Outside it looks a little scary, but inside it was great. In Case Nos. We had a great time. On Monday, the resort posted that it would be closed for the day after losing power in a winter storm that slammed the Southeast. I used to think it was just the production time pressure. I personally witnessed some guys get sent home because they were breaking the safety rules. We are pleased to hear you had a great time! By now I was furious and told him he needed to leave. The premier off-road park was a Southern favorite for 30 years. Durhamtown has closed its doors, effective immediately. Durhamtown Georgias Durhamtown Off Road Resort made the shock announcement Tuesday that it has closed its doors, effective immediately. The front page of the parks website and a post on its Facebook page broke the news today: When I talk to them ( the lady with short black hair kind of heavy set) she just said to me " yes yes we know" she also has this bad attitude and poor customer service skills, I was hoping to get some kind of discounts since I paid full price for a 30% product, being late and having no choice since they already charge my credit card for my cabin I decided to stay, Saturday the weather was not that great so we rode some more but by the end of the day we decided to take the loss We booked 6 months in advanced and a month before our date we found out that this same weekend the Spartan Race would be taking place at the trail areas. The former Durhamtown off-roading resort outside Union Point is now called Georgia Off-Road Adventures, according to former owner Mike McCommons. Lauren C, General Manager at Durhamtown Off Road Resort, responded to this review, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC, Review collected in partnership with this hotel. Never understood the hype on the place for the past 15 years or so that Ive gone there. Durhamtown has closed its doors, effective immediately. Enjoy exploring these ATV Trails in Georgia! Durhamtown was a massive off-roading facility outside Union Point that closed in January, then reopened in March under new ownership as Georgia Off-Road Adventures. It was my first time there, so I brought a lot of things I really didn't need. I called in advanced and I asked if the race would affect riding in any way , the answer was not at all. Blood was coming out of her mouth and nose and she told me she didn't want to die. Durhamtown, a massive off-road riding resort in Greene County highly popular with enthusiasts, has closed, its owner announced on the resorts Facebook page Not only we drove from far but we also booked the entire weekend keeping in mind that we would a need a few days to ride all trails. What happened at Durhamtown Off-Road Park? Post by queenofslow onJan 4, 2022 at 6:03pm. The defendants included Robert M. McCommons, the Durhamtown owner who earlier this year sold the business to his brother, Tim McCommons. We offer Cabin Rentals, RV Rentals, Dirt Bike, ATV & Side x Side Rentals or you can bring your own. The more than 6,000-acre property opened in 1991, and was a premier destination for powersports enthusiasts on the East Coast. Dirtstache 556 Posted January 4, 2022 https://www.durhamtown.com/ Anyone have any more info about this? It is with a heavy heart that we announce Durhamtown will be closed effective immediately. We got to watch experienced people catch major air and that was cool too. The $1,800 deposit makes me a little nervous but I understand the rationale to protect their equipment. To me that sounds great but to the majority I think not. MOTORSPORT: Why is Durhamtown Off Road Resort closed? The cabin had AC, fridge, microwave, TV with DVD player, full bath with shower and toilet, and big sink with medicine cabinet. Durhamtown Plantation is a family run farm that was started in 1793 that is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) off the Crawfordville exit 138 off I-20 east of Atlanta, Georgia. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Yea but you gotta sign waivers and put in deposit fees so that eliminates some stupid people that wanna rent. On Monday, the resort posted that it would be closed for the day after losing power in a winter storm that slammed the Southeast. Durhamtown has closed its doors, effective immediately. Durhamtown was a massive off-roading facility outside Union Point that closed in January, then reopened in March under new ownership as Georgia Off-Road Adventures. Don't believe that anymore. ryano May 17, 2005 May 17, 2005 #1 ryano Banned as far as deer hunting goes? This business uses tools provided by Tripadvisor (or one of its official Review Collection Partners) to encourage and collect guest reviews, including this one. Durhamtown is all one way trails, some people are faster then others and will pass, the key is when you here someone behind you, move over to one side and slow down a little and let them safely pass, other wise they will "earn" the pass the hard way. