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Lake Mcclellan Recreation Area

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Mcclellan National Grassland, Cibola National Forest, Black Kettle District, Mcclellan Creek

Last Known Status

Open

Overlooking the shores of Lake Mcclellan, this recreation area offers about ten miles of narrow ATV trails with gradual elevation changes and moderate difficulty. The vegetation ranges from open grasslands to a mixed hardwood forest.

Camping is available and there are 60 sites to choose from, many with electric and water hookups plus direct trail access. Both campground and trails are open year-round but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall months. The lake also has a boat ramp and several picnic sites that offers nice views of the area.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	At this time, there are no reciprocity agreements between Texas and any other states. All visiting riders must purchase a Texas OHV decal.
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
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	narrow terrain
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 50 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	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on the trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,140 acres (2 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	2900 to 3000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Shade	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (W)	Texaco (814) 742-7180
Diesel	5-20 Miles (W)	Texaco (814) 742-7180
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	On Site
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (W)	Texaco (814) 742-7180

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($3.00) day use parking fee
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($5.00 per OHV)
Camping	Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 tent site - $10/night; electric and water - $15/night

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Pampa, TX

Trail Map

From: Amarillo, TX
1) Take I-40 East to Exit 128
2) Turn left (north) off the exit ramp onto FM-2477, continue about 4 miles
3) Campground entrance is on the left (south).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Cibola National Forest - Black Kettle District
Route 1, Box 55-B
Cheyenne, OK 73628-9725
(580) 497-2143
mailroom_r3_cibola@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

Contact Info	Trey Cooksey (OHV Program Manager) Texas Parks And Wildlife 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 (512) 389-8743 trey.cooksey@tpwd.texas.gov tpwd.texas.gov
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