Finger Lakes State Park is a great place to take your 4-wheeler in Missouri. There is a great trail system that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The only off-road vehicle (ORV) types that are allowed to ride the trails in Finger Lakes State Park are restricted to all-terrain vehicles (4-wheelers) and motorcycles.
They have a few rules in place for riding your 4-wheeler in Finger Lakes State Park.
You many only have one person per 4-wheeler; no passengers are permitted under any circumstances. There is a Youth Riding Area that was set-aside for 4-wheeler riders under the age of 12 so they can ride their 4-wheelers with adult supervision. A helmet that meets the DOT standards for safety and eye protection in the form of goggles is a must. A chin length visor on your helmet will no longer suffice as meeting the eye protection requirement.
If you are bringing your children to the Finger Lakes State Park, they are welcome to ride the 4-wheeler trails with you, but any 4-wheeler under the age of 16 must have adult supervision at all times when trail riding and riding the 4-wheeler trails alone is not permitted. You will need to get a permit for a day of riding in Finger Lakes; the Rangers will inspect your 4-wheeler to ensure that the brakes are working properly and that you have a spark arrestor and muffler installed. The decibel limit for noise from your 4-wheeler is 86 decibels.
With its many creeks to cross and scenic beauty, Finger Lakes is a great day of 4-wheeler riding, just know the ropes for doing it safely and within the limits of the rules and regulations and you'll avoid a costly ticket and have a great time on the 4-wheeler trails with your friends and family.