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. WebDurhamtown Off Road Resort boasts ATV riding, a sporting clay course, fishing, paintball and more. But news reports and court documents show that in 2019 the park lost a $15 million lawsuit brought by a motocross rider who was severely injured there in a 2014 race. Of course I did come across an idiot going the wrong way once but there are dip shits everywhere. WebDURHAMTOWN IN UNION POINT GA IS NOT CLOSING. What I do know is that there are fewer and fewer places to ride these days if you enjoy woods riding and singletrack. Less than four months after closing abruptly, Georgias famed Durhamtown Off Road Resort has reportedly reopened under new ownership and with a new name. UTV Driver may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Unfortunately when its a private park, they hold liability. The award was apportioned between a half-dozen defendants associated with the Durhamtown Off Road Resort and included more than $734,000 in medical bills for the motorcyclists parents and $14.2 million for his own damages. It sucks to drive 7 hours coming up from Florida to find out most of the trails are close. I really think they dont want SxS at the Park. Durhamtown Plantation is a family run farm that was started in 1793 that is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) off the Crawfordville exit 138 off I-20 east of Atlanta, Georgia. Mike McCommons It sucks to drive 7 hours coming up from Florida to find out most of the trails are close. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. I believe that this is the same reference that @sebitomatwas making. Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but just saw on Facebook that Durhamtown is closing down. We saw him at Windrock a few years ago in my jeep but I don't think he put it together who we were. What is the meaning of business ecosystem? On Monday, the resort posted that it would be closed for the day after losing power in a winter storm that slammed the Southeast. East of Eton in the Chattahoochee National Forest, an 11 mile loop can be formed with the Windy Gap Cycle Trail, Milma ATV Trail, and Tibbs ORV Trail. Government? I thought the riding boots were going to be scary, and nothing I wanted to put my feet into. WebDurhamtown claimed that they had it protected by a barrier, but the GoPro said person had proved otherwise and that was the start of the lawsuit. How much does it cost to ride at Durhamtown? has anyone ever been there before and if so whats your overall opinion on the place? That was in 2006. I was just planning a ride there with my son and some friends. It is no more, or less dangerous then every other park like it out there. We complained and they seemed they could careless. Less than four months after closing abruptly, Georgias famed Durhamtown Off Road Resort has reportedly reopened under new ownership and with a new name. About Durhamtown Offroad Park Durhamtown Offroad Park's 6,750 acres of pine forest lets drivers leave the pavement behind them as they veer onto dirt-covered tracks I then got pissed because this guy didn't ask how my daughter was, nor did he know that we had spoken with the RZR owner and let him know everything was fine. WebDurhamtown Tellico Status: Closed Type: Trail (Privately Owned / Commercial) Location: Murphy, NC Difficulty: This offroad park at one time was open to all OHVs and offered about 40 miles of marked trails on 3,000 acres but is closed and no longer open for riding. Durhamtown has closed its doors, effective immediately. All rights reserved. Just so everyone is aware, Durhamtown is open again! WebAt Durhamtown, we pride ourselves on Customer Service and Safety. Renamed Georgia Off-Road Adventures, the park promises speed. The only real complaint was a noisy AC, but it didn't interfere with my sleep. In addition to the above lawsuit that could total up to some serious losses. Durhamtown. Support the GA OHV trails instead. UTV Driver was recently at Durhamtown completing UTV testing. Kevan Ray The news was met with disbelief, shock, and sadness by the resorts Facebook community. The news came seemingly without warning. Up until 2002 owner, Mike McCommons leased out his 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) of land to hunters and harvested the timber. Not only we drove from far but we also booked the entire weekend keeping in mind that we would a need a few days to ride all trails. https://www.thefocus.news/sports/motorsport/why-is-durhamtown-closed/Found some more news articles lol. WebDurhamtown Closed! Durhamtown Georgias Durhamtown Off Road Resort made the shock announcement Tuesday that it has closed its doors, effective immediately. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I had been their several times with my son and we had a blast. Durhamtown, a massive off-road riding resort in Greene County highly popular with enthusiasts, has closed, its owner announced on the resort's Facebook page Tuesday. At some point the cost to stay open with insurance not wanting to cover you the liability exceeds the returns. It is with a heavy heart that we announce Durhamtown will be closed. I saw it on FB and NC4X4. I called Bs when I first read it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It also includes the riding fee. Who has been to Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, GA?. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. We booked 6 months in advanced and a month before our date we found out that this same weekend the Spartan Race would be taking place at the trail areas. Bring your own ride or rent one of ours! They may have held a multi year liability insurance contract that expired at the end of 2021. Speculation has been that the facility closed due to liability issues, but that has not been confirmed. (c) It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 4,501 pounds and not more than 7,500 pounds, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 30 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the . I think they weighed the best of the 2 options and decided trees are where the money was. johnnati, No other information was given. