Adventure Guide To Gulches Off Road Vehicle Park

Trail Riding Experience

• What makes it special: Multiple trails range from easy to extreme, designed to challenge different skill levels with hill climbs, rocky trenches, and rugged terrain.
• Key features: Trails for stock vehicles to heavily modified 4x4s, clear signage, Jeep badge of honor integration.
• Local insight: Download the Jeep app to track progress and earn badges as you complete trails.
• Visitor tips: Air down your tires to around 20 psi for better traction; use the on-site air compressor to re-inflate after.

Camping by the River

• What makes it special: Quiet campsites near the river offer a scenic resting spot.
• Key features: Some sites have power and new bathrooms with showers.
• Local insight: Primitive camping is scattered, so ask staff for recommendations.
• Visitor tips: Bring camping gear, insect repellent, and prepare for variable weather.

Events and Community Meetups

• What makes it special: Regularly hosts off-road events where participants and spectators gather.
• Key features: Competitions, scavenger hunts, and merchandise sales.
• Local insight: Keep an eye on the park’s website or social media for upcoming events.
• Visitor tips: Visit during events for a lively atmosphere; mid-week visits are calmer for solo riders.

Getting There

• Located near Waterloo, South Carolina, just off Indian Mound Road.
• Approximately 1.5 hours from Greenville, SC.
• Follow signs to Gulches Off Road Vehicle Park with ample parking onsite.

Best time to visit: Spring through fall for optimal trail conditions. What to bring: Off-road vehicle, air compressor or tire deflator, camping gear, water, sunscreen.