Located east of Springfield in the tiny town of Seymour, Missouri is a private ranch that has developed into one of the premier offroad destinations in the US: Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch. Also known as SMORR, this well-known park boasts amazing trails suitable for all levels of driver. Mild to wild is exactly what you will get within the 940-acre park with trails for beginning offroaders in stock 4x4s to extreme wheelers wanting to test the power and durability of their rock bouncers.
Thanks to its plethora of amenities, the only reason you’ll have to leave SMORR is to grab fuel or get a car wash. Accommodations on the ranch include several rustic cabins, numerous designated campsites with electric-only or full hookups, generator camping, and plenty of grassy options to spread out for the primitive camper. There are bathroom and even shower facilities on-site as well as a fantastic café. If hosting groups are your thing, they also have a large, covered pavilion great for gatherings.
Before planning a visit, there are two extremely important things to note. First, and likely the most important, SMORR is entirely cash-based, meaning they do not accept credit cards. They take cash or checks only; no exceptions. If you find yourself in need of additional cash during your trip, an ATM is conveniently located in the office. The second thing to note is that the park is open seasonally from March through November and only on weekends. Before planning a visit to SMORR, there are two extremely important things to note. First, and likely the most important, SMORR is ENTIRELY cash-based, meaning they do not accept credit cards. Cash or checks only. No exceptions. If you find yourself in need of additional cash during your trip, there is conveniently an ATM in the office. The second thing to note is that the park is only open on weekends and seasonally from March through November.
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Besides being the first Badge of Honor trail you will likely hit within Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch, PeeWee Crossing is one of the longest trails in the park. It is a great introductory trail to wheeling within SMORR. Several large ledges with bypasses make this an ideal beginner trail to test your skills. The trail travels along a scenic streambed along the park's north side and offers access to over a dozen more difficult trails where you can continue to develop your offroad prowess.
Like a mini amusement park log ride, Guard Rail wastes no time getting to the action. This Jeep Badge of Honor trail drops a steep grade, meanders through a hardwood forest creekbed, and ends the same way it started, with a steep, long, and potentially challenging grade. This fun, scenic trail, located within Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch, is a great trail to test your abilities and build your confidence for tackling larger hill climbs you can find throughout the ranch.
Located only an hour east of Springfield, Cougar Crossing is a stock-friendly trail that is a great way to familiarize yourself with your vehicle's capabilities and Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch. As you navigate the ever-changing contours of the ranch, this trail will have you winding and weaving through tight foliage and navigating a symphony of ascents and descents. Each hill conquered will become a testament to your adventurous spirit and leave you craving to experience more.
If you are looking to spice up your SMORR adventure, then maybe you should check out Rocker Knocker. Not to be confused with the obstacle in Moab, Rocker Knocker in Missouri is a tough trail that will likely put drivers to their test as they navigate this trail. Two obstacles will push you and your nerves to compete. Not to give anything away, most wide stance vehicles can do this trail, but you will have to earn it. If you are looking for challenges, check out this trail.
Located within Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch (SMORR), Cold Mountain is a moderate trail with several short rock ledges, a steep hill climb, and a variety of lines to keep the trail interesting for just about any vehicle. This is a straight-through trail that connects Backwoods Road 1 with Gaucho and is the main access point to the Cougar Crossing Badge of Honor trail. The section of Cold Mountain between Backwoods Road 1 and Cougar Crossing is nothing more than a dirt road. The trail then begins descending 134 feet in 1/10th of a mile and traverses a couple of 10 to 12-inch rock ledges before bottoming out in a ravine and offering several lines back up a steep ascent with optional rock ledges up to 14''. This trail is great for beginners and suitable for an aggressive stock vehicle looking for a challenge. A small lift and larger tires make the trail significantly easier.
Moonshine is a straight-through, U-shaped trail that starts and ends on Backwoods Road, intersecting with Rattler halfway through. The trail can be run in either direction and offers nearly a perfect mirror of the trail on each side of the U. No matter which direction you travel, you first encounter an extreme off-camber descent down a shade-covered and often muddy trail that leans your top half hard into the surrounding oak trees. You then descend a steep and slippery 5-foot limestone wall, where you cross over Rattler and attempt to climb up a steep and slippery 5-foot limestone wall. To exit the trail, you ascend a shade-covered, often muddy track that leans extremely off-camber into hard oak trees. This trail is best for experienced drivers in heavily modified vehicles with large tires, lockers, and body armor. Vehicles with tops should avoid this trail. Body damage is a high possibility.
Traveling between Rocker Knocker and Backwoods Road, Rattler is named after the very first obstacle encountered on the trail, a gnarly, bowled, and smoothed 8-foot limestone wall. This trail can be run in either direction, but uphill from north to south is generally preferred. The best line for conquering the waterfall depends on your vehicle's width and how far your tires stick out from your vehicle's body. Generally, keeping the passenger tire in the crack most of the way up works but can result in body damage to fenders and rock sliders. The first obstacle offers a bypass, but it is a 10-foot stair-stepping wall. After the waterfall, a steep and loose bouldery climb awaits with several more 2-foot ledges. This trail is best for highly modified vehicles with large tires, lockers, body armor, and a winch. Rollovers and body damage are highly likely.
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