Coalmont OHV Park camping doesn’t have to mean a tent on the ground or an RV with full hookups. The Getaway on Ranger Creek is approximately 19 minutes from the park entrance at 2605 B Mine Road in Tracy City, with trailer parking on site for up to three truck-and-trailer rigs and five private wooded units that all come with thick memory foam mattresses, full bathrooms, and fire pits. Climate control in the dome and cabins; the glamping tent has electric and access to the bathhouse for showers.
Pull in the afternoon and drop your trailer in our parking area (it’s free for guests). Drive your truck or side-by-side to the trailhead in the morning. Come back to a hot shower, fire up the grill, and sleep on a mattress that doesn’t punish you for the day you just had.
Coalmont OHV Park at a glance
Coalmont OHV Park is Tennessee’s first city-owned off-highway vehicle park. The park covers 1,347 acres of former coal mining land on the Cumberland Plateau, with 40 miles of marked trails (and counting; new trails are added regularly). Trails range from Easy to Extremely Difficult. ATVs, UTVs, ROVs, side-by-sides, full-size four-wheel drive vehicles, and dirt bikes are all welcome, though there are no single-track-only trails at this time. There’s also a mud pit when conditions cooperate.
The official address is 2605 B Mine Rd, Tracy City TN 37387. The park is named after the city of Coalmont, which owns it, but the postal address sits in Tracy City; both names refer to the same place. You’ll also see Coalmont OHV Park called Coalmont ATV Park or Coalmont off-road park; same 1,347 acres at the same trailhead.
The park office is generally open Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM, Friday and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours can change seasonally, so check the park’s Google listing or website before your trip to confirm. When the office is closed, you can buy a pass online and screenshot your receipt and waiver. The bathhouse is also closed Mondays and Tuesdays unless campers are present.
Pricing at the time of writing: $30 for a daily driver pass, $45 for a 2-day weekend pass, $60 for a 3-day weekend, and $120 for an annual pass. Guest passes (for non-driving passengers) run $5 per day. Kids under 12 ride free unless they’re operating a vehicle. Grundy County residents get reduced rates. Pricing is subject to change, so confirm current rates at coalmontohvpark.com/park-pass-fees before you go.
A paper trail map is available at the office, and the trails are loaded into the Polaris Ride Command app for GPS navigation. Standard OHV park rules apply: no alcohol on park property (coolers are subject to search), quiet hours from 11 PM to 6 AM, generators capped at 60 decibels, spark arrestors required on every machine, and a SmartWaiver signed for every rider before the first ride.
Where to stay when you ride: your options
Coalmont OHV Park has on-site camping, and for some riders that’s the right call. Their RV section includes 15 pull-through spaces with 50 and 30 amp full hookups, plus 6 back-in 30-amp spaces (30 ft trailer maximum). They also have 34 primitive tent sites and 2 large group sites. There’s a bathhouse, a dump station, and you’re a short ride from the trailhead in the morning. RV rates run $35 to $40 a night; primitive tent sites are $15 a night plus your park pass. Full RV and primitive camping info is on the park’s site.
If you don’t have an RV, or you’d rather not spend your evening in a tent on the ground after a hard day on the trails, The Getaway on Ranger Creek is approximately 19 minutes from the park entrance.
Here’s what you get with us instead of camping at the park:
- A thick memory foam mattress, not a sleeping pad or an RV bunk
- A private bathroom with a hot shower, available every day (the park’s bathhouse closes Mondays and Tuesdays unless campers are present)
- A grill at every unit; full kitchen in the dome, kitchenette in the Scandinavian Cabin, full kitchen and outdoor cooking setup in the Porch House
- Climate control in the dome and cabins (the glamping tent uses fans and the bathhouse for showers)
- A fire pit at every unit
- 18 acres of wooded property with a pond, a creek, and quiet hours that you choose
- Trailer parking on site for up to three truck-and-trailer rigs (free for guests). Shorter rigs with 10 to 12 foot trailers fit in our main lot
OHV trailer parking in Tennessee is harder to come by than you’d expect at smaller properties. We’ve hosted three rigs at once with no issues. You can wind down on your own deck with a glass of wine or a beer; the park itself doesn’t allow alcohol on premises, including in coolers, so anyone who’d like one ends up off-property anyway.
From The Getaway on Ranger Creek to B Mine Road
The drive from The Getaway on Ranger Creek to the Coalmont OHV Park trailhead is approximately 19 minutes.
Take Maple Branch Road out of the property, turn left on Colony Road, then left on Highway 56 south through Coalmont (about 7 minutes), then east on B Mine Road. The park entrance is at 2605 B Mine Rd, Tracy City. GPS will read either Coalmont or Tracy City depending on the app; either gets you there.
A few things worth knowing for the drive.
