The laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles and all-terrain utility vehicles
will be changing effective July 1, 2007.
Safety training for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users is a key factor in reducing accidents and injuries. In Iowa ATV riders between the ages of 12 and 17 are required to receive safety training before they are allowed to ride on public land or in one of our eight off-highway vehicle (OHV) parks.
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Temporary OHV Park Closings
The Department would like to remind riders to check the website to determine if individual OHV parks are open or closed before they make the trip to the areas. All OHV park closings will be posted on the website, otherwise the park should be assumed open. During the spring, it is common for the Department to close the parks if the trails are too wet, creating maintenance or safety concerns.
Riders are encouraged to use extra caution when operating in the parks this time of year. It is common for trails to have debris, ruts, or unforeseen conditions following a long winter season. Trail crews will need extra time to bring the areas up to normal riding conditions. Please stay on marked trails and follow all posted signs.
For the most up-to-date park closings and information please visit the Iowa OHV Association's Website.
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Saturday July 19, 2008
- Rathbun OHV Park hosting club ride
Sunday July 20, 2008 1:00pm @ Davis Seed in Moravia
- Quarterly OHV Association Meeting
Saturday October 4, 2008
- Nicholson-Ford OHV Park hosting club ride
Sunday October 5, 2008 1:00pm
- Quarterly OHV Association Meeting
Saturday January 17, 2009
- T.B.A.
Sunday January 18, 2009 1:00pm
- Annual OHV Association Meeting
For more information please contact:
Dan Kleen @ 712-358-1870
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Our Mission:
To provide sustainable, responsible recreation opportunities for owners of registered all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.
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Lake View OHV Park, located in Johnson County, is currently closed due to poor trail conditions caused by recent heavy rain fall.
Gypsum City OHV Park, located in Webster County, is currently closed due to poor trail conditions caused by recent heavy rain fall.
River View OHV Park, located in Black Hawk County, is currently closed due to poor trail conditions caused by recent heavy rain fall.
Tama OHV Park, located in Tama County, is currently closed due to poor trail conditions caused by recent heavy rain fall.
Nicholson-Ford OHV Park, located in Marshall County, is currently closed due to poor trail conditions caused by recent heavy rain fall.
For the most up-to-date park closings and information please visit the Iowa OHV Association's Website.
All OHV parks should be assumed OPEN unless they are posted closed. The Iowa OHV Association does their best to keep these closures up-to-date. For any open or closed OHV park concerns please contact Dan Kleen by phone at 712.358.1870 or email at dkleen@ncn.net.
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