This North Carolina ATV park blends off-roading with lakeside fun

Once you drive through the front gates, you’ll be welcomed by the front office. Here, you'll check in. You can also purchase some supplies, including firewood and ice. As you enter further into the park, you’ll begin to get a feel for the kind of experience ahead. There is an ATV pond off to the side, centralized mud pits, campsites spread out across the park and a large lake where you can fish, swim, or even jet ski. Other amenities and features include:

• Dirt tracks

• Drag strip

• Wash pit

• Live music stage

• On-site EMT

The park offers several maps, including a map of the entire park and eight more specific areas. The main map marks important landmarks like the check-in area, riding areas, the shower house, designated parking, and more.

The price to visit Busco Beach and ATV Park is relatively low, with a daily entrance fee starting at $10 per person. That said, there is an additional $10 machine fee that applies to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, drag bikes, golf carts, jet skis, and more.

Note that this is a cash-only park. Credit cards are not accepted, but there is an ATM available on site. Prices change, so be sure to check the official website or call before heading out.

In addition to entrance fees, you can also expect to sign a waiver before entering the park. Everyone over the age of 18 must show a driver’s license or state issued ID upon arrival.

Minors must always be accompanied by an adult. An adult is responsible for signing a waiver on behalf of the minor.

Busco Beach and ATV Park has a full list of rules posted on its website designed to help protect riders and preserve the area. Here are a few key requirements to review before your visit.

• Vehicles:

  • No jeeps or trucks on the trails

• Helmet requirements:

  • Required for ATVs, dirt bikes, and similar machines

  • Optional for utility vehicles with roll bars

  • DOT-approved helmets only

• Night riding:

  • Mounted headlight required (no flashlights)

• Day-use visitors:

  • Must exit the park by 11PM

• Camping rules:

  • Primitive and tent camping only in designated areas or around the main lake

  • No camping in the trail system

• Overnight guests:

  • Must pay the next day’s daily fee for each person and machine

• Overnight parking:

  • Visible parking tag with valid date (next day or later) required

  • Missing tag may result in towing or staff wake-up

  • Advance payment required for overnight stays

Busco Beach and ATV Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, most people visit during the warmer months between spring and fall. That said, you can visit anytime—but be aware that a light dusting of snow is possible between December and February, with only a few inches typically falling across the entire season.

Here are the average monthly temperatures in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Many visitors opt to stay at the park by camping either in a tent or at an RV site. If you want to tent camp, it costs an additional $10 per person per night (in addition to the daily entrance fee).

You can also book campsites with power and water hookups, ranging from $20 to $35 per night. Prices change, so be sure to check with the park when making plans.

If you're camping in the park, you can bring in your own food. There’s also a concession stand on the property that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, if you want to go out and enjoy a meal, here are some options close by:

• Torero's Mexican Restaurant: This regional chain is known for its tasty Mexican dishes made with fresh ingredients and tailored to a variety of tastes.

• The Laughing Owl: This funky and fun downtown restaurant offers Asian fusion dishes ranging from Mongolian Beef to Soft Shell Crab sandwiches.

• Dee's Diner: This casual spot is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features southern comfort food favorites.

Whether you're exploring trails or lining up at the drag strip, insuring your off-road vehicle can provide added protection for you and your ride. Dairyland^®, a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group, offers flexible coverage for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles—plus potential discounts.

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