Located about an hour and a half southwest of Fort Wayne in Attica, IN, the Badlands Off-Road Park offers over 800 acres of off-road trails for Jeeps and other off-road vehicles. The park features a variety of terrain, including hills, mud pits, and rock formations, and offers trails for all skill levels ranging from beginners to the most expert of trail riders. Jeep rentals are offered, and the park is fun for all ages. If you are looking for something to eat when you are out on the trails, then be sure to stop by The Food Shack at the Badlands, which will fix you up with some grilled, home-cooked food, including Pulled Pork, Chicken Wraps, Bacon Cheeseburgers, and their famous Sasquatch Burger!

Redbird State Riding Area is located about an hour and a half southeast of Fort Wayne in Linton, IN, and offers over 1,400 acres of off-road trails for Jeeps. Several events happen in this area throughout the year, which makes this the perfect spot for off-roaders who not only want to have some fun off-roading but want to meet some new friends as well. The mission of the Redbird State Riding Area is to conserve, manage, and interpret the resources while also creating a memorable experience for all who venture here. Camping is also allowed in certain areas, but be sure to reserve a spot before you set out. The Redbird State Riding Area is one of the best places in Indiana for the whole family!

Two hours outside of Fort Wayne is Haspin Acres which offers off-roaders over 750 acres of off-road trails for Jeep fans. Throughout the year, Haspin Acres plays host to various races, including drag, mud bog, hill climb, and motocross races. All kinds of tracks are available on the 750 acres, including a 300-foot loose dirt drag strip, one of the largest drag strips around. Haspin Acres also has two mud bog pits to splash your Jeep around in. We highly recommend the Eliminator pit, which is a perfect for your Jeep. You can also camp on the ground of Haspin Acres, so be sure to bring the whole family for a weekend of fun!

Another great place to take your Jeep for some off-roading fun is the Interlake State Recreation Area! It's located two hours north of Fort Wayne in Lynnville, IN, and offers over 3,000 acres of off-road trails. This area was a former coal mine that straddled the Pike and Warrick counties and has now become a multi-use recreational family-fun facility that offers off-roaders hundreds of miles of trails and is located near around 17 lakes that are perfect for fishing and camping. The three areas of mining and reclamation will create a variety of trail experiences for off-roading. From the steep spoil banks to the rolling grasslands and man-made lakes, the interlake State Recreation Area is perfect for off-roading and scenic views.

Two and a half hours outside of Fort Wayne is the Budy Hill Off-ROad park. This park has over 300 acres of off-road trails. All of the trails at Bundy Hill offer drivers some challenges with wooded trails,  hill climbs, rock challenges, and mud, making it one of the best places to go and have fun with your Jeep. In 2011, over 20 new and challenging trails were added that featured all kinds of fun obstacles such as mud, rock crawls, tire crawls, wooded trails, steep hills, gullies, pea-gravel climbs, and hood deep water. There are also plenty of off-camber challenges throughout the park, so be sure to head down and make a weekend out of it; they look forward to having you!

While these parks are wonderful, you will need the perfect Jeep to traverse them! Here at Glenbrook Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, we have a wide range of new and pre-owned Jeep vehicles for you to choose from, including the Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade! If you are interested in taking a test drive of any of the Jeeps on our lot, then be sure to head down to Glenbrook Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and schedule one with our amazing sales team! One of our team members can even accompany you on the test drive, so you can learn all about what Jeep has to offer! If you enjoy your test drive, then be sure to check out our finance center, where our team will work with you toward a great deal and take your trade-in if you have one. Best of all, you can view our complete Jeep inventory here on our website!