Gatehouse Times:
March – November | 7 days a week, 8am-4pm
December – February | Thursday-Sunday, 8am-3pm
Riding Time: dawn to dark
Call Before You Haul | 800-525-7077 (option 1) - Trails close if the ground is saturated to prevent resource damage.
With the current winter weather event the following facilities are closed. Staff will be evaluating conditions on a daily basis.
Please use extreme caution using The Woodlands Trace. It is not plowed or treated during snow and ice events.Â
The following facilities are CLOSED-
-Golden Pond Visitor Center and Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory
-Turkey Bay OHV Area
-The Elk & Bison Prairie
-Wranglers Campground
What is Turkey Bay?
Turkey Bay OHV Area provides designated OHV and primitive trails for OHV camping opportunities. The area consists of approximately 100 miles of primary, secondary, and tertiary trails for many different OHV riding experiences.
All riders must sign a liability waiver. By signing, registrants agree to obey all rules and regulations posted at Turkey Bay OHV Area and on Land Between the Lakes’ literature and website.
The permit holder is responsible for all uses of the registered vehicle, ensuring it is operated in a safe and prudent manner at all times.
Annual Permit: $100
1 to 3-day Permit: $20; valid 1-3 consecutive days from date of purchase
Where to purchase permits: Permits can be purchased at the Turkey Bay Gatehouse or at the Golden Pond Planetarium during normal business hours.
Camping: primitive, $12 per camping unit per night (2 tents or 1 camper is considered a camping unit at Turkey Bay).
Two 24-hour generator areas, chemical toilets, and drinking water are available. Camping registration is self-service at the information kiosk in front of the gatehouse. Camping is not permitted outside of the designated camping area.
Showers: $5 per person available at Wranglers Campground
