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Appalachia Bay ORV Area

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Motorcycle Island, Motorcycle Peninsula, Keystone Lake

Last Known Status

Open

Known to many as "Motorcycle Island", this area is actually a peninsula with a small strip of land that connects to the island which can overflow if the water level goes over 75’, creating an actual island that is separated from the mainland.

The area is very popular due to the wide variety of terrain that ranges from open beaches, brier bushes, occasional mud pits and miles of twisty sandy trails that wind through the woods. Expect crowds during regular and three day holiday weekends.

Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging areas or on the island but there are two designated campgrounds that provide direct trail access. Each campsite comes with a picnic table and fire ring but no electric or water, so come prepared.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Year-Round
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	Yes (64 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 64 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Youth Only	required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Only ATV units manufactured at plant that are designed to carry two riders may carry two riders.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	600 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	700 to 750 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Mostly
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Few
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

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (N)	Tank-N-Tummy (918) 243-5999
Diesel	5-20 Miles (N)	Tank-N-Tummy (918) 243-5999
Water	5-20 Miles (SE)	Keystone State Park Campground (918) 865-4991 or (800) 654-8240
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Keystone State Park Campground (918) 865-4991 or (800) 654-8240
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Keystone State Park Campground (918) 865-4991 or (800) 654-8240
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	Tank-N-Tummy (918) 243-5999

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($5.00 per OHV) Cost is $5/OHV/day. Annual Pass available for $30.
Camping	Yes Tent: $8.00 RV: $8.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Comment	Honor box is no longer available - park now has a staffed booth.

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Cleveland, OK

Address

W Appalachia Bay Road, Cleveland, OK 74020

Trail Map

From: Tulsa, OK
1) Take US-412 west about 20 miles
2) Once over the Keystone Lake take the first exit (Bears Glen) after crossing the bridge
3) Turn right off the exit ramp, then turn right (you will see a sign for Appalachia Bay) onto Peninsula Drive to go across the overpass
4) Turn right (north) at the T-intersection to stay on Peninsula Drive, continue .4 miles
5) Turn left (west) onto Appalachia Bay Road, continue about 1 mile toward the lake.
6) Look for a gated entrance, proceed thorough and immediately turn left onto a dirt road.
7) Follow dirt road to gravel staging area.