SxS / UTV · North Carolina
SxS / UTV in North Carolina
10 parks across North Carolina. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Public land open to side-by-sides
6 mi
National forest
Rated 4.5+ on Google
9 of 10
Cities
8
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 9 of 10 parks in North Carolina with 10 or more Google reviews. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.
| Park | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fires Creek OHV Area | Hayesville | 4.9350 Google reviews |
| Pisgah National Forest OHV | 4.814,312 Google reviews | |
| Brown Mountain OHV Area | Morganton | 4.8146 Google reviews |
| Uwharrie OHV Trail Complex | Troy | 4.744 Google reviews |
| ORV Beach Access | North Topsail Beach | 4.6735 Google reviews |
| Lake Houser Adventures Off-Road Park | Mooresboro | 4.6329 Google reviews |
| Wayehutta OHV Area | Sylva | 4.658 Google reviews |
| Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park | Taylorsville | 4.5187 Google reviews |
Operators
SxS / UTV operators
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Public land
Where side-by-sides can ride on public land in North Carolina
- National forest roads and trails open to side-by-sides over 50 in wide
- 6 mi
Some national forests are missing from the Forest Service file, so read the national forest miles as a floor. Seasons and width limits vary by route.
Source: USDA Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps. Always check the official MVUM and posted signs; this map is not a legal document.
Resources
More to explore in SxS / UTV
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
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AGM Products
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Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
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