All offroad vehicles must display a current Texas Parks and Wildlife OHV sticker while in the park.
The sticker is required by state law and enforced by game wardens.
Stickers are available from a number of sources throughout the state at a cost of $16 each.
As a courtesy to patrons, the BMRA office maintains a limited supply of stickers.
Call the office to insure availability.
More information regarding the Texas Parks and Wildlife OHV Sticker Program is available from
the state OHV site.
Safety Rules & Regulations
All adults must sign a waiver and rules sheet.
All minors must have a waiver signed by their parent or legal
guardian and must be accompanied by an adult.
Helmets (DOT Approved) are required at all times when riding ATVs or motorcycles.
No double riding allowed on ATVs or motorcycles unless designated by the manufacturer.
Factory hardtop or rollcage / rollbar and seatbelts are required for all
occupants in OHVs / 4x4 or trail buggies.
No public consumption of alcohol - Alcohol is expressly forbidden on all trails.
No glass containers allowed within the park.
15 MPH Speed Limit on all roads.
No trail riding after 10:00 PM.
Observe all trail signs.
No winching to trees without a tree saver or strap.
No winching to power poles, fences, or pipelines.
Stay on existing marked trails - NO TRAIL BLAZING.
Larger vehicles yield to smaller vehicles at all times.
All trash must be picked up and carried out with you.
Illegal, abusive or destructive activities should be reported to property management.
Property management is instructed to contact the local authorities if need be.
Members and guests are encouraged to help enforce the rules in order to preserve
the trails and park and have a cleaner, safer place for everyone.
Excessive noise or excessive vehicle noise will not be tolerated.
Checking In/Out
Every person that enters the property must check in at the office.
Give your membership number or purchase a day use membership to enter the property.
Check in by paying the gate fees and signing the waivers.
Violators/Trespassers
As posted, trespassers and vandals will be prosecuted.
Prosecution & Violation Of Property Rules
First offense - member will receive a reminder letter of our rules.
Second offense - member will receive a six month suspension of membership
privileges or property use privledges if a day use member.
Third offense - member will be banned from TMTC properties and no refund will be issued.
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area
User Fees – Effective January 1, 2010
Texas Motorized Trails Coalition Members*
General Public Admission (per vehicle)
Park Usage Fee Per Day
$15.00
$30.00
Passenger or Guest (no vehicle) Per Day
$5.00
$5.00
Primitive Camping Per Night
$10.00
$10.00
Electric Campsite Per Night
$25.00
$25.00
VIP Campsite Per Night
$25.00
$25.00
* TMTC Family Membership ($60 first year, $50 renewal) covers all dependents
legally claimed on your Federal Income Tax return. Other membership incentives
may apply. Please contact TMTC to learn more.
* Gate fees for evening use after 5pm are waived for TMTC members.
If a TMTC member arrives after 5pm and plans on camping overnight, that member will
only be responsible for camping fees for that night, not day use fees for that day.
For example, a TMTC member arrives at 5:15pm on Friday and plans on camping at the
park for the weekend. That member will not have to pay park use fees for Friday,
only camping and park use fees for Saturday and Sunday.
* We have an ATM on-site.
* Sorry, checks are not accepted.
* Four VIP campsites are located in roadside park area
near the park entrance. These concrete picnic tables have a roof,
grill, and trash barrel. Each site has a dedicated paved parking area and
room to pitch a tent. No electricity or water is available.
Fee Calculator
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Minors Policy at BMRA
Minors (those under the age of 18) are not allowed on any TMTC premises (including BMRA)
without adult supervision. The minor's legal parent/guardian must sign a waiver on-site
for a minor to attend, watch, ride, or participate.
If a child is attending, watching, riding or participating with a responsible adult other than
their legal parent/guardian, they must have on file (1) a copy of the TMTC waiver signed by
their legal parent/guardian (if not signed on premises it must be notarized), and (2) a
Notarized Letter stating that the minor has the right to be on the premises and participate in
motorized recreation with the adult who is responsible for them.
In addition, TMTC strongly suggests that any responsible adult in charge of any minor carry
with them either a notarized Temporary Guardianship or Medical Release Form for each
minor in their care should an emergency should arise.
