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Temporarily Closed
Notice: The Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail trail system is temporarily closed for maintenance, weather conditions, or seasonal restrictions.
Check official sources or contact local authorities for reopening information and current status.
Check official sources or contact local authorities for reopening information and current status.
Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail is a 31.6-mile system of three loops that wind through longleaf pine upland. The trail has a winding and curving path that follows the contours of the land, with light to moderate elevation changes and no steep hills. The terrain is mostly hard-packed, with some loose dirt and a few small jumps and many berms. The park is best suited for beginners, with some intermediate-level terrain.
The trail is open to motorcycles and ATVs with a maximum width of 50 inches. A permit is required to ride, and the trail is located in a military training site. Camping is permitted in some designated areas, but riding is not allowed in the camping area. The trail may be temporarily closed due to weather conditions or military training exercises.Dirt Bike Trail System
Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail
AKA: De Soto National Forest, De Soto Ranger District, Camp Shelby
New Augusta, MS
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
300 acres
Miles of Trail
32 miles
Elevation Range
180 to 220 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail
Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail is a 31.6-mile system of three loops that wind through longleaf pine upland. The trail has a winding and curving path that follows the contours of the land, with light to moderate elevation changes and no steep hills. The terrain is mostly hard-packed, with some loose dirt and a few small jumps and many berms. The park is best suited for beginners, with some intermediate-level terrain. The trail is open to motorcycles and ATVs with a maximum width of 50 inches. A permit is required to ride, and the trail is located in a military training site. Camping is permitted...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
Little
Rocks
None
Natural Features
Trees
Many
Steep Hills
None
Trail Features
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Many
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
None
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Mostly
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
None
Terrain Difficulty
Mostly beginner-intermediate terrain.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed in developed sites only.
Permit Required
No
Regulations
No mudding. Tires with tread depth exceeding 1 inch are prohibited.
Official Information
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/recreation/trails/rattlesnake-bay-atv-trailOperating Season
All Year
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