ATV Offroad Activities

ATV FAQs

  • ATVs may use the front gate and main road to travel to the lodge and visitor center, continuing up to Catawba Lodge. However, they are not permitted beyond the yellow gate at Catawba.

    ATV access to Breaks Interstate Park is available via Trail 15, which connects directly to Spearhead Trails’ Ridgeview system. From there, riders can also access the Coal Canyon system. The trailhead is located on park property, and detailed maps and descriptions of both trail systems are available on Spearhead Trails' website.

    Once inside the park via Trail 15, riders are permitted to travel on the park’s main road up to the Visitor Center. ATVs may also enter through the park’s front gate, as access is available from multiple trailheads. Please note: if you're not staying overnight at the park, a standard entrance fee is required for ATVs just like any other vehicle.

  • No, you are welcome to ride your ATV here but if you are not staying overnight you will have to pay the gate fee as you ride in.

Local ATV Partners

  • Haysi Offroad Adventures LLC

    Looking to explore the trails but don’t have your own ATV or UTV?
    Haysi Offroad Adventures, LLC, located just a short ride from the park. They offer daily UTV rentals and guided tours. Their location provides direct access to Spearhead Trails’ Ridgeview Trail System, which features 54 miles of trails across 2,650 acres with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert routes.

    From Ridgeview, riders can explore the ATV-friendly town of Haysi, Virginia, where you’re welcome to ride your machine to restaurants, gas stations, and shops.

    Ridgeview also connects to the Coal Canyon Trail, giving you access to over 100 miles of trail between the towns of Haysi and Grundy—and yes, you can ride all the way to Breaks Interstate Park!

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  • Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure

    Located at the Coal Canyon Trailhead in Southwest Virginia, Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure offers cabins, RV sites, and tent camping with easy access to the Spearhead Trails system. It’s the perfect basecamp for both relaxation and adventure.

    Guests can ride directly from the campground onto over 200 miles of connected ATV and mountain bike trails, including links to the Ridgeview Trail and ATV-friendly towns like Grundy, Haysi, and even Breaks Interstate Park.

    With stunning mountain views and the chance to spot Virginia’s wild elk herd, Southern Gap combines rugged outdoor fun with unforgettable scenery.

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  • Thunder River Campground

    Looking for a unique riverside camping experience near the Breaks?
    Just a short ride from the park, Thunder River Outdoor Recreation and Campground sits along the scenic Russell Fork River in the historic “Splashdam” area of Haysi, VA. Once the site of a thriving coal town and later a coal tipple, the property has been revitalized by the Hill family into a rustic outdoor destination perfect for campers and adventure seekers.

    The campground is ATV-friendly, with direct access to the Spearhead Trails system via the Haysi Ridgeview Trailhead, just about a mile away. From there, riders can explore over 200 miles of trails, including connections to Grundy, the Coal Canyon Trail, and all the way to Breaks Interstate Park itself.

    So whether you're parking your camper, unloading your ATVs, or looking to spend a weekend on the water, Thunder River makes a great base for exploring everything our region has to offer.

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