Georgia’s public off-highway vehicle trails are on the Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia and the Oconee National Forest near Greensboro. They range from beginner loops to steep, rocky hill climbs for dirt bikes, ATVs and, on a few trails, Jeeps and trucks.
Most systems require a $5 per-rider day pass or a $50 annual OHV pass, sold on Recreation.gov and at ranger district offices. The annual pass covers Houston Valley, Whissenhunt, Beasley Knob, Town Creek, Oakey Mountain and Davenport. New to riding? Start with How to Get On the Road to Off-Roading in Georgia and the Georgia OHV rules and regulations.
Call before you haul: National forest OHV trails close whenever conditions are wet, sometimes for days after heavy rain, and the Oconee trails also close for gun deer season. Conditions change daily. Check the trail’s Forest Service page or call the ranger district first. Riding is daylight only.
Quick answer: An OHV (off-highway vehicle) trail is a route built and signed for motorized off-road riding, such as ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-sides. Georgia’s public OHV trails are on the Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia and the Oconee National Forest near Greensboro.
Georgia OHV Trails at a Glance
| Trail system | Where | Miles | Season / hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Valley | West of Dalton | 25 | Closes after heavy rain | $5/day or annual pass |
| Beasley Knob | 2 miles east of Blairsville | 13.4 | Closed Jan. 1 to Mar. 31 | $5/day or annual pass |
| Davenport Mountain | 12 miles west of Blairsville | 5.9 | Closed Jan. 1 to Mar. 31 | $5/day or annual pass |
| Whissenhunt | 6 miles north of Dahlonega | 11.2 | Sunrise to sunset; closed Jan 1-Mar 31 | $5/day or annual pass |
| Oakey Mountain | Near Lake Burton and Lake Rabun | Mar. 15 to Dec. 31 | $5/day or annual pass | |
| Locust Stake | Between Cornelia and Toccoa, off Locust Stake Road | 7 (reopened) | Mar. 15 to Dec. 31 | $5/day or annual pass |
| Town Creek | North of Greensboro (Oconee NF) | 15 | Closed Oct. 10 to Jan. 1 (gun deer season) and when wet | $5/day or annual pass |
| Roberts Bike Camp | North of Greensboro (Oconee NF) | Closed Oct. 10 to Jan. 1 (gun deer season) and when wet | $5/day or annual pass | |
| Windy Gap, Milma Creek & Tibbs | Cohutta area, off FS Road 218 | Closed Jan. to Mar. | Free | |
| Rock Creek | Off FS 3A, Peeples Lake Road | Apr. 1 to Dec. 31 | Free | |
| Tatum Lead | Connects to Rock Creek | Year round | Free |
Trail Details
Houston Valley
Motorbikes and ATVs up to 50″ wide; 3 primitive campsites; ADA loading ramp.
Beasley Knob
4WD vehicles, motorcycles and ATVs; experienced riders only; no chains or studded tires.
Davenport Mountain
Motorcycles and ATVs; easy and difficult sections; views of Lake Nottely.
Oakey Mountain
ATVs and dirt bikes under 48″ axle width; no Jeeps or 4x4s; steep and rocky. Pay through Recreation.gov.
Locust Stake
About 7 miles open to ATVs and motorcycles only (no side-by-sides over 48″); Trestle Loop, Moon Walk and the lower section remain closed.
Town Creek
Two loops: A for motorcycles and bicycles, B for ATVs; no Jeeps or UTVs. Hours drop to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in archery deer and spring turkey seasons. Cash is not accepted.
Roberts Bike Camp
Two-wheeled vehicles only (Town Creek Loop A).
Windy Gap, Milma Creek & Tibbs
Motorbikes; ATVs only below the Milma Creek intersection; 50″ limit.
Tatum Lead
Best for 4WD trucks and Jeeps (no off-loading lot); no unlicensed vehicles on the first 2 miles.
Rocky Flats was closed after a flood-damaged sinkhole at the gate and is no longer listed on the Forest Service website. Contact the Conasauga Ranger District before planning a trip.
Ranger District Contacts
Conasauga Ranger District
Houston Valley, Windy Gap, Rock Creek, Tatum Lead. 3941 Highway 76, Chatsworth. 706-695-6736 (ext. 2 for the Houston Valley closure recording).
Blue Ridge Ranger District
Beasley Knob, Davenport Mountain, Whissenhunt. 2042 Highway 515 West, Blairsville. 706-745-6928.
Chattooga River Ranger District
Oakey Mountain, Locust Stake. 706-754-6221.
Oconee Ranger District
Town Creek, Roberts Bike Camp. 1199 Madison Road, Eatonton. 706-485-7110.
Sources we checked
Facts in this guide were checked on October 15, 2026, against each trail’s Forest Service page:
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests: trail pages, seasons and fees
- Forest Service alerts and closures
- Recreation.gov OHV passes: $5 day and $50 annual passes
Mileage is listed only where the Forest Service publishes it.
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Common Questions
What is an OHV trail?
An OHV (off-highway vehicle) trail is a route built and signed for motorized off-road riding, such as ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-sides. Georgia’s public OHV trails are on the Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia and the Oconee National Forest near Greensboro. The trails open to each type of vehicle vary, so check the table above before you go.
Where can I ride ATVs in Georgia?
Georgia's public ATV trails are all on national forest land: Houston Valley near Dalton, Beasley Knob and Davenport Mountain near Blairsville, Whissenhunt near Dahlonega, Oakey Mountain near Lake Burton, Locust Stake between Cornelia and Toccoa, Windy Gap and Rock Creek near Chatsworth, and Town Creek near Greensboro. Most allow ATVs up to 50 inches wide; Oakey Mountain and Locust Stake limit them to 48 inches.
Do you need a permit to ride Georgia OHV trails?
Most do. Houston Valley, Beasley Knob, Davenport Mountain, Whissenhunt, Oakey Mountain, Locust Stake, Town Creek and Roberts Bike Camp require a $5 per-operator day pass or a $50 annual OHV pass, bought on Recreation.gov or through the Recreation.gov app at the trailhead. Windy Gap, Rock Creek and Tatum Lead are free.
Are there OHV trails in Georgia for Jeeps and trucks?
Yes, but only a few. Beasley Knob near Blairsville allows four-wheel-drive vehicles along with ATVs and motorcycles, and Tatum Lead near Chatsworth is suited to 4WD trucks and Jeeps. The first 2 miles of Tatum Lead cross private land, so only licensed vehicles are allowed there.
When are Georgia OHV trails closed?
All national forest OHV trails close when wet, sometimes for days after heavy rain. Beasley Knob, Davenport Mountain, Whissenhunt, Windy Gap and Rock Creek close from January through March, Oakey Mountain and Locust Stake from January 1 to March 14, and Town Creek and Roberts Bike Camp from October 10 to January 1 for gun deer season. Riding is daylight only.