13 miles- Off-Road Vehicle Trails

St. John’s Rock Off Road Vehicle Trail: This is the newest trail on Savage River State Forest. This is an area that has been designated as a camping and off-road vehicle trail system. The trails have varying challenges for riders of all skill levels. There are 4 large campsites and 4 small campsites. These campsites are available for reservations through the Maryland DNR COMPASS System. Prices vary according to the number of ORV’s.

A Maryland Off-Road Vehicle permit is required for any ORV’s not licensed for the road by the MVA. The permit is $10 a calendar year and permits can be obtained online at the Maryland DNR COMPASS site, any Maryland DNR Licensing office, and state forest headquarters.

This system utilizes the Red Dog Road and St. John’s Rock Road and is open to hunters/sightseers/firewood cutters and of course, the ORV riders. Restrooms are available at this location. There is also a 200 foot rock crawl.

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