Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area

Spanning around exit 141 on Interstate 75, Royal Blue Management Area features over fifty three thousand (53,000) acres of mountain forests with elevations reaching to three thousand two hundred (3,200) feet. It is home to a substantial population of whitetail deer, wild turkeys, beavers, and squirrels, an occasional black bear and now elk. The recent reintroduction of elk to the area has brought much excitement and more are to be released in the near future. Numerous ponds provide water for the land animals and also draw blue gill fisherman, Canada geese and great blue herons. Many other species of birds are prevalent in the area. Over six hundred (600) miles of roads, many blazed when the area was mined and logged, now entice riders of mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles (ohv's) to experience nature rebuilding itself. Royal Blue WMA is open year round to the public. User fees are required for the use of off-highway vehicles. Fees can be paid at any location in Tennessee that sells hunting and/or fishing license. Visitors to the area are randomly checked and fines may result in noncompliance.

Linked Trails

With Royal Blue WMA being located almost right in the middle, there are four riding areas linked together. Many people are not really aware of this fact. Starting on the north side is Brimestone, Royal Blue WMA, Sundquist, and finally Coal Creek aka/Windrock. Totaling many thousand acres and hundreds of miles of trails. You can start at one end and ride your ATV through each of these areas, but make sure to bring plenty of food and water.

Sundquist Wildlife Management Area

Seventy-four thousand (74,000) acres of mountain land and high pastures, known as the Sundquist Wildlife Management Area, provides a home to a growing population of reintroduced elk, white tails, grouse, turkeys, and non-game bird species in addition to aquatic species. Collectively with the Royal Blue WMA, the newly acquired land is known as the Cumberland Forrest and has been officially placed under the ownership of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts now have one hundred twenty seven thousand (127,000) acres to roam. Such a continuous expanse of forest land that is saved for wildlife but also available for public use is rare indeed. This vast expanse of forest provides important habitat for several rare and endangered species, both terrestrial and aquatic. Recent surveys of the area indicate that the project area harbors the most significant breeding population of golden-winged warblers in the southeastern United States. Visitors to the area may, also witness several other species of rare songbirds. Off highway vehicles are allowed; however, a user fee is required and may be obtained wherever hunting and/or fishing license are sold.

Brimstone Recreation Area

Brimstone Recreation, LLC manages and promotes the recreational use of over 45,000 acres nestled in the remote wilds of Northeast Tennessee and located in the Heart of Appalachia. We offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the untamed wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains while enjoying a wide array of recreational activities such as: ATV riding, hunting and fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and bird watching. We have over 300 miles of OHV trails and roads with numerous overlooks and culture exploration points of interest. Come and enjoy the Brimstone experience. For more information on this area, visit Brimstone Recreation

Coal Creek OHV/ Windrock

The Coal Creek OHV Area is 72,000 acres of off road fun, located in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Hundreds of off-roaders can be found every weekend enjoying our trails. The trails are open to everyone and just about any type of vehicle... ATV's, motorcycles, Jeeps, buggies trucks all enjoy some of the best off-roading in the country each weekend. The property is privately owned by The Coal Creek Company. For more information on this area, visit Coal Creek OHV.