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. BUTthe staff can't hold everyone's hand and watch them every second. I never thought I would see that day. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. To plan your outdoor adventure in Georgia, visit ExploreGeorgia.org. Three people have died in recent years due to dirt-track crashes at the resort. Hope it is just changing hands? Mike McCommons is the owner/father of Durhamtown. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There is also the HB170 fee we are required to charge which is $5 per night on rooms. I see in the news they lost a $15M law suit, I'd be surprised if it wasn't related to that. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The more than 6,000-acre property opened in 1991, and was a premier destination for powersports enthusiasts on the East Coast. Permits and paper work will excede $350,000 or I can fight them in Federal Court. At least they have an option to be legit. I had the chance to go a few weeks ago and passed. Chucks a cool dude. It starts at 9pm PT/12am ET. In June, plaintiffs in that lawsuit sought nearly $2.8 million in garnishments from the parks bank, court records show. Meaning The ones that were open which wasn't that many. Georgias Durhamtown Off Road Resort made the shock announcement Tuesday that it has closed its doors, effective immediately. JavaScript is disabled. Also groups of quads were racing and tearing up day parking along with the reckless riding by quads and sxs's on the trails. I know I will be back. then our trip was cut short by people stealing our riding gear while we were using the restroom. Motorized carts. About one year ago Durhamtown lost a suit brought by a 15-yr old MX rider who had been severely injured in an accident. Now they gone up to $60.00. Just saw that too. riding was dangerous for the amount of dust and the recklessness of others. https://www.georgiaoffroadadventures.com/, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I wish this was a recap video instead of a last ride video. Even the floors were clean, like VERY clean. Which doesn't bring the most skilled/wise crowd of riders/drivers. the accommodations were awful, understanding this is an offroad park and your out playing in the dirt but the cabins should at least be clean and comfortable, they were not. I have some good memories from his trail over the mountain at his cabins. I get there on Friday to find out 70% of the trails are close do to the Spartan race and we were able to ride only 30% of the trails. A week after Durhamtown Off Road Park suddenly closed its doors, its owners and representatives are still mum on what specifically led to the parks demise. He told all of us that we had to leave and there would be no refund. more. A lot of the tracks are pretty beat, the skill level of riders is pretty low, and not to mention all the SxS and atvs blasting around the place. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. They have everything you need to pick up the family for a weekend or vacation get away. The front page of the parks I was always impressed with the place cause they didnt even want you sitting on a bike unless you had your helmet on. UTV Driver was there just recently completing UTV testing and a destination article about Durhamtown Plantation. Georgia OffRoad Adventures is a 6,000 acre off road riding facility in Union Point for dirt bikes, ATVs, side by sides, Jeeps, 44 vehicles, and rock crawlers. Jan 6, 2022. 1,420 views. The RZR hit her at the top of the mountain, her and the atv rolled down the hill end over end. One of his young helpers that were at the site had me sign an incident report that had my contact information but was otherwise blank. We will never return and will not suggest it to our friends. 5 minutes from Downtown, Duke Medical Center, and much more! However, it is no secret the facility has been plagued with accidents over the years. She was stopped on the Mountain waiting for her brother to come around. It was a popular site for the major powersports manufacturers to hold press introductions for new ATV and UTV models. All he cared about was that his staff had written down an inaccuracy in the report which might cost him money. JavaScript is disabled. He just moved back into the area, and I was hoping we'd get to go again. It is with a heavy heart that we announce Durhamtown will be closed effective immediately. I'm sure you know they have been back open for a couple of months now. I have been going to Durhamtown for years and have always had a great time. Durhamtown Off Road Park in Greene County hit with $22M wrongful-death verdict A $22 million verdict against Durhamtown Off Road Park was returned Friday by a Greene County jury in a suit stemming from the 2019 death of a dentist. 5 minutes from Downtown, Duke Medical Center, and nothing i wanted to put my into. Or rent one of ours adventure in Georgia, visit ExploreGeorgia.org years and always. 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