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Variable Schedule
Notice: The Gypsum City OHV Park trail system operates on a variable schedule with changing hours or seasonal availability.
Always verify current operating status and access permissions before visiting.
Always verify current operating status and access permissions before visiting.
Gypsum City OHV Park, an 800-acre park located on former mining land in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offers an extensive and unique riding experience. The park features approximately 70 miles of trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs, with a variety of terrain including open fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas. The park has several motocross tracks, including a 1.5-mile main track, a youth riding area, and a safety training zone. The trails are well-marked and rated for different skill levels, from beginners to intermediate riders.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset and is subject to closure after heavy rain or for maintenance. The facility offers a campground with both full hookup and electric/water-only sites, as well as reservable "tiny homes." Helmets are mandatory for all riders.Dirt Bike Trail System
Gypsum City OHV Park
AKA: Webster County, Des Moines River, Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, IA
🏁 MX TrackOff-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Awesome
Approximate Size
800 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
60 miles
Elevation Range
1110 to 1120 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Gypsum City OHV Park
Gypsum City OHV Park, an 800-acre park located on former mining land in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offers an extensive and unique riding experience. The park features approximately 70 miles of trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs, with a variety of terrain including open fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas. The park has several motocross tracks, including a 1.5-mile main track, a youth riding area, and a safety training zone. The trails are well-marked and rated for different skill levels, from beginners to intermediate riders. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and is subject to closure...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Mostly
Hard Pack
Few
Sand
Little
Rocks
Little
Natural Features
Trees
Many
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
None
Trail Features
Small Jumps
Many
Large Jumps
Few
Berms
Many
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Few
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Few
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are regularly maintained, visibly marked, and rated for difficulty.
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
Yes
Permit Info
Iowa DNR Sticker
Regulations
three-wheelers prohibited
Operating Season
All Year
Trailhead Coordinates
42.4655508, -94.1347441
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