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Whiskey Springs ATV Riding Area
Monday, September 30, 2024
| Other Names | Whiskey Springs ATV Trail, Sproul State Forest, Kettle Creek Road, Hurling Branch, Two Mile Run, Boyer Road, Fivemile Hollow, Owl Hollow Trail, Robbins Hollow, Mackintosh Hollow, Pecking Patch Hollow |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season (closed for deer hunting season, will reopen January 2025) |
This part of the Sproul State Forest offers about 50 miles of gravel and logging roads that are open to ATVs and side by sides. Previous mining activity has left several play pit areas. Scenic vista points can be seen throughout the trail system.
This trail system closes seasonally beginning the last weekend of September until the end of the flintlock/muzzleloader hunting season (generally around mid-January) and from April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day.
There is no charge for camping but a permit is required and reservations must be made in advance by contacting the Sproul State Forest.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | ATVs must be registered and have proof of liability insurance. |
| Dates Open | Friday before Memorial Day through last full weekend of September; re-opens mid January 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 (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (64 inches) | has entrance gate or posts vehicles under 1800lbs dry weight and 64 inches wide permitted |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 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 | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1000 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Skeet's (570) 923-1192 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Skeet's (570) 923-1192 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Kettle Creek State Park Lower Campground (570) 923-6004 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (S) | KOA (814) 355-7912 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Kettle Creek State Park Lower Campground (570) 923-6004 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Kettle Creek State Park (570) 923-6004 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Weis Market (570) 923-2353 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Renovo, PA | ||
| Address | 2 Mile Run Road, Renovo, PA 17764 | ||
| From: Williamsport, PA
1) Take US-220 West to Lock Haven Exit 2) Turn right (north) off exit ramp on SR-120, continue .8 miles 3) Turn left (west) on SR-120, continue 34.1 miles 4) Turn right (north) on Kettle Creek Road, continue 1.6 miles 5) Staging area is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sproul State Forest 15187 Renovo Road Renovo, PA 17764 (570) 923-6011 fd10@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 dates. |
Whiskey Springs Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/24/2012 (Thanks!)
Whiskey Springs Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/24/2012 (Thanks!)
Whiskey Springs Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/8/2012 (Thanks!)
Whiskey Springs Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/8/2012 (Thanks!)
Whiskey Springs Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/1/2012 (Thanks!)
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