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Lake Houser Adventures Off-Road Park
Saturday, February 3, 2024
| Other Names | Broad River, Sandy Run, Lake Houser ATV Park |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This offroad park offers miles of woods trails, hill climbs and several mud bogs. The park borders the Broad River and also has several creeks running though the property. The property offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from hard pack to rugged/chunky rock sections with washed out ravines, making this place geared for the more experienced rider.
Camping is permitted near the entrance gate but there are only about three sites for tents. Fishing is allowed alongside the river with a valid fishing license and paying the day use parking fee (if you paid to ride the trails then the parking fee is waived). Shoreline and boat fishing is also permitted in the lake for a small fee but a license is not required.
The park is open daily, year-round, and all visitors must sign a waiver and pay at the gate before entering the park (cash only). All vehicle types are welcomed and helmets are required.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Daily 8am-sundown | |
| Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
| Noise Limit | No | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) permitted near the main entrance gate |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 660 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 650 to 800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Earl's Short Stop Inc (828) 453-7394 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Earl's Short Stop Inc (828) 453-7394 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | |
 RV Disposal | On Site | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Earl's Short Stop Inc (828) 453-7394 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($20.00 per OHV) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $30.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 May through September $30/night, October through April - $20/night |
| Comment | Fishing permitted in the river with North Carolina fishing license and paid day use parking (unless riding the trails, then no charge for parking). Fishing also permitted on the lake which is $2/day from the shore or $10/day/boat. Cash only. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mooresboro, NC | ||
| Address | 1519 Lake Houser Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 | ||
| From: Charlotte, NC
1) Take I-85 South to Exit 10B 2) Merge onto US-74, continue 11.5 miles 3) Turn left (south) onto SR-18, continue 2 miles 4) Turn right (west) onto SR-150, continue 8 miles 5) Turn left (south) onto Lake Houser Road, follow signs toward park entrance. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lake Houser Adventures Off-road Park 1519 Lake Houser Road Mooresboro, NC 28114 (828) 429-4502 jhousers@gmail.com www.lhaoffroad.com |
| Contact Info | North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 (888) 248-6834 licenses@ncwildlife.org www.ncwildlife.org |
| Comment | Fishing license info. |
Lake Houser Trail Photo
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