The Junction (the local nickname for the Coalmont crossroads at Highway 56) is your gas-and-snack stop on the way out. Misty’s Market and L&L Market both sit at the crossroads, about 7 minutes from the property. Both have gas, both have convenience-store hot food (chicken tenders, pizza, burgers). The park itself does not have gas on site, so fill up before you head out, especially if you’re hauling a trailer.
There is little to no cell service on the trails. Verizon and AT&T both work fine at the property, in town, and at the trailhead parking lot, but expect dead zones once you’re riding. Plan accordingly: tell someone your route, carry a paper map or load offline trail GPS in Polaris Ride Command before you leave the parking area, and don’t count on rescue logistics that depend on a phone.
Trails at Coalmont OHV Park, by skill level
Coalmont OHV Park has 40 miles of trails (and counting) marked on a four-tier difficulty system: Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Extremely Difficult. The terrain is a mix of rock gardens, steep climbs, creek crossings, off-camber turns, and wooded trail through deep forest. There are water crossings, cave features, and overlooks across the plateau, plus a mud pit when conditions are right. The park officially opened in March 2023 after years of volunteer work and was designated as Tennessee’s first city-owned OHV park.
Easy trails are the place to start if it’s your first time riding here, you’ve got new riders in your group, or you want to scout the property before committing to harder loops. Many of the easy routes connect to overlooks with long views across the plateau.
Moderate trails introduce more technical terrain: shallow water crossings, modest rocky sections, and short climbs. A stock UTV or an experienced ATV rider will be fine on these.
Difficult trails are where the rock gardens, steeper climbs, and deeper creek crossings show up. Lifted vehicles, aggressive tires, and prior off-road experience start to matter.
Extremely Difficult trails are the technical sections: off-camber rock obstacles, steep climbs that punish your driveline, and water crossings that get deep enough to swamp a stock UTV in wet weather. Built rigs, recovery gear, and someone who knows what they’re doing make a real difference.
A few things to know before you ride. There are no single-track-only trails at this time, so dirt bike riders should expect to share trails with full-size and side-by-side traffic. Trail conditions change with the weather; after rain, the easier trails get harder and the harder trails get serious. Get a paper map at the park office or load the trail GPS through Polaris Ride Command before you ride.
What to bring
What you need depends on whether you’re bringing your own machine or renting one locally. Either way, the basics.
ATV and motorcycle riders are required to wear manufacturer-required safety equipment (DOT-approved helmet at minimum), with no exceptions; the park will deny trail access if you don’t have it. Helmets are not required for full-size 4WD vehicles or UTV/SxS riders, but they’re strongly recommended for everyone. Eye protection (goggles or a full-face helmet) is standard for ATV and motorcycle riders. Long sleeves, long pants, and over-the-ankle boots cut down on scrapes and tick exposure. Gloves help on the rougher sections.
Bring more water than you think you need. Tennessee summers are humid and the trails don’t have water stops. Pack a small first-aid kit and a basic recovery strap, and make sure you have a tow point on your machine; rescue logistics get easier when something goes wrong, and on the harder trails something occasionally does. A waterproof phone case is worth it because the creek crossings are real.
Spark arrestors are required on all machines. You’ll sign a SmartWaiver before your first ride, available online at coalmontohvpark.com or at the office.
If you’re flying in or driving in without your own machine, there are local OHV rentals available. We know the operator personally and his shop also handles ATV and UTV repair (Gold Star Polaris Certified Mechanic). Contact us before your stay and we’ll connect you directly. He’s good people and his rates are reasonable for what you get.
Best seasons and weather notes
Coalmont OHV Park is open year-round. Each season changes the riding conditions in real ways, and it’s worth knowing what you’re getting into.
Spring (March through May) is one of the most popular times to ride. Trails are usually still tacky from winter and early spring rain, the temperatures are comfortable, and the woods are green. Water crossings run moderate to deep depending on recent rainfall.
Summer (June through August) brings dry trails and dust. The riding is faster, the easy trails get easier, and the harder trails get a different kind of difficult (loose rock instead of slick rock). Heat and humidity become real factors; bring more water, ride earlier or later in the day, and watch group members for signs of heat exhaustion.
Fall (September through October) is the other peak season. Cooler temperatures, less humidity, fall color in the woods, and trails that are still mostly dry. Weekends fill up. Weekdays are noticeably less busy on the trails, and stays at The Getaway on Ranger Creek cost less.
Winter (November through February or March) brings the mud. The wet season transforms the park; the easier trails get muddy, the harder trails get serious, and the creek crossings deepen. The mud pit is at its best. If you like riding in mud, this is your season. If you don’t, plan around it. The trails stay open through winter, but a cold rain on the plateau is genuinely cold, and recovery from a stuck rig takes longer when you’re shivering.
