The Badlands ORV Park™ is a privately-owned tract of about 800 acres in western Indiana, about 30 minutes south west of Lafayette. It is literally a smorgasbord of off-road riding: sand dunes, pea gravel hills, bottomless mud, the tightest off-camber woods trails, extreme rock crawling, shear drop-offs, hood-deep water, stream crossings, etc. You name it, it's probably here.
The Badlands Off Road Park™ consists of several people working together to give you the most awesome time you can have off-road. We provide some of the best trails; from mild to wild,for atvs, dirt bikes, side x sides, 4x4 SUVs, etc (no sand rails or dunebuggies see rules), in this part of the country. Our staff consists of wonderful people that will do all that they can to make sure your Badlands™ experience is nothing short of the best. We want to make our park fun for the whole family. We have met so many wonderful people that have visited our park; people from different backgrounds, clubs, nationalities and cultures. These people all have one great thing in common, the love of off-roading. The Rules:
The following rules are to be acknowledged and respected by everyone who enters the Badlands™ !!! By signing a release of liability or waiver, you understand and have agreed to all of these rules!!!
No one under the age of 18 is allowed to check-in without a parent or proof of legal guardianship. You cannot check in someone else’s child, including a stepparent, without notarized consent forms, Waiver and Medical info. Forms are available at the BadlandsTM office or can be mailed, faxed or downloaded off the website.
1. All participants (driver/rider/passenger) must fill out a current waiver and check in at the registration office. Everyone must show a valid I.D. at time of check-in.
2. All minors (driver/rider/passengers) must bring signed, notarized minor forms with them if not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3. All participants must display an orange safety flag. SUV/4x4’s must have the flag at least two feet above the highest point of the vehicle (not just the roof). ATV’s must have the flag at least two feet above the helmet. All children must have the standard 6’+ pole. Flags are not required on a dirt bike.
4. Seatbelts must be worn at all times while driving on BadlandsTM grounds. Infants and children must be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.
5. No alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, or weapons are allowed on BadlandsTM property. No person may be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substances that may hinder thinking ability or reaction time. Coolers will be checked prior to entering the Park.
6. All SUV/4x4’s must be insured. We suggest you abide by what YOUR State law is regarding ATV registration. We are not a law enforcement agency.
7. All SUV/4x4 ‘s must have at least one tow point (example: tow hook or receiver hitch). Front and rear tow points are mandatory for the harder trails along with a winch and locker.
8. All SUV’s must have the following: proper roll-over protection (i.e. roll bar, roof) to include the passengers, battery tie down (no bungee cords), seatbelts for everyone in the vehicle, tow point(s), trash bag for liquid spills, flag and wristbands.
9. Speed limit for everyone is 15 mph in the parking areas and on all main and two way roads. All vehicles/machines must be in control at all times.
10. Parking lot is for parking. No tricks or horseplay. Please do not cause commotion or damage to other vehicles. You will be held responsible!
11. All trails are 2-way use. No blind jumping.
12. Please tread lightly. Please use tree saver straps, the correct size tree, etc. No one is allowed to cut down a tree, for any reason.
13. Travel only where motorized vehicles are permitted. Do not blaze a new trails. Do not ride in a field! You will be prosecuted by the field owner!
14. Cross streams only at designated crossings. Avoid lake and swamp areas.
15. No disorderly conduct; No littering; No tobacco products may be deposited on BadlandsTM property (Cigarette Butts, Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, etc.). This includes the parking lot as well as the trails.
16. Helmets must be worn at all times when ATV/dirt bike/side x side is in motion. No double riding. This includes the road to the campground.
17. Everyone is required to wear a shirt and closed shoes.
18. Absolutely no sand rails or dune buggies. If your machine is questionable please call the Badlands office.
Children 11 and under ride free on Wednesdays with a paying admission.
Park Rates
Trail OR Track* Admission Trail AND Track* Admission
350cc/360cc............................................. .. $199/day or $130/4hours
500cc/660cc............................................. ...$249/day or $209/4hours
Rhino (2 seat) 450cc....................................$299/day or $230/4hours
Rhino (2 seat) 660cc....................................$349/day or $309/4hours
Reservations are required for rentals. A credit card will be needed in order to hold a reservation. No half day rentals will be given on weekends or holidays. $75 cancellation fee will be charged if not cancelled prior to 48 hours. Full day rental fee will be charged if rental is reserved and not claimed. Helmets are required for all machines. We ONLY rent atvs and side x side units, no dirtbikes or SUVs available. No double riding. Rhinos are a 2 seat unit, passengers are allowed.
No one will be allowed to check in one hour prior to close.
Everyone must be out of the Park BY the posted closing time.
* Track- Motocross track set up for race bikes/quads. No 4x4 or utilities allowed in this area.
NO SAND RAILS OR DUNE BUGGIES!! SMALL CARTS SUCH AS HONDA PILOT OR ODYSSEYS ARE ALLOWED. IF YOU HAVE A BUGGY IN QUESTION PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM THAT IT IS ALLOWED IN OUR PARK. THANKS.
85' Honda Big Red
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2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
2015 Polaris RZR 570 LE/Trail Edition
2017 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
that is where most of these two videos came from. it is mostly from the 90s when Troy owned the Badlands. i always drew in crowds so he would let me ride there free.
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