ATV Trails

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Notice: ATV/OHV trails will be closed when ground is very wet and when riding would cause excessive damage to the trails.
Please call (217) 889-3901 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday to verify the status of the trails.

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Mill Creek Park has approximately 15 miles of equestrian and ATV trails located on the West side of the Park. A waiver and permit must be obtained for all riders prior to using the trails. For In-District patronage, the daily ATV pass is $5.00. In-District annual passes are available for $30.00. Out-of-District rates are $7.00 per day or $42.00 annually. In addition, Illinois State OHV registration stickers are also required, and can be purchased at the gatehouse. Prices are $11.00 if the OHV is titled in the State of Illinois, and $18.00 if the OHV is titled elsewhere. The stickers are good for one year, from April 1st to March 30th. They are valid for any ATV riding trails in the State of Illinois that require the sticker.

The ATV trails are approximately 2.5 miles from the park entrance. There is NOT access from within the park to the ATV trails. If you are camping in the park please be sure to have a way to transport your ATVs to the trails!

The trails are patrolled randomly, any ATV rider found without the proper pass and sticker will be subject to a minimum $100 fine from the Park District. Also any ATV rider found without the IL OHV sticker is also subject to IL DNR fines.

ATV Rules and Regulations

No ATV riding in areas of the Park other than the ATV Trails.

Trails are open only when ground conditions permit. Call (217) 889-3901 or (217) 889-3601 to check on trail status.
You must purchase a daily or annual pass prior to riding.
Only ATVs, dirt bikes, and horses on trails; no cars or trucks.
You must sign a wavier and purchase an annual or daily pass prior to riding.
Your pass must be displayed on the rearview mirror of your vehicle.
While riding the trails, a DOT approved helmet must be worn at all times. Additional safety equipment is highly recommended (motocross boots, gloves, goggles, etc.).
You must be 18 years old to sign your own waiver and ride the trails.
If you are 16 or 17 you must have your wavier signed by your parent prior to riding the trails.
If you are under 16 and wish to ride the trails: a.) your waiver must be signed by your parent prior to riding the trails, and b.) and you must be accompanied at all times by someone at least 18 years of age.
No passengers are allowed on ATV’s.
No rough riding that could endanger others.
Stay on the trails unless otherwise directed.
All ATV’s must have mufflers or spark arrestors that are federally approved.
No open fires permitted.
No littering, try to leave the area as clean or cleaner than you found it.
If an ATV meets a horse on the trail, the ATV will move to the side of the trail, shut off the motor, and let the horse(s) pass.
If an ATV comes up behind a horse on the trail, the horse will move to the side of the trail, and let the ATV(s) pass. The ATV(s) will idle by.
Only ATV’s and Horses are allowed on the trails.

All Rules and Regulations are in addition to the General Use Regulation Ordinance of Mill Creek Park. These rules and regulations will be updated and revised as the need arises.

Permits and waivers can be obtained at the Park office during regular hours. Waivers are also available below, and must be printed, filled out and returned to the Park office by fax, mail, or in person.