When the trails are too wet, or you need a rest day
Some days the trails just aren’t worth riding. Heavy rain hits, your group needs a break, or you’ve got a non-rider with you who’d rather stretch their legs. The Cumberland Plateau is set up for those days.
Greeter Falls is approximately 12 minutes from The Getaway on Ranger Creek and offers a short hike to two waterfalls (Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls) plus a swimming hole at the base. Family-friendly with one optional spiral staircase descent for the more adventurous. Like all local waterfalls, flow can drop significantly or even stop during dry stretches; check recent reports if water is the main draw for you.
Foster Falls is a 60-foot waterfall about 28 minutes away with a strong overlook from the rim and a longer hike down to the base. It’s also one of the most popular rock climbing spots in the region.
The Caverns in Pelham is approximately 30 minutes from the property. The cave stays 59 degrees year-round; daily walking tours run seven days a week and end on the cave’s stage. If your timing works, you can catch a concert inside the cave. The Caverns was named ACM Theater of the Year in 2025 and 2026.
If your rest day stretches into a full evening, Small Town Junction BBQ at the Coalmont crossroads (about 7 minutes from the property) does pulled pork, smoked chicken, and sandwiches named after local towns; closed Mondays. They smoke a set amount each day and close when it’s gone, so go earlier rather than later. Stinger’s, 9 minutes away, is the local burger-and-sandwich spot with comfort food, generous portions, and Philly cheesesteaks worth stopping for. Subway and the convenience-store hot food at Misty’s and L&L round out the closer options for a quick bite.
Pick your unit
All five units at The Getaway on Ranger Creek work for OHV riders. Each one comes with a thick memory foam mattress, a fire pit, a grill, and access to the trailer parking area.
Geodesic Glamping Dome: Sleeps 4. Full kitchen, queen bed plus a fold-out, large window facing the pond, climate control. Ranked #7 in The Dyrt’s 2024 Glampy Awards.
Glamping Tent with Deck: Sleeps 2. Half-covered deck with electric power, dorm fridge, and WiFi; bathhouse a short walk away has the shower, bathroom, and coffee bar.
Scandinavian Cabin: Sleeps 4. Newly renovated for 2026, mini-split for AC and heat, full bathroom, kitchenette.
Nordic Spruce Cabin: Sleeps 2. 220 square feet plus a 130 square foot west-facing covered deck, wildflower garden out front.
Porch House Cabin: Sleeps 4. 480 square foot cabin plus 370 square feet of three-level covered deck (850 square feet total), full kitchen plus outdoor cooking setup, vaulted 10 to 12 foot ceilings.
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Bringing a group? Buy out the property
Riding solo or with one other rider works fine in any of our units. But OHV groups often travel together, and a few families or couples wanting to ride and hang out as a unit get a different option here: the whole property.
A full-property buyout puts your group on 18 wooded acres with no other guests on site. Quiet hours and shared-property rules relax considerably; you’re not disturbing anyone but each other. The trailer parking area is yours. The pond, the creek, and the property trails are yours. Everyone in your group has their own unit with their own bed and bathroom, and you can gather in any of them or outside without coordinating around strangers.
For current capacity and pricing for your dates, reach out by email or call us at 931-288-4567. We’ll work out the configuration that fits your group.
Frequently asked questions about Coalmont OHV Park camping
Where is Coalmont OHV Park?
Coalmont OHV Park’s official address is 2605 B Mine Rd, Tracy City TN 37387. The park is named after the city of Coalmont, which owns it, but the postal address is in Tracy City; both names refer to the same place. From The Getaway on Ranger Creek, it’s approximately a 19-minute drive: out Maple Branch Road, left on Colony, left on Highway 56 south through Coalmont, then east on B Mine Road to the park entrance.
How many acres is Coalmont OHV Park?
Coalmont OHV Park covers 1,347 acres of former coal mining land on the Cumberland Plateau, with 40 miles of marked trails and counting.
What are Coalmont OHV Park’s hours?
The trails are open daily during daylight hours. Office hours are generally Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM, Friday and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM; the office is closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours can change seasonally, so check the park’s Google listing or website before your trip. When the office is closed, you can buy a pass online at coalmontohvpark.com and screenshot your receipt and waiver. The bathhouse is also closed Mondays and Tuesdays unless campers are present.
How much does Coalmont OHV Park cost?
At the time of writing: a daily driver pass is $30 with $5 per non-driving guest. A 2-day weekend pass is $45 per driver, a 3-day weekend pass is $60. An annual pass is $120 per driver, with $55 per annual guest. Children under 12 ride free unless they’re operating a vehicle. Grundy County residents get reduced rates on annual passes ($65 driver, $28 guest). Camping rates are separate: primitive sites $15 per night, RV sites $35 (30 amp) or $40 (50 amp). Pricing is subject to change, so confirm current rates at coalmontohvpark.com/park-pass-fees.
