Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Chadbourn, North Carolina

This is a State Forest road that takes you directly to Camp Chamblee, a dispersed camping area within the State Forest. The road is a well-maintained dirt road suitable for any vehicle. Camping is free, however, you are required to call the ranger station to let them know you are camping. They can b...
Learn more about Camp Chamblee

Briar Patch Road joins Goose Pond Road and gives users the opportunity to connect or loop together several of the area’s enjoyable coastal trails. The route travels through a mixture of coastal terrain and recently logged property, providing open views while remaining relatively close to the North C...
Learn more about Briar Patch Road

Timber Road is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and shares many of the same characteristics as other nearby trails in the network. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive through the surrounding forest. Under normal condi...
Learn more about Timber Road

Low Water Bridge is another enjoyable route through the surrounding trail network and shares many of the same characteristics as the nearby maintained roads. The trail is generally easy to navigate and free from major obstacles under normal conditions, making it a straightforward addition to a longe...
Learn more about Low Water Bridge

Evergreen is another well-maintained route through the surrounding state game lands and provides users with an easy and relaxing way to continue exploring the larger trail network. The trail remains approximately two lanes wide, providing plenty of room for vehicles to comfortably travel the route a...
Learn more about Evergreen

Bee Tree Farm is a well-maintained gravel and dirt road that takes users through a scenic coastal farming area. The trail consists primarily of hard-packed gravel and dirt and is free of major obstacles, making it an easy and relaxing route to explore under normal conditions. As users travel through...
Learn more about Bee Tree Farm

The Pines is a sandy two-track trail located within the coastal North Carolina trail network near Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve. This trail branches off Goose Pond Road and provides users with a shorter, more direct access route to Baxter Line Road, making it a convenient connector for those explori...
Learn more about The Pines

Baxter Line is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and is similar in character to many of the other trails found throughout the area. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive while continuing to explore the larger trail netwo...
Learn more about Baxter Line

Patrick Road is similar in character to many of the other routes found throughout the surrounding area and is generally a straightforward trail under normal conditions. Users should be aware, however, that a closed gate is present near the entrance to the neighborhood. At the time of this trail revi...
Learn more about Patrick Road

Lewis Swamp Road is a wide, smooth coastal trail that provides an easy and enjoyable drive with very few challenges. The trail surface is exceptionally well maintained and free from major obstacles, washboards, or dried mud holes, allowing for a noticeably smoother ride than many of the surrounding ...
Learn more about Lewis Swamp Road

Turkey Branch is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and shares many of the same characteristics as the nearby trails within the network. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive through the surrounding forest. Under normal c...
Learn more about Turkey Branch

Mingo Road provides users with another enjoyable coastal route featuring a mixture of loose sand and harder-packed sandy terrain. Under normal dry conditions, the trail is relatively straightforward and should be manageable for most capable vehicles. Users should use considerably more caution follow...
Learn more about Mingo Road

Royal Oak is a wonderful hard-packed sand and dirt trail that gives users the opportunity to explore the sandy terrain characteristic of coastal North Carolina. The trail is free of major obstacles and should be suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Its combination of hard-packed dirt ...
Learn more about Royal Oak

Goose Pond Road is a fun coastal trail that branches off Royal Oak near the local gun club. The trail surface consists of a mixture of loose sand and hard-packed sand, providing users with a more traditional coastal North Carolina off-road experience. During periods of dry weather, the trail is rela...
Learn more about Goose Pond Road

This trail is a ride around the pasture with no challenge in between. The trail is mostly used as an access to other trails in the system, so some sections have well-worn tire tracks, and other areas are just grass. Do watch for traffic as you approach the highly-used Restoration Trail.
Learn more about Graham's Circle

If you enjoy high berm turns and a little challenge, then you'll love this trail that is surprisingly whoopty-free. Betty's Whoopties is a one-way, single-lane trail that leaves from Fox Hollow. At the bottom of the hill, Fox Hollow makes a hard left turn, and this trail is immediately to your right...
Learn more about Betty's Whoopties

This single-lane path is comprised of compacted sand; however, it is a little grown in, so expect some roof knocking on taller vehicles. The trail takes a sharp left and widens out at the intersection with Betty's Whoopties. There are a couple of small mud holes that have a narrow bypass around them...
Learn more about Fox Hollow

This trail is accessible from the north side of the campground or from Cooke's Circle. Oakley Road is a nice and easy ride through the woods. It does have a few narrow blind corners so use caution. However, the trail is generally wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Be aware that the speed limit in...
Learn more about Oakley Road

This main trail leaves from the north side of the campground. It's wide and comprised of compacted sand with several mud holes that are easily bypassed. This is a high use trail so use caution for oncoming traffic and bear in mind the speed limit of 5 mph in and around the campground.
Learn more about Heritage Trail

Johnson's Cut Through is a short but wide trail, comprised mostly of compact sand. It allows access to Oakley Road or Heritage Trail without the need to track all the way back into the campground. The trail is well marked on Heritage Trail; however, no sign exists on Oakley Road. Use caution approac...
Learn more about Johnson's Cut Through

This trail is a ride around the pasture with no challenge in between. The trail is mostly used as an access to other trails in the system, so some sections have well-worn tire tracks, and other areas are just grass. Do watch for traffic as you approach the highly-used Restoration Trail.
Learn more about Graham's Circle

If you enjoy high berm turns and a little challenge, then you'll love this trail that is surprisingly whoopty-free. Betty's Whoopties is a one-way, single-lane trail that leaves from Fox Hollow. At the bottom of the hill, Fox Hollow makes a hard left turn, and this trail is immediately to your right...
Learn more about Betty's Whoopties

This single-lane path is comprised of compacted sand; however, it is a little grown in, so expect some roof knocking on taller vehicles. The trail takes a sharp left and widens out at the intersection with Betty's Whoopties. There are a couple of small mud holes that have a narrow bypass around them...
Learn more about Fox Hollow

This trail is accessible from the north side of the campground or from Cooke's Circle. Oakley Road is a nice and easy ride through the woods. It does have a few narrow blind corners so use caution. However, the trail is generally wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Be aware that the speed limit in...
Learn more about Oakley Road

This trail is a ride around the pasture with no challenge in between. The trail is mostly used as an access to other trails in the system, so some sections have well-worn tire tracks, and other areas are just grass. Do watch for traffic as you approach the highly-used Restoration Trail.
Learn more about Graham's Circle

If you enjoy high berm turns and a little challenge, then you'll love this trail that is surprisingly whoopty-free. Betty's Whoopties is a one-way, single-lane trail that leaves from Fox Hollow. At the bottom of the hill, Fox Hollow makes a hard left turn, and this trail is immediately to your right...
Learn more about Betty's Whoopties

This single-lane path is comprised of compacted sand; however, it is a little grown in, so expect some roof knocking on taller vehicles. The trail takes a sharp left and widens out at the intersection with Betty's Whoopties. There are a couple of small mud holes that have a narrow bypass around them...
Learn more about Fox Hollow

This trail is accessible from the north side of the campground or from Cooke's Circle. Oakley Road is a nice and easy ride through the woods. It does have a few narrow blind corners so use caution. However, the trail is generally wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Be aware that the speed limit in...
Learn more about Oakley Road