Where
are you located? We are located between Tremont
and Tower City, just off Pennsylvania Interstate 81, Exit
107. Take Exit 107, bear right onto 209 South, follow that
into Joliett. Turn left at Joliett Street, then make an
immediate left onto Molleystown Road. Go about half
a mile until you see our entrance on the right. Our
physical address is 453 Molleystown Road, Tremont, PA, 17981.
How
much does it cost? We require all persons 16 and
older to become members of the park. The membership costs
$10 and is good for a year from the date you join. This
membership requirement applies to passengers as well as
drivers. Once you are a member, the daily entrance fee for
the vehicle and its driver is $30.00. Passengers are $5
each with children 15 and younger free. Included in your
daily fees is free primitive camping. See Membership Application
page for the membership application and parental waiver.
All children 17 and younger require their parent to sign
a parental waiver. We do not accept credit cards (cash or
check only). For our frequent visitors, we offer some specials.
A Frequent Driver Pass for $100 which is good for five visits,
or a Season Pass for $250.
What kind of campground do you have? The
camping is primitive and included with your admission. Pack
in and pack out what you need. We have porta-potty service
at the main parking lot. There is room for tow rigs and
trailer parking as well as for RV's and pop-ups. We have
fire rings and there is plenty of firewood along the trails
for our members to use. All camping is by reservation.
I want to visit, can I just show up anytime? We
are open year-round. There are times when members will be
required to make a reservation for their visit which is
explained more fully below.
From
April through November, the park is open Friday, Saturday,
Sunday without the need to make a reservation.
If you wish to visit Monday through Thursday, then you must
contact Lynn@rc4x4.org to make arrangements for your group's
visit.
Office
hours are: Friday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(*you can wheel til dusk).
Sunday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (*the park closes at 5 p.m.)
Winter
hours are December through March, open Saturday and Sunday.
Reservations required for visits Monday through Friday.
THE
MINIMUM GROUP SIZE IS TWO VEHICLES. When setting up a ride
with your friends and fellow club members, it is advisable
for one person in the group to be the official contact person
and for the group to decide upon a group name to be used
at registration. If everyone exchanges cell phone numbers
with each other, than late arrivals can be dealt with in
an orderly fashion. The contact person will be the one responsible
to leave a cell number with the office and to check-out
at the end of the day with one of the officers. The
minimum group size is two vehicles. Keep in mind if one
of the two vehicles breaks down, you cannot continue on
alone, you will either have to call it a day or find another
group to join.
What does making a reservation involve? The Off-Road
Park is a non-profit organization and we do not have the
means to have the park office staffed seven days a week.
Therefore, during non-peak times we need to know in advance
that your group wants to visit the park. We have two club
officers who are available by e-mail and phone. Typically
you will be able to reach or hear back from one of the officers
within a day of your contact. All we need to know is that
you are planning on coming to the park and approximately
what time you expect to be there so we can make arrangements
to open the gate and have your group checked-in. We do not
require a deposit.
Does our group need a trail guide? It is not a requirement, but if your club is visiting for the first time, you may want to have a guide to show you around. However, the trails are well-marked and groups are provided with maps, and we have found that most people are able to navigate themselves quite well on their own. If you wish to have a guide, ask for one when you schedule your visit. The cost for a trail guide is $135.
What are the trails like? The trail network consists of existing forest roads and trails that were cut open by hand with the help of several 4wd clubs. The trails are marked with signs and maps are provided. The trails are rated green (easy), blue (intermediate), black (hard), and red (extreme). Several trails have many bypasses so that groups of different levels can run a trail together. If you like mud, check out the West property, several of the green-blue trails are very muddy. When you check your group in, speak to one of the club officers for help in picking trails to run. Our parking/staging area is located on the perimeter of the forest, so you will encounter trails of all levels within moments of your group leaving the parking area.
Do you ever close? Visit our forum to find out the latest updates to the calendar.
Should I bring food? Yes. Food, snacks, beverages and water is advisable since you will be on the trails all day. Also remember to bring any prescription medicine.
Are Pets Allowed? Yes. Dogs should be kept on a leash.
Where can I stay overnight or stock up? The nearest gas station is at Exit 104 (Exxon station, Ravine exit). There is a full service restaurant there and a quick-mart. The nearest full-service campgrounds can be found at Exit 104 (Echo Valley) or at Exit 112 (Camp-A-While). Hotels can be found at Exit 100. For more information, visit our Directions section.
If I have additional questions about your park, who do I contact? In the Contact Us section, there is a list of the officers' names with their email and phone number. Any one of the officers will answer your questions. If you are calling by phone, please call during daytime (EST) hours. The best way is to email during the week for prompt response. Or you could visit our forum for more information.