ATV Riding

McCurtain County has hundreds of miles of forest roads for the outdoor enthusiast. The Ouachita National Forest and Honobia Creek Wildlife Management are the only areas available in the county for legal public off highway vehicle use. A permit is required for the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management areas.

ATV Riding on Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area is only available for licensed hunters and only during any open deer season. Must possess a valid hunting license, unless exempt, along with a Three Rivers Land Access Permit. (Download Map Here »)

Effective August 1, 2008 –
All recreational use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road vehicles (ORVs) is prohibited on Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area. From the period of October 1st – January 15th, properly licensed deer hunters may use ATV/ORVs for deer hunting dependent activities only. Deer hunters using ATV/ORVs must wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing as required while using an ATV/ORV for deer hunting dependent activities during the period of October 1st – January 15th. Deer hunters should read the Oklahoma Hunting Regulations for further restrictions on ATV/ORV use. All other use of ATVs/ORVs is prohibited. ATV/ORVs include all 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, off-road motorcycles, go-carts, dune buggies and all utility vehicles such as Mules, Gators, Rhinos, etc., that are designed primarily for off-road use and are not considered street legal. Only those vehicles that are registered and licensed to operate on the streets and highways of this state are allowed to operate on Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area during the period of January 16th – September 30th.

 

For more detailed information and Frequently Asked Questions, CLICK HERE, or see our quick guide below:

 

QUICK GUIDE TO THE PUBLIC USE AREAS OF MCCURTAIN COUNTY

 

Public Use Area                        Acres Available                        ATV Riding Allowed  Yes/No

Ouachita National Forest           ~130,000 acres              Yes, but limited to maintained roads only.

Three Rivers WMA                     ~250,000 acres               No, except licensed deer hunters from Oct 1- Jan
                                                                                         15. Consult Regulations before entering.                                    

Honobia Creek WMA                 ~81,000 acres                  Yes, but limited to maintained roads only.
                                                                                          WMA is in Pushmataha County.
                                                                                          Land Access Fee permit required.