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ATVs beside a creek at River Run ATV Park, photographed in 2010.

East Texas · Jacksonville, Texas

River Run ATV Park

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ATVs beside a creek at River Run ATV Park, photographed in 2010. 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 2026-10-21

What it costs

$25 adult day rate + surcharge

Published rates · Friday terms conflict · reviewed 2026-10-30

Full fees & extras ↓

When to go

Mon–Wed day riding; Thu–Sun extended access

Published entry and riding hours · reviewed 2026-10-30

Gate & riding hours ↓

Vehicles & access

ATV · UTV · 4x4

Check permits & ground rules ↓
Official trail map Get directions Official park site

YOUR NEXT PATCH OF TEXAS

The lay of the land.

Wooded Neches River bottomland with muddy routes, dry trails and space for ATVs, side-by-sides and mud trucks. Cabins, RV hookups and tent camping make this a base for a full riding weekend.

Park overview

A FEW ANSWERS BEFORE YOU HAUL

Plan your River Run ride.

Where is River Run, and what can I ride?

River Run is on the Neches River west of Jacksonville, Texas. The operator describes more than 2,000 acres for ATVs, UTVs and 4×4 trucks, with mud and dry trails. Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the river.

Location & riding overview

Can I camp with an RV or book a cabin?

Cabins, tent camping and RV sites with water and electricity are available. RV dry camping is also offered. Hookup sites have no sewer connection; a dump station is available. Lodging and hookup reservations do not include admission.

Camping & admission details

What should I check before booking?

Use the fees and official map sections below. Event pricing and holiday closures differ from normal visits. The operator’s Friday day-pass wording conflicts, so confirm Friday eligibility and the complete admission total directly.

Published pricing & exceptions

These planning answers were checked against the linked official pages on October 27, 2026. Confirm access, availability and current conditions with the operator.

Fees & hours

CHECK RATE DETAILS
WHAT IT COSTS

$25 adult day rate + surcharge

Published operator rates; Friday day-use wording conflicts

  • Published adult rates: $25 single day, $50 Thursday weekend arrival, $40 Friday arrival and $30 Saturday arrival.
  • Ages 11–17: $15 single day; Thursday/Friday/Saturday weekend rates $35/$25/$15. Children 10 and younger enter free.
  • The site describes a $5/person non-event off-road surcharge for operators and passengers; confirm the final total.
  • Event admission is $70/person, with the event's $15 trail surcharge included. Campsites and cabins are separate; tent camping is included, RV dry camping $15/visit.
  • Friday day-pass eligibility conflicts within the operator page: its note limits day use to Sunday–Thursday, while the table says Sunday–Friday. Confirm Friday access and your arrival rate with the office.
Fee source
WHEN TO GO

Mon–Wed day riding; Thu–Sun extended access

Monday–Wednesday: 8am–3pm, enter before 1pm. Thursday 8am through Sunday 4pm: continuous opening. Sunday day riders must enter before 2pm; everyone leaves at 4pm. Events and holidays can change this schedule.

Hours & access source
Published information is not a live opening report. Confirm weather closures, event access and your complete admission cost before traveling.

DOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU LOSE SIGNAL

Maps & getting there

A real operator park-map PDF is linked from the site. Download it before travel; ask at check-in about changed routes and river access restrictions.

Official maps Open address in Maps

2001 CR 3315, Jacksonville, TX 75766

KEEP THE GOOD PLACES OPEN

Know the ground rules.

  • Check in, carry picture ID and complete the waiver. Minors need a parent/legal guardian or the required notarized waiver.
  • No motorized vehicles in the river; do not cross fences, gates or cattle guards.
  • No glass, firearms, fireworks, drugs or intoxicated driving.
  • Observe 5–10 mph in developed areas and the 11pm campground quiet time.
  • Use the wash bay; do not wash machines in campsites.
Permits & access: Park admission and waiver required. Confirm any vehicle-specific permit requirements with the operator.
Full park rules Texas OHV requirements ↗

Stay a little longer.

RV water/electric hookupsCabinsTent campingShowersRestroomsWash bayPark store

Check availability, reservations and facilities with the operator.

Facilities & camping

ON THE PARK CALENDAR

Upcoming events.

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GET A FEEL FOR THE RIDE

Watch before you go.

  • River Run ATV Park

    Featured by the City of Jacksonville official visitor bureau. Embedded on the official tourism profile; not a current conditions report.

Search YouTube for this park

Search 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 River Run ATV Park and help the next rider plan a better day.

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Where the details come from

FeesPublished rates · Friday terms conflict · reviewed 2026-10-30View source
HoursPublished entry and riding hours · reviewed 2026-10-30View source
MapsOfficial park map PDF verifiedView source
PhotosCleared location photographView source

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.

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