UTV, ATV, & OHV - Rules & Regulations

Driver & Passengers must...

• Wear seat belts at all times; the number of passengers is limited to the number of factory installed seat belts.
• Keep their hands, arms, feet, head and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation.
• No booster seats or car seats are allowed
• Possess a valid owner’s manual for the machine being operated that is able to be produced upon request.
• Stay on designated roads & lettered highways, UTVs exceeding 50 inches are not permitted on any Sutton's Bluff Trails, but are allowed on county roads and approved OHV roads. Call us if you have any questions. 
• UTVs must be equipped with a steering wheel and low pressure tires.
• UTVS must have a visible slow moving triangle attached to rear of machine and an orange flag extending over the vehicle.

User permit(s) are required for all drivers and passengers riding UTVs, ATVs, & OHVs. 

We offer SxS riding, UTV riding, ATV riding, and OHV riding ACCESS ONLY from our campground with proper permits, see below. Please review the permit requirements below.  We are located in a tri-county area. 

PLEASE READ! - Only cross creeks and rivers in designated crossings in the Mark Twain National Forest, Pioneer National Forest, and Ozark Scenic Riverways. DO NOT DRIVE UP AND DOWN CREEKS and RIVERBEDS!  If you are caught doing this, you will be asked to leave our campground never to return. You could also face hefty fines punishable by federal and state law. Please respect our natural environment when riding in and around our area and respect speed limits for everyone's safety. Basically, don't be a dipshit!  We sought to protect our environment and our community, please help us leave our landscape a natural pristine area for years to come. 

PLEASE READ! DO NOT SPEED DOWN our entrance road! We have neighbors with families at either end of our road (CR 5630) and RVs entering and leaving our campground regularly. Please be respectful and watch your speed! If you are caught excessively speeding down or near our campground, we have the right to ask you to leave, so please just be respectful for everyone's safety. 

Thank you -  management

Permits Required: County permits are required to ride any 3-digit County Road or 4-digit Forest System Road within Mark Twain National Forest. We are located in a tri-county area, please make sure when you leave our campground, you have all the proper permits and passes required.

• Dent County Permits UTV, ATV, OHV  permits can be obtained at the Dent County Clerk’s office in the courthouse. An ID, proof of insurance, make, model and serial number are required to obtain a permit. Permanent Permits are $20.00 for life of vehicle. https://www.salemmo.com/dent/offices/county_clerk/index.php

• Shannon County Permits UTV, ATV permits can be obtained at the Shannon County Clerk’s office in the courthouse in Eminence. An ID, proof of insurance, make, model and serial number are required to obtain a permit.  Contact the Shannon County Clerk to order your permit. In most cases, they can mail them to us before your trip. Permanent Permits are $20.00 per machine for life of vehicle.  https://www.shannon-county.com/clerk/

• Reynolds County Permits UTV and ATV permits can be obtained at the Reynolds County Clerk’s office in the courthouse in Centerville. We also sell these permits at our campground for Reynolds County ONLY. Contact us for more information. An ID, proof of insurance, make, model, and serial number are required to obtain a permit. Annual Passes are $10.00 per machine. 

1. Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Area - USDA permit required to ride any Sutton's Bluff Trails - UTV Parks, UTV Riding, ATV Riding, Passes can be purchased directly online before you come to visit us.  Daily permits sell for $7/day; annual permits are $45 https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mtnf/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5117363

• All operators and passengers must meet the manufacturer’s minimum age and size requirements to ride
• Any operator or passenger under the age of 16 must be under the direct supervision of their parent or guardian at all times
• Obey all signs, gates, and barriers, and stay on marked trails
• NO littering
• No alcohol may be consumed or possessed by the driver.
• No glass containers of any kind and keep your trash in a trash bag.
• Be aware of oncoming traffic, particularly in blind curves and hills
• Operate at reasonable speeds and under control at all times
• All machines must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler and USFS-approved spark arrestor

More information can be followed at the USDA Forest Service...

https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/mtnf/recreation/ohv

Driver & Passengers must...

• ORVs are ONLY permitted on legal routes.
• Drivers and passengers are required to wear helmets.
• Driver and passengers must have valid permits.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate an ORV.
• Seat belts must be worn at all times. The number of passengers is limited to the number of factory-installed seat belts.
• Motorcycles must be registered or licensed under Missouri Law to operate outside of Sutton's Bluff Trails

Drivers must... 

• ATVs are ONLY permitted on the legal routes and approved trails within Sutton Bluff.
• Wear helmets (DOT or SNELL approved)
• Driver and passengers must have valid permits.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate an ATV.
• Other passengers may NOT ride on the rear of the ATV
• ATVs must secure a flag with a minimum height of 6ft from the rear and must secure a slow-moving triangle to the machine visible in the rear
• ATVs must be registered or licensed under Missouri Law to operate outside of Sutton's Bluff Trails
• Recreational Passes & Permits for ATV's https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mtnf/passes-permits/recreation

Day Passes Are Required if you are NOT camping at Little Sinkin Creek.  If you are caught sneaking on the campground WITHOUT a liability waiver and proper sticker, you will be asked to leave the campground. We have a zero-tolerance policy for trespassing. This is an awesome place, please let us ensure we are following the rules so that everyone can enjoy it for years to come. Thank you! 

Day Parking Passes: $10.00/driver; $5/passenger -