How do you pronounce Bois d’Arc Trails?  Bois d’Arc Trails is pronounced bo-dark trails.  It is named after the bois d’arc tree (sometimes referred to as the horse apple tree), which is common in our part of the state and at our park.

What are the fees?  The price of admission to the park is $5 per person. There is no charge for children ages 3 and under. There is an additional charge for each off-road vehicle. Rough camping is permitted for an additional charge of $5 per person, per night.

Why does Bois d’Arc Trails operate on a reservation system?  Bois d’Arc Trails was created as an alternative to other places that operate competitive tracks or places that are over-run with people during peak riding times.  We wanted to create a park where families and recreational riders can enjoy the county and their off road vehicles without dealing with large crowds.  Our reservation systems allows us to control the number of people entering the park so that it never becomes over crowded.

I have already registered to use the Bois d’Arc Trails reservation system.  Can I bring a friend with me?  Yes, but your friend will have to register with us.  Every person that comes to our park must first register with us.  If your guest is a child under the age of 18 and the child’s parent will not be accompanying you and the child, the parent will need to register. 

How far in advance do I need to make a reservation?  It is not difficult to get a reservation, even if you make your reservation at the last minute. However, we recommend that you request your reservation at least 24 hours in advance to give us time to get back to you with your confirmation.  If you need to make a reservation on short notice, we recommend that you give us a call.  You can reach Howard at (214) 676-5602.

Is the reservation system difficult to use?  Not at all.  You simply click on the “Reservations” link and complete the form.  Please note that you must first register with Bois d’Arc Trails in order to use the reservation form.  After you complete the form, you will be instructed to call Howard or Price to get information on how to access the park.  You will also receive an email confirming your reservation details.  If you do not receive this email, you reservation may not have been completed.  ALWAYS CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL.  Call Howard or Price (see our contact information) before coming to the park to confirm your reservation, to get access information, and to make sure we are open.  You may also make a reservation by telephone.

How do I register with Bois d’Arc Trails?  You can use our online registration form, or give us a call if you prefer not to register over the internet. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

I submitted the reservation form, but did not receive a response.  What should I do?  Response times to requests for reservations will vary.  Upon successful submission of your reservation form, you should receive a message directing you to call Howard or Price for further details.  You also should receive an email with your reservation details.  If you do not receive this message or an email, please give us a call.  ADDITIONALLY, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL BEFORE COMING TO THE PARK.  THIS IS NECESSARY TO GET RESERVATION, CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION, AND CONFIRM THAT THE PARK IS OPEN.

Why do you use PayPal for credit card transactions?  We decided to use PayPal so that our customers could feel secure using their credit cards over the internet.  If you are not familiar with Paypal, you can go to Paypal’s website at www.paypal.com to learn more about it.  You do not need a Paypal account to make payment through Paypal.  All major credit cards are accepted.  By using Paypal, you can feel confident that we will not have access to your credit card number.  Your payment will be made through Paypal’s secure website. 

I don’t like making payments over the internet.  Do you accept any other form of payment?Yes. We also accept cash or checks.

What are your hours of operations?  We are open during daylight hours every day.  However, we do reserve the right to close the park for any reason, such as inclement weather, maintenance, private parties, etc.

What types of off road vehicles do you allow in the park?  Dirt bikes, ATVs, and off road go-karts are welcome in our park.

Is electricity available for camping?  Yes.  We have standard 110 outlets as wells as electrical hook-ups for RVs.  Electricity is available upon advance request on a first come, first serve basis and is subject to a small additional fee.

How do you get to Bois d’Arc Trails?  We are very easy to get to.  We are located on Hwy 82 a few miles east of Bonham, TX.  Since our park can only be accessed through our reservation system or by appointment for the first visit, we do not publish detailed directions to the park.  We do not want to inadvertently cause any inconvenience to someone that might not read our entire website and mistakenly load up their equipment and come out to our park without a reservation.  We would feel really bad if we had to turn someone away.  Therefore, if you are interested in coming out for the first time, register with us online , email us ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or give us a call (call Howard at (214) 676-5602) to make arrangements for your first visit.