Day Passes - Important Information
Everyone must enter CMA main gate located west of I-75 and north of SR 50 on La Rose Road. All unlicensed, non-street legal vehicles must be trailered or hauled in and out of CMA. All OHM/ATVs must remain within CMA boundary fencing as shown on CMA map.
There are NO REFUNDS on purchased day passes.
Day Use Areas are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All riders are expected to exit the front gate no later than 5:00pm. Gate closes PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm.
Park only in designated areas. Do not leave trash on trails. Pack out trash/refuse.
Off-road use within CMA is restricted to OHM/ATVs which are 55 inches or less in width and having a dry weight of 1500 pounds or less.
All other street legal vehicles must remain on designated roads and are not allowed on trails. With the exception of Enduro Motorcycles that have purchased an OHV entrance pass
OHM/ATV operators under age 16 are required to have direct adult (18 or older) supervision in all areas, at all times, including while in the campground.
The inexperienced riding areas are for children 12 and under and requires adult supervision at all times. Experienced riders, youth or adult, are not permitted to ride in this area.
No double riding on OHMs, no exceptions. No double riding on ATVs unless unit was designed by the manufacture for use by more than one rider.
All riders must wear D.O.T. approved protective headgear designed for OHM/ATVs. All riders under age 16 must also wear eye protection and over ankle boots.
All OHM/ATVs are required to have spark arresters and mufflers in accordance with Florida Highway Patrol Handbook.
All riders are required to obey all traffic and information signs.
Please note that all track conditions and their use are weather dependent, and may be closed if deemed too wet to ride.
All group activities require a Special Use Permit, obtained a minimum of two weeks in advance. Special Event requests must be made sixty days in advance. All groups and event coordinators using CMA are required to obtain a Special Use Permit from the Withlacoochee State Forest Visitor Center at 352-797-4140.
Florida Forest Service is not responsible for articles lost, damaged or stolen. In case of emergency call 911, our 24-hour Dispatch Office at 352-797-4100 or CMA Gate House at 352-797-5759