About the Event

Rules & Regulations

Know the rules before you arrive. Following them keeps everyone safe, keeps the trails open, and keeps the Jamboree coming back every year.

Event Entry

  • All attendees must complete check-in at the registration office upon arrival.
  • All adults must sign a liability waiver at check-in.
  • Minors must have a parent or legal guardian sign their waiver and must be supervised by an adult at all times.
  • Trail passes are required to access beyond the RV camping area.

Vehicles & Equipment

  • Toyota vehicles only for trail wheeling (exceptions: approved sponsors, vendors, and tow vehicles).
  • UTVs, ATVs, dirt bikes, and other non-OHV vehicles are prohibited unless pre-approved by organizers.
  • All OHVs and 4x4s must have factory hardtops or rollcages, and seat belts for all occupants.
  • All vehicles must meet the posted Vehicle Restrictions requirements.

Trail Safety

  • Always wheel in groups of two or more vehicles with a designated trail leader.
  • Solo trail use is strictly prohibited.
  • 15 MPH speed limit on all park roads.
  • No trail use after 10:00 PM — violations result in immediate removal from the event.
  • Stay on marked trails at all times. No trail blazing or cutting of live trees.
  • Downhill vehicles must yield to uphill traffic.
  • Larger vehicles must yield to smaller vehicles at all times.

Prohibited Activities

  • Alcohol is expressly forbidden on all trails.
  • No glass containers anywhere in the park.
  • No winching to trees (without a tree saver strap), power poles, fences, or pipelines.
  • Excessive noise and rowdy or disrespectful behavior is prohibited.
  • No open fires left unattended. Campfires only when fire bans are not active.

Environmental Responsibility

  • Pack out all trash — leave the park cleaner than you found it.
  • No cutting of live trees or vegetation.
  • Remain on designated trails to prevent erosion and habitat damage.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times. Unfriendly animals should be left at home.

Enforcement

  • Event management reserves the right to remove any participant for rule violations — without refund.
  • Trail violations (noise, late-night riding, disrespect) may result in removal from both the event and the park.
  • Decisions made by event staff and BMRA management are final.

Ready to Roll?

April 30 – May 3, 2026 · Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area · Gilmer, Texas

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