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Burnt Mills
Monday, September 30, 2024
| Other Names | Pike County ATV Trails, Saw Creek, Nebo Swamp, Planter Swamp, Lake Minisink, Delaware State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season (closed for deer hunting season, will reopen December 2024) |
This portion of the Delaware State Forest offers about seven miles of designated ATV trails. The terrain is mostly hard packed with some loose chunk rock and occasional gravel sections but is fairly flat, making this a good choice to bring a beginner or the family. The main staging area is large with plenty of turnaround room for large vehicles.
The trails open for the summer season the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September but re-opens for winter riding the day after deer hunting season (generally two weeks after Thanksgiving) through April 1. There is no fee to ride here but please note that ATVs must be registered, have proof of liability insurance and be 58" or less in width.
Overnight parking is not permitted but nearby Promised Land State Park offers a full service campground, boat ramp and a beach.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | ATVs must be registered and have proof of liability insurance. |
| Dates Open | Friday before Memorial Day through last full weekend in September; re-opens day after deer hunting season through April 1 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, RI, UT, VT, WA, WI) |
| 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 | Yes (58 inches) | has entrance gate or posts vehicles under 1200lbs dry weight and 58 inches wide permitted |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 58 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 58 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 3,200 acres (5 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 7 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 1300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Arnold's Country Mini-Mart (570) 828-2555 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | A-Mart Exxon (570) 223-8204 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Otter Lake Camp Resort (800) 345-1369 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Otter Lake Camp Resort (800) 345-1369 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Otter Lake Camp Resort (800) 345-1369 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Promised Land State Park (570) 676-3428 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Sisters Corner Deli & Convenience Store (570) 828-6885 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pecks Pond, PA | ||
| From: Blooming Grove, PA
1) Take SR-4004 to Hwy 402 south 2) Proceed about 10 miles 3) Go past Bushkill Falls Road, staging area will be on your left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Delaware State Forest HC 1, Box 95A Swiftwater, PA 18370-9723 (570) 895-4000 fd19@pa.gov www.dcnr.pa.gov |
| Contact Info | Pennsylvania ATV Registration / Insurance Info P.O. Box 8553 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8553 (866) 545-2476 (717) 783-9227 ra-snowatv@pa.gov www.dcnr.pa.gov |
| Contact Info | Pennsylvania Game Commission 2001 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797 (717) 787-4250 pgccomments@pa.gov www.pgc.pa.gov |
| Comment | Pennsylvania hunting season info and dates. |
Burnt Mills Trail Photo
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