A wooded trail at Barnwell Mountain near Gilmer, photographed in 2013. Photo: robert thigpen / Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0 . Resized / converted to WebP for display; display crops and color treatment. Adapted copies retain this license. View full-size photo
BEFORE YOU LOAD UP
The quick dirt.
Sources checked 2026-10-21What it costs
Published nonmember day fee: $30
Older operator fee table; confirm current rate · reviewed 2026-10-30
Full fees & extras ↓When to go
Thursday-Sunday
Published schedule · check closures · reviewed 2026-10-30
Gate & riding hours ↓YOUR NEXT PATCH OF TEXAS
The lay of the land.
Wooded East Texas riding with full-size vehicle routes, a dedicated motorcycle loop and a gentler Adventure Trail for ATVs and bikes.
Park overviewFees & hours
CHECK RATE DETAILSPublished nonmember day fee: $30
Older operator fee table; confirm current rate
- Operator table lists $30 per nonmember, per day; TMTC members $15 per family, per day.
- Primitive camping is listed at $10 per night; RV/cabin options cost more.
- The table is labeled effective January 1, 2010. Confirm the current total with the office.
Thursday-Sunday
Office: Thursday noon-10pm; Friday/Saturday 8am-midnight. Park closes Sunday 6pm, with holiday exceptions. Trail riding ends at 10pm. No entry after office closing.
Hours & access sourceDOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU LOSE SIGNAL
Maps & getting there
Official property and motorcycle maps; 27+ mile motorcycle loop and 16-mile Adventure Trail described by the operator.
6284 N. SH 155, Gilmer, TX 75645
KEEP THE GOOD PLACES OPEN
Know the ground rules.
- Texas OHV decal required on off-road vehicles.
- DOT helmets for ATV/motorcycle riders; appropriate roof or roll protection and seatbelts for full-size vehicles and side-by-sides.
- No alcohol on trails or glass containers in the park.
- Stay on marked trails; use a tree saver when winching.
- Waivers and adult supervision required for minors.
FROM THE ORIGINAL TXMUD
Barnwell Mountain was in the old trail book.
The old TXMUD page remembered trails and major hills near Gilmer, with relatively little mud and primitive camping. It directed riders to the Texas Motorized Trails Coalition for passes, information and maps.
Look back at Barnwell Mountain ↗Recovered historical listing; snapshot date unknown. Old prices, contacts, maps and access advice are not current trip instructions.
BORROW SOME WHEELS
Rentals & guided rides.
Gilmer Off-Road Rentals · Self-drive rental
Independent rental delivery to this park. The outfitter advertises Barnwell delivery. Barnwell’s own page still says it supplies no rentals and knows of none. Confirm delivery, admission, waivers and permitted routes with both parties.
Stay a little longer.
Check availability, reservations and facilities with the operator.
Facilities & campingON THE PARK CALENDAR
Upcoming events.
No upcoming dated events are currently verified for this park. Check the operator’s calendar before planning.
Browse all verified event dates ↗GET A FEEL FOR THE RIDE
Watch before you go.
A specific operator video has not yet been verified for this guide.
Search YouTube for this parkSearch results include independent rider videos. Check filming dates; footage does not establish current access or conditions.
BACK FROM THE TRAILS
How did it ride?
Real visits. Honest opinions. Share your experience at Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area and help the next rider plan a better day.
Ask riders & check recent conditions ↗
Rider reports describe a past visit, not current opening status or conditions. Confirm access with the park before you haul.
Where the details come from
Sources checked 2026-10-21. TXMUD is an independent guide; the operator makes the final call on access.
Found a detail that has changed? Use the operator contact in the glovebox notes to confirm it. You can also share your experience in the rider reports above.