Please become familiar with the RULES that govern the use of the area. Only by becoming responsible motorcyclists can we ensure our use of this forest treasure.
- All area users must enter at the entrance located at I-75 and S.R. 50 behind the 7/11.
- All OHV users and equipment must stop at the CMA gatehouse for access to the OHV riding areas.
- All OHM/ATVs must remain within CMA boundary fencing as shown on CMA map.
- A permit/pass is required to ride within the motorcycle area. The permit must be displayed on the front of each motorcycle and ATV. Persons operating motorcycles and ATVs without a permit will be subject to expulsion and/or fine. You can purchase permits/passes here.
- Permits/passes will be issued for two wheel cycles and 3 and 4 wheel ATVs. ATVs must meet the following requirements:
a) Wheel base of less than 55 inches.
b) Width of less than 45 inches.
c) Total vehicle weight less than 500 Ibs.
d) Travel on 3 or 4 low pressure tires.
e) Has a seat that is designed to be straddled by the operator. - Day Use Areas are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All are expected to exit the front gate no later than 5:00 pm. Gate closes PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm.
- Off-road use within park is restricted to motorcycles and ATVs. All other vehicles must remain on designated roads.
- Park only in designated areas. Do not leave trash on trails.
- Pack out trash/refuse.
- All OHM/ATVs are required to have spark arr esters and mufflers in accordance with Florida Highway Patrol Handbook.
- Legal hours of motorcycle and ATV operation is from sunrise to sunset.
- All riders must wear D.O.T. approved protective headgear designed for OHM/ATVs.
- All riders under age 16 must also wear eye protection and over ankle boots.
- OHM/ATV operators under age 16 are required to have direct adult (18 or older) supervision in all areas, at all times, including while in the campground.
- No double riding on OHMs, no exceptions. No double riding on ATVs unless unit was designed by the manufacturer for use by more than one rider.
- All riders will be required to obey all traffic and information signs.
- The inexperienced riding areas are for children 12 and under and require adult supervision at all times. Experienced riders, youth or adult, are not permitted to ride in these areas.
- Motorcycles and ATVs may be ridden from the Buttgenbach Campground to riding areas in low gear only and at walking speed.
- All vehicles are prohibited within the designated non-riding zones in the day use areas.
- Pets are not permitted.
- Camp fires permitted in grills and specifically designated sites only.
- Park in designated areas only.
- Camp in designated numbered sites; two (2) tents or one mobile camping unit per site; five (5) persons maximum per site.
- Do not cut, scar, or mutilate trees. They provide shade for your benefit. Please protect them.
- All garbage must be disposed of in refuse stations.
- Buttgenbach Campground checkout time is 2:00 p.m.
- Buttgenbach Campground quiet time is 10:00 p.m.
- Only registered campers and their vehicles are permitted in the Buttgenbach Campground area. No day use.
- Firearms not permitted.
- No vehicles permitted behind camp site boundary cable.
- Chainsaw use prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages prohibited on state lands.
- Unlicensed vehicles are prohibited on forest roads.
- All non-street legal vehicles are required to be hauled or trailered in and out of the Croom Motorcycle Area.
- All group activities require a Special Use Permit, obtained a minimum of two weeks in advance. Special Event requests must be made sixty days in advance.
- All groups and event coordinators using CMA are required to obtain a Special Use Permit from the Visitor Center.