WELCOME Things to Know When Visiting Forest Service Established in 2015, the Clear Creek Off- Highway Vehicle Riding Area has over 50 miles Clear Creek OHV of trail dedicated to the OHV riders. Riding Area Blackwater State Forest OHM/ATV users will find miles of trails, from easy to challenging, within the area’s 615 acres. • Everyone must enter at the main gate located at 8348 Redbird Trail in Milton, Florida. All Clear Creek Off-Highway Know the rules that govern the use of the area. unlicensed, non-street legal vehicles must be Only by becoming a responsible rider can you trailered or hauled in and out of Clear Creek Vehicle Riding Area ensure your continued use of this forest treasure. OHV Riding Area. All OHM/ATVs must remain within OHV riding area boundary fencing as WARNING shown on the Clear Creek OHV Riding Area map. Clear Creek OHV Riding Area is natural terrain • Day Use Areas are open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. All ranging from hardwood hammocks and pines riders are expected to exit the front gate no later to . Unforeseen hazards exist. Conditions than 5:00 pm. Gate closes PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm. are subject to constant change. Operating OHM/ ATVs in such terrain is inherently dangerous. • Do not leave trash on trails. Pack out trash/refuse. • OHM/ATV operators under age 16 are required Ride safely and follow all rules to reduce the risk to have direct adult (18 or older) supervision to yourself and others. in all areas, at all times, including while in the campground. • Any person under the age of 16 must have in their possession certification indicating satisfactory completion of an approved OHV safety course in Love the state forests? So do we! Florida or other jurisdiction. • No double riding on OHMs, no exceptions. No The Friends of Florida State Forests is a direct- double riding on ATVs unless unit was designed support organization of the Florida Forest Service by the manufacturer for use by more than one dedicated to ensuring Florida’s state forests are rider. available for future generations to enjoy. Make a • All riders must wear D.O.T. approved protective difference by joining today to help protect Florida’s headgear designed for OHM/ATVs. All riders forests. under age 16 must also wear eye protection and over ankle boots. Membership dues go to the forests for conservation • All OHM/ATVs are required to have spark and improvement projects. To join Friends or for arresters and mufflers in accordance with Florida Highway Patrol Handbook. more information, visit: • All riders are required to obey all traffic and www.FloridaStateForests.org information signs. • OHV sound level must not exceed 96 decibels.

For more information, visit: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE www.FDACS.gov/OHV AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DACS-P-00181 Rev. 06-2020 Fees and Permits Campground Info Clear Creek Campground within the Clear Creek A permit is required for each OHM/ATV using OHV Riding Area has 4 spacious primitive Clear Creek OHV Riding Area. Annual permits campsites, available for camping on Friday and are valid from July 1st-June 30th with no refunds. Saturday nights. Trails are accessible from the Single Day Use permits are also available. campground. Fees are pro-rated in January. Payment is accepted All campers must check-in on 1st day of reservation in U.S. funds by cash or check at the gatehouse. by 5:00 pm to receive gate combination. Permits must be visibly displayed and permanently Check in at 3:00 pm and check out at 1:00 pm. attached to the left front area of each OHM/ATV. Non-permitted OHM/ATVs will not be allowed Picnic pavilion OHM/ATVs may be operated from the entry. Persons operating OHM/ATVs without a campground to riding areas in low gear at walking permit will be subject to expulsion and/or fine. speed. Permits are issued for ATVs (including small side No riding after dark. This includes riding to the by sides meeting width/weight restrictions) and bathroom or in the campground. two-wheeled cycles (including dual sports). Campfires are only permitted in grills or designated No mopeds, golf carts, go carts, dune buggies, rail sites. Firewood on the forest floor may be picked up buggies or other street legal vehicles. by hand and used in campground (not trailered). Use of chainsaws (gas, electric or battery) is After July 1, 2002, all newly purchased off-highway prohibited. vehicles (OHV), are required to be titled through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Protect our trees as they provide beneficial shade. Motor Vehicles. OHVs purchased in states not Do not cut, scar or mutilate them. Do not drive requiring titling are not required to be titled in nails into or hang anything from trees. Use of tree Florida (T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Riders on the trail straps is allowed. Safety & Recreation Act). All garbage must be disposed of properly. Open Friday-Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alcohol is prohibited. Cost: $15.00 per machine per day. CAMPSITES Annual Passes: $80.00 (July 1 - June 30) Campsites may be reserved by phone in advance or $40.00 (January 1 - June 30) when arriving at gatehouse if available. Trails are one-way only. Payment must be made at time of check in at gate house. For motorcycles and ATVs, ATVs must be 50” or less in width on eastside of Redbird Trail. UTVs must be 65” or less in width on westside. Trail on east side In case of an emergency, call 911. For more information contact: Clear Creek OHV Riding Area For assistance, call: (850) 626-3034 Location for 911: 8348 Redbird Trail Milton, FL 32570 8348 Redbird Trail Milton, FL 32570 (850)-626-3034 www.FDACS.gov/OHV