BEFORE YOU LOAD UP
The quick dirt.
Sources checked 2026-10-23What it costs
$20 adult gate admission + $30 dirt bike / ATV / UTV admission
Operator-published admission checked 2026-10-29; confirm total and exceptions
Full fees & extras ↓When to go
Riding: sunup to sundown; lake gate open 24/7
Published schedule. Confirm closures before traveling.
Gate & riding hours ↓YOUR NEXT PATCH OF TEXAS
The lay of the land.
Around 13 miles of off-road trails near Lubbock, with hard-packed, chunky and smoother terrain and light to moderate elevation changes. Confirm your vehicle’s permitted routes with the operator before riding.
Park overviewFees & hours
CHECK RATE DETAILS$20 adult gate admission + $30 dirt bike / ATV / UTV admission
- Adult one-day admission (ages 16+): $20. The operator separately lists $30 dirt bike / ATV / UTV admission; confirm your complete riding total before travel.
- Children ages 0–5: free; ages 6–15: $5. Two children 15 and under are free per paying adult.
- Seniors 65+: $10. Active-duty, reserve, retired and veteran military members and police officers with a badge receive free personal admission; family members are not included. Confirm proof requirements.
- A 3% fee applies to credit/debit card payments at the gate. Camping and other charges are separate.
Riding: sunup to sundown; lake gate open 24/7
ATV riding is sunup to sundown, with no night riding. Call to confirm that trails are open. The lake gate is open 24/7; this does not extend riding hours. Administration office: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hours & access sourceDOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU LOSE SIGNAL
Maps & getting there
Operator riding page provides a Trail Map link. Confirm your machine’s permitted routes and download the map before arrival.
Lubbock, Texas — obtain the exact entrance from the operator before traveling
KEEP THE GOOD PLACES OPEN
Know the ground rules.
- No night riding; stay within designated riding areas.
- Texas OHV decal required for vehicles using the trails.
- Helmets and eye protection required for ATV and dirt-bike riders.
- Road-use rules differ from trail access; do not assume a UTV road permission grants every trail.
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.
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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 Buffalo Springs Lake OHV Trails 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 2026-10-23. 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.