Durhamtown
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As of January 4th, 2022, Durhamtown Plantation (Durhamtown Off Road Resort) has been closed. The resort reopened in March of 2022 and is now known as Georgia Off-Road Adventures.
Durhamtown Plantation is a family-run farm that was started in 1793 and is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) off the Crawfordville exit 138 off I-20 east of Atlanta, Georgia. Up until 2002, owner Mike McCommons leased out his 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) of land to hunters and harvested the timber.[1] In 2002, McCommons decided to turn it into a Sportsman resort. On his property, McCommons created many trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, and 4-wheel drive vehicles.[2] He also set aside some of his land for a Sportsman area where people can shoot guns, go hunting, and fishing.
Mx, ATV's and side by sides
McCommons created over 150 miles (240 km) of one-way trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, and side-by-sides. Durhamtown has 14 motocross tracks, a 2.21 mile national motocross track, 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) and 1⁄8 mile (0.20 km) drag strip, oval track, single track, and a freestyle motocross park. Every year, Durhamtown hosts Motocross races from pee-wee/beginner racers up to the more advanced expert racers.[3]
4×4 Park
On McCommons's land, he has a 4x4 park with over 20 miles (32 km) of trails that are secluded from the MX and ATV trails. The 4×4 park has many trails ranging in difficulty for stock vehicles to modified vehicles. On these trails, there are hill climbs, rock crawling, and plenty of mud sections.[4]
Lodging
After a day of riding, Durhamtown has cabins and RVs for rental. They also have premade campsites. For those who decide to use the campsite, there is a bathhouse to wash up at the end of the day.[5]
Proshop
The Proshop sells all types of equipment for riding at Durhamtown. They have riding gear, boots, helmets, parts, and accessories. Durhamtown also has a service department for onsite tune-ups and repairs.[6] The Proshop does rent out dirt bikes, ATVs, and side-by-sides to those who want to come out and do not own such recreational vehicles. McCommons does have storage space for ATVs, dirt bikes, side-by-sides, and RVs for people who decide to leave them there till their next ride.[7]
Hunting and fishing
For those who like hunting, Durhamtown McCommons provides opportunities to hunt whitetail deer, hogs, wild turkey, and small game. Durhamtown has a sporting clay shooting area and a shooting range. Durhamtown also has a 3 1⁄2 acres (1.4 ha) pond which is stocked with catfish and bream for fishing.[8]
Safety
Durhamtown Plantation has a medical staff present on the property in case of emergencies. Durhamtown has a contract with Trauma Care Emergency Services Inc that employs paramedics with Polaris Rangers that are "mini ambulances" equipped with the same required gear as ambulances, but in fewer quantities.
References
- ↑ nelson, don. "Sports outlet going to extremes." 2009. n. pag. Web. 9/12/2010. lexisnexis. Retrieved at GeorgiaSouthern Henderson Library.
- ↑ nelson, don. "Sports outlet going to extremes." 2009. n. pag. Web. 9/12/2010. lexisnexis. Retrieved at Georgia Southern Henderson Library.
- ↑ (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.durhamtown.com/index1.htm Archived 2010-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.durhamtown.com/index1.htm Archived 2010-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.durhamtown.com/index1.htm Archived 2010-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.durhamtown.com/index1.htm Archived 2010-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.durhamtown.com/index1.htm Archived 2010-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.durhamtown.com/Hunting.htm Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
Coordinates: 33°40′18.3″N 82°59′53.8″W / 33.671750°N 82.998278°W
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