Choctaw Ranger District
The Choctaw Ranger District in Ouachita National Forest (Oklahoma) has 212.5 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 165.5 miles of roads and 47 miles of trails across 163 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 153.4 mi · Motorcycle 162.9 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Sep 1 and close Dec 6. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 212.5
- Roads
- 165.5 mi
- Trails
- 47 mi
- Year-round miles
- 163.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 48.9 mi
165.5 mi of roads · 47 mi of trails, across 163 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 153.4 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 162.9 | 93 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 153.4 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 153.4 | 89 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 115.9 | 75 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 115.9 | 75 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 115.9 | 75 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 115.9 | 75 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 115.9 | 75 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 211.6 | 162 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 211.6 | 162 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 211.6 | 162 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 166.7 | 147 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 166.7 | 147 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 165.5 | 145 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 165.5 | 145 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 165.5 | 145 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 212.5 motorized miles here, about 163.5 miles are open year-round and 48.9 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 09/01 to 12/06 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 104 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| BIG HAW | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BIG HAW SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACKWELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BONY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOUSHAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRATCHER | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUSHMAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLEMAN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEADMAN SOUTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST RICHIE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST SHAWNEE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST WALKER | ✓ | ✓ |
| FERGUSON | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRIZZEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRIZZELL BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAME TRACK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HELIPORT | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOGJAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| KELLY BRANCH SHOOTING RANGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOVE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCMURTERY HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| MERIE CONSER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MITCHELL RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH HAW CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAGE SMITHVILLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| POST MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAINWATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED LICK | ✓ | ✓ |
| REDDEN | ✓ | ✓ |
| REDDEN SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| REICHERT CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| RICHIE | ✓ | ✓ |
| RICHIE SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROBINSON HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| RODS CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHUT IN CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH BLUE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH HAW CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| STALEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| STONY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TALL CEDAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOWER | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRAM RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TURKEY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER TRAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| WALKER VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST KELLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST LOVE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLF | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALLEN BRANCH | · | · |
| ARBORETUM | · | · |
| BIG JOE | · | · |
| BIG MAN | · | · |
| BLACK FORK MTN TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| BLUE MTN TOWER | · | · |
| BLUE RIDGE | · | · |
| BLUE RUN | · | · |
| BOARDSTAND FLAT | · | · |
| BOARDSTAND TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| BRUSHY CREEK | · | · |
| CEDAR CREEK | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE DAY USE | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE ENTRANCE ROAD | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE EQUESTRIAN LOOP D | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE EQUESTRIAN LOOP E | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE EQUESTRIAN LOOP F | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE EQUESTRIAN LOOP G | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE NORTH SHORE | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE RECREATION AREA | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE S. OVERFLOW SPUR | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE SANITARY DUMP | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE SHADY LANE LOOP | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE SHOUTH SHORE LOOP | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE SOUTH SHORE | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKE STP | · | · |
| CEDAR LAKEEQUESTRIAN CAMP | · | · |
| CEDAR SPUR | · | · |
| CHOCTAW OFFICE/VIC | · | · |
| CHOCTAW WORK CENTER | · | · |
| CROOKED BRANCH | · | · |
| DEADMAN NORTH | · | · |
| EAST HOLSON | · | · |
| ELWOOD | · | · |
| EMERALD VISTA | · | · |
| GAME CABIN | · | · |
| GOLD CREEK | · | · |
| GOLDVILLE | · | · |
| HORSETHIEF SPRINGS REC. AREA | · | · |
| HORSETHIEF SPUR | · | · |
| LEESVILLE | · | · |
| LITTLE CEDAR | · | · |
| MINERAL SPRINGS NORTH | · | · |
| RED BANK | · | · |
| SNAKE MTN | · | · |
| STATE LINE | · | · |
| WELL HOLLOW | · | · |
| WEST SHAWNEE | · | · |
| WILDHORSE | · | · |
| WINDING STAIR CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| WINDING STAIR MTN TRAILHEAD | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, OK | 140.3 | 15 km |
| Poteau Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 373.4 | 48 km |
| Mena Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 232 | 55 km |
| Cold Springs Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 364.5 | 81 km |
| Oden Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 287.7 | 91 km |
| Caddo Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 188.2 | 105 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Choctaw Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 153.4 miles across 89 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Choctaw Ranger District?
- 212.5 miles total — 165.5 miles of roads and 47 miles of trails, across 163 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 163.5 miles are open year-round and 48.9 miles are seasonal (typically open Sep 1 to Dec 6). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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