is open daily year-round but may close temporarily due to inclement weather. Be sure to say thanks to the Crow River Wheelers ATV Club for helping to maintain this park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MN OHV Permit |
| 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 | OHMs not to exceed 96db at 20 inches, ATVs 99dB at 20 inches |
| 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 | Youth Only | required for operators under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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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 | Darwin, MN | ||
| Address | 18850 County Road 9, Darwin, MN 55324 | ||
| From: St. Paul, MN
1) Take I-394 West to US-12 W 2) Take US-12 W about 45 miles 3) Turn left (south) onto County Road 9, continue about 6 miles 4) Park entrance is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Meeker County OHV Park 18850 CSAH 9 Darwin, MN 55324 (320) 587-9505 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Contact Info | Minnesota DNR License Bureau 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 (888) 665-4236 aohfmnwebmaster@activenetwork.com www.dnr.state.mn.us |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 40 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 11 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1120 to 1135 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  None | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Darwin, MN | |
| Diesel | Darwin, MN | |
 Water | Darwin, MN | |
 RV Hookup | Darwin, MN | |
 RV Disposal | Darwin, MN | |
| Campground | Darwin, MN | |
 Conv Store | Darwin, MN |
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