Durhamtown Plantation

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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 know as Georgia Off-Road Adventures.

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Durhamtown Plantation is a family run farm that was started in 1793 that 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, 14 mile (0.40 km) and 18 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 camp sites. For those who decide to use the camp site 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. The 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, dirk 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+12 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.

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