Locust Stake OHV Trail System
All OHV trails on the national forest close during wet conditions when trail use can cause damage to trails and erosion into nearby streams. Please contact the Chattooga River Ranger District for the latest information on trail availability due to frequent weather contingencies. 706-754-6221 ext 134
Severe erosion over time on sections of the Locust Stake OHV Trail System created serious safety concerns and damage to natural resources, resulting in the complete closure of the trail system in January 2012. We have been able to go in and reopen 7 miles of trails and will still have to keep closed some of the trails.
General Information
03/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
$5 per person/per day or $50 per person yearly pass. Can be paid on site cash or using the QR code that goes to recreation.gov, choose Oakey Mountain to pay the Locust Stake fee at this time.
$50 per year per person pass can be purchased on line at recreation.gov or any of the Forest Service offices in your area.
No side by sides over 48" wheelbase. The lower section of the Locust Stake OHV Trail System remained closed until further notice. Trestle Loop and Moon Walk trails closed to all uses.
Getting There
Directions
From Cornelia, GA
Take US-23 N/US-441 N for 8 miles. Turn slightly right onto GA-365 N/US-123 N (signs for GA-17 S/Toccoa/Lavonia). In 1.9 mile turn left onto Rock Rd and drive 315 feet turn right onto Locust Stake Rd. Locust Stake ORV Area is in 1.2 miles.
Latitude / Longitude
34.58551534090 X 83.39988546670
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
OHV Trail Riding