Trails: Most trails are accessible to stock (unmodified) four wheel drive vehicles. Individual trails vary in length from 1.2 miles to 3.4 miles, but the ORV area networks the trails that they may be connected in series of un-recrossed lengths of up to about 20 miles. Many locations require a spotter or trail guide. Some spots may be negotiated in a more difficult manner to provide a greater challenge for modified vehicles.

On a 1-10 scale, these trails can range from 3-8 (weather dependent.)

Terrain: The terrain is rolling, with many steep, winding trails. Rock outcroppings and steep drop-offs are common. Trail obstacles range from rocks and stumps to loose gravel bed. The OHV area is in an undulating hill system, which is heavily forested, and possesses many intermittent streams (tributaries from the Uwharrie River) Standing pools of mud and stream crossings may be expected, with more severe conditions following heavy rainfall.

Uwharrie Mountain Lodge
NC Hwy 24/27 West
Troy, NC
(910) 572-3701

(Bisco and Mount Gilead also have lodging, but they are distant from Uwharrie.)
 

Camping: Primitive camping is free and permitted anywhere in Uwharrie that is not posted as a "No Camping" site (generally high traffic, hunting, or refuge areas)

Campsites located near the ORV area are:

• Uwharrie Hunt Camp (Tent or Trailer)
  Hand pump water, port-a-potties, table, grill
  - $ 8.00 /day
• Badin Lake Campground (Tent or Trailer)
  Hand pump water, port-a-potties, table, grill
  - $ 8.00 /day
• Arrowhead Campground (Tent or Trailer)
  Running water spigots, flush toilets, showers, laundry wash sink, lamp posts, table, grill -  $ 12.00 /day ; (w/ electric hook-up) $ 15.00 /day

Maps: Map 1       Map 2