The Ocala National Forest is one of Florida's top off-road destinations, and the Ocala North OHV Trail System sits right in our neighborhood.

The Ocala North OHV Trail System

About 125 miles of designated trail for motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs. Highlights:

• Longleaf Trail (25 miles): a stacked loop through longleaf pine and wiregrass across some of the forest's tallest hills; open to motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs.
• Pipeline Trail (19 miles): one of the easiest to access, with a trailhead on SR 316 between Salt Springs and Eureka.
• Delancy Loops (16 miles): six tight, twisty interconnected loops for motorcycles and ATVs.
• Hog Valley Trail (13 miles): open to motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs.

Trailheads include Rodman OHV Trailhead (near the reservoir), Delancy Loops on SR 19, Delancy West on FR 66 and Pipeline on SR 316. Down south, the Ocala Centennial OHV Trail adds roughly 47 more miles.

Permits

A pass is required to ride OHV trails in the Ocala and Apalachicola National Forests. Buy it at recreation.gov before you go (cell service is limited in the forest). Current Forest Service pricing: 3-day pass $10, 7-day pass $25, annual pass $75 per person.

Rules to know

• Trails are two-way and built for slow speeds; vehicles must be 65 inches wide or less.
• Carry proof of ownership for your OHV.
• Riders under 16 need to complete an approved OHV safety course.
• No mud bogging or donuts; stay on designated trails.
• Storms can close sections: check the Forest Service's Ocala National Forest page for current conditions before you ride.

Riding from Lake Oklawaha RV Resort

Park your rig, unload, and ride. Resort rules keep everyone safe: ride only between your RV site and the trail access entrance across from the gate house, never on the public road or resort entrance, never elsewhere in the resort, and not after dusk. Kids under 16 must wear helmets and be supervised. Full details are on our FAQ page.

Sources: USDA Forest Service (fs.usda.gov) and recreation.gov.