Who owns Coalmont OHV Park?
The park is owned and operated by the City of Coalmont, Tennessee. It’s the first city-owned off-highway vehicle park in the state. Pass and merchandise revenue funds park operations and trail development.
How big is Coalmont OHV Park?
The park covers 1,347 acres with 40 miles of marked trails (and counting) across four difficulty levels (Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Extremely Difficult).
What vehicles are allowed at Coalmont OHV Park?
ATVs, UTVs, ROVs, side-by-sides, full-size four-wheel drive vehicles (Jeeps, trucks, and similar), and dirt bikes are all welcome. Spark arrestors are required on all machines. There are no single-track-only trails at this time, so dirt bike riders should expect to share trails with full-size and side-by-side traffic.
What is an OHV park?
OHV stands for Off-Highway Vehicle. An OHV park is land set aside for legal off-road riding (ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and four-wheel drive vehicles) on marked trails of varying difficulty. Coalmont OHV Park is one of the larger and better-known OHV parks in Tennessee, and the only one in the state owned by a city.
Is there cell service at Coalmont OHV Park?
There is little to no cell service on the trails themselves. Verizon and AT&T both work fine at the trailhead parking lot, in town, and at The Getaway on Ranger Creek, but expect dead zones once you’re riding. Plan accordingly: tell someone your route, carry a paper map or load offline trail maps in Polaris Ride Command before you leave the parking area, and don’t count on rescue logistics that depend on a phone signal.
Where can I buy gas near Coalmont OHV Park?
There is no gas station at the park itself. The closest gas stations are Misty’s Market and L&L Market, both at the Coalmont crossroads on Highway 56, about 12 minutes from the park entrance and 7 minutes from The Getaway on Ranger Creek. Both also sell convenience-store food. Fill up before you head to the trails, especially if you’re towing a trailer.
Where can I eat near Coalmont OHV Park?
Within about 10 minutes of The Getaway on Ranger Creek: Small Town Junction BBQ (pulled pork, smoked chicken, sandwiches named after local towns; closed Mondays; they sell out daily so go early), Stinger’s (burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, sandwiches, salads), Subway (the closest fast food), and Misty’s Market or L&L Market for convenience-store hot food (chicken tenders, pizza, burgers). For a sit-down meal at higher quality, drive to Monteagle (Mountain Goat Market, about 25 minutes) or Sewanee (LUNCH and Judith are Michelin Guide Recommended, about 30 minutes).
Are there OHV rentals near Coalmont OHV Park?
Yes. There’s a local operator near the park who rents ATVs and UTVs and also handles ATV and UTV repair (Gold Star Polaris Certified Mechanic). Contact us before your stay and we’ll connect you directly so he can match you to the right machine for your group and skill level.
Are there cabins near Coalmont OHV Park?
Yes. The Getaway on Ranger Creek has five distinct units on 18 wooded acres approximately 19 minutes from the park entrance: a geodesic glamping dome, a Scandinavian cabin, a glamping tent with covered deck, the Nordic Spruce cabin, and the Porch House cabin. All units have thick memory foam mattresses, fire pits, and access to on-site trailer parking.
Is there an Airbnb near Coalmont OHV Park?
Yes. The Getaway on Ranger Creek is listed on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, but the best rate is direct through our website. Five units, 18 acres, approximately 19 minutes from the park entrance, with trailer parking on site for up to three truck-and-trailer rigs.
Where can I find places to stay near Coalmont OHV Park?
On-park camping is available directly through Coalmont OHV Park (RV sites and primitive tent sites). For non-camping lodging, The Getaway on Ranger Creek is one of the closest dedicated lodging options at approximately 19 minutes from the park entrance. We have five units with thick memory foam mattresses, fire pits, climate control in the dome and cabins, and on-site trailer parking, plus 18 wooded acres with a pond and creek for off-day relaxing.
Can you camp at Coalmont OHV Park?
Yes, the park has on-site camping: 15 pull-through RV sites (50/30 amp full hookups), 6 back-in 30-amp RV sites (30 ft trailer maximum), 34 primitive tent sites, and 2 large group sites. There’s a bathhouse (closed Mondays and Tuesdays unless campers are present) and a dump station. RV rates run $35 to $40 per night, primitive sites are $15 per night, plus your park pass. Booking is at coalmontohvpark.com/rv-camping.
Ready to ride?
Coalmont OHV Park is one of the best off-road riding destinations in Tennessee, and The Getaway on Ranger Creek is approximately 19 minutes from the trailhead. Trailer parking on site, thick memory foam mattresses, fire pits, hot showers, and 18 wooded acres to come back to at the end of the day.
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