Scramble Areas
The state of Michigan currently has 5 designated scramble areas within which ORV's may be operated.
A scramble area is a 'designated area' in which an ORV operator is NOT restricted to the use of the existing
trails or pathways. The operator is able to travel wherever they wish, unless of course the area is posted
closed.
The designated scramble areas are as follows: (listed from South to North)
The Mounds
200 acres.
Operated by: Genesee County Parks & Recreation
The Mounds is located in Mt. Morris, MI. It is North East of Flint. From I-75 North or South, Exit at Mt.
Morris Road. Take Mt. Morris Road ~ East ~ for about 6 miles. The Mounds will be on your left hand side about
1/4 mile past Genesee Road.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
450 acres.
Operated by: The Michigan Department of Natural
Resources
Silver Lake Sand Dunes is located in Mears, MI. It is approximately 80 miles Northwest of Grand Rapids.
Visit Silver Lake Sand Dunes' website at
www.michigandnr.com for more detailed information and directions.
St. Helen Motorsport Area
1,280 acres.
Operated by: The Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, maintained by volunteers.
The St. Helen Motorsport area is located in St. Helen, MI. St. Helen is just off of exit 222 on I-75. It is
about 20 miles due East of Houghton Lake.
Bull Gap
60 acres for the hill climb area and 115 miles of trails, operated
by the US Forest Service.
Bull Gap is located in the Mio, MI area. Mio is about 30 miles due East of Grayling and about 30 miles due
North of West Branch.
Black Lake Recreation Area
60+ acres.
Operated by the DNR, maintained by volunteers.
Black Lake is located about 20 miles East of Indian River, MI. Exit 310 on I-75.
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