RULES AND REGULATIONS
for
WILLIAMS HILL PASS
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) RECREATION PARK

Off Highway Vehicles are considered motorized vehicles that cannot be licensed for highway use.

1. Ride at your own risk. Not responsible for accidents.
2. Gate opens at 8:00 a.m. weekends. Gate closes early in extreme heat or adverse weather conditions. Night riding is prohibited.
3. Group rides and camping may be arranged for riding during Monday through Friday. Please make arrangements two (2) days in advance by calling 618-525-6061 or 618-252-6978. Leave a message if no answer and someone will return your call.
4. Upon entrance, everyone must register and sign a waiver (including guests). A contact person must be provided in case of an emergency.
5. All riders must have or purchase a valid Illinois OHV sticker, pay daily usage fee, and sign a Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk before proceeding beyond the registration area.
6. All campers must register with camp host, pay daily usage fee, and sign a Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk before proceeding beyond the registration area. (Will need name, address and license plate number.)
7. A parent or guardian must sign in riders or guests under age 18.
8. No alcohol or drugs allowed before or during riding or at any special event.
9. Helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing are mandatory.
10. OHV’s must have properly functioning equipment i.e. steering, brakes, spark arrestor, etc.
11. 1st gear only in parking/unloading area and picnic/camping areas.
12. No wheelies or donuts in parking, unloading, picnic or camping areas.
13. No donuts in any graveled area.
14. No double up riding, unless the machine is designed for more than 1 rider.
15. No glass containers.
16. No draining oils, gasoline, antifreeze or other bike fluids onto the ground.
17. All trash must be disposed into trash containers.
18. No weapons or firearms allowed.
19. Rattlesnake sightings must be reported to management immediately.
20. No hunting allowed.
21. Be courteous to other riders. No fighting, vulgar language or profanity.
22. Obey signs.
23. No riding permitted beyond the gate.
24. No riding permitted on the Shawnee National Forest – Minimum $100 Fine.
25. Stay within the marked park boundaries.
26. Do not make your own trail.
27. Do not ride in open fields unless a track is provided.
28. Campfires or fires for cooking are permitted only in designated areas.
29. All injuries or major accidents must be reported to management as soon as possible.
30. Management is not responsible for accidents, theft, injuries, vandalism or any acts of God.
31. Failure to follow rules will result in expulsion. Repeat offenders may be banned indefinitely.
32. Management reserves the right to refuse anyone unwilling or unable to meet entrance requirements.
33. No refunds or partial refunds.
34. Cigarettes must be completely out and put in trash containers.
35. No cutting or trimming of trees or any vegetation.
36. Pets must be friendly, on a leash and kept quiet.

MANAGEMENT