Park Rules

Welcome to Carolina Adventure World!

Off-roading can be enjoyed in many ways. At Carolina Adventure World, you may see people riding dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, and other off-road vehicles. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the trails and our Park, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in riding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code* listed below, and share with other riders the responsibility for a great off-road experience.

Riders Code of Conduct

• Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
• Vehicles ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
• You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible.
• Whenever merging onto a trail, look both ways and yield to others.
• Always protect yourself by wearing the proper safety equipment and encourage others to follow suit.
• Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
• Prior to operating any vehicle, you must have the knowledge and ability to ride safely.
• Always ride within your ability and the capabilities of your equipment.
• *The above list is not all-inclusive. Be safety conscious and considerate of your fellow riders.

Know the code. It’s your responsibility.

Carolina Adventure World is a private 2,600-acre park. Use of this property/admittance is a privilege and not a right. At any time and any point, CAW reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone for any reason. Any guest can also be temporarily or permanently removed. Here at Carolina Adventure World, we want our guests’ experience to be enjoyable. We offer an outdoor experience found in very few places. We expect our guests to be kind and courteous to all guests and park staff. Please be mindful of others in your behavior on our property and the trails.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the trails!

~CAW Staff

Park Rules

Park Waiver

• All park attendees and riders must sign a waiver, which will be emailed to you following the purchase of your Park Pass.
• You are responsible for your own experience. Riding trails can be dangerous and requires skill and competence to avoid serious injury. There are elements of risk in riding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
• Please observe the code above and be safety-conscious and considerate of your fellow riders and park guests.
• You are responsible for your own experience. Riding trails and motocross can be dangerous. It requires skill and competence to avoid serious injury.

Admittance ID

• All park attendees are required to purchase a Park Pass to enter the park.
• Park Pass riders will be given a wristband upon entry to wear as identification.
• Annual pass riders must have their annual pass card with them upon entry. To skip the line at the gate, be sure to purchase your park pass(es) and complete your waivers in advance here.

Minors

• Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign their waiver and remain with them on-site at all times.
• CAW recommends that you follow Manufacturer Guidelines on ATV age restrictions.

No Trespassing

• Anyone found inside the park without the appropriate Park Pass will be considered trespassing and will be treated as such.
• Trespassers are subject to being banned from future admittance to CAW and may be reported to local law enforcement.
• CAW guests found on any property, or part of the property, where they are not allowed will also be considered trespassing. This includes, but is not limited to, riding anywhere other than on designated trails, service roads, and through designated creek crossings.

Smoking

• All CAW buildings are smoke-free, including but not limited to the Welcome Center, cabins, and bathhouse.

Speed Zones

• To provide a more enjoyable experience for our guests, all parking areas, RV decks, and dry camping lots are slow-speed zones.
• Speeding (more than 10 mph), “donuts”, power slides, and burnouts in these areas are disruptive, cause dust, spray gravel, and may cause damage to other people’s vehicles.
• If you are observed doing any of these activities in slow speed zones you may be expelled from the park with no refund.
• Parents are responsible for and must accompany minor children at all times and may be removed from the park for the actions of their children.

Recovery Services

• Recovery services are available at an hourly rate of $50 per hour, with a minimum of one-half hour ($25). Additional personnel and/or equipment will be charged accordingly.
• Recovery charges start when dispatched and include the necessary time to locate the unit. When our personnel checks back in, recovery charges end.

Please note that same-day recovery services may not be available to ensure the safety of all CAW riders and guests. If same-day recovery service is unavailable, we will recover your vehicle on the next possible day.

For CAW Recovery Service, call 803-482-3534.

Helmets

• CAW requires that all riders follow manufacturer guidelines regarding helmets and other safety equipment at all times.

Trails

• Ride cautiously and safely at all times.
• Stay on marked trails, and obey all posted signage, speed limits, gates, and barriers.
• Ignoring closed-off areas is considered trespassing.
• See the map for one- and two-way trails, as well as any updates to the trail system.
• It is against federal law to ride in creek beds unless at the marked designated creek crossings. Only cross at marked areas.

Tire Restrictions

• CAW does not have any tire restrictions, however, paddles, blades, spikes, and chains are not permitted.

Riding Double

• Riders are not to exceed the manufacturer’s stated occupancy (occupants = drivers + passengers) of any vehicle.
• Only ride double on ATVs designed specifically for more than one rider.

Vehicles Not Permitted

The following vehicles are not permitted on CAW trails unless registered as part of a vehicle-specific event:

• Non-motorized vehicles such as electric bikes, mountain bikes, and all-terrain bikes 
• Three-wheel ATVs, Mahindra Roxors, and full-sized automobiles, jeeps, or trucks 

Rentals

• CAW currently rents SxS, ATVs, and Dirt Bikes.
• Check out our rentals for more information.

Thank you for your help in making Carolina Adventure World a great place to ride!

RV and Campground Rules

Campground Hours

• Check-in time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  Please call our Welcome Center:
  • To notify us if you will be arriving for your reservation after 6 p.m.
  • To request early check-in.
    (please note: early check-in may not be available)
• Check-out time: 11 a.m.
  • Guests can ride the trails following their check-out time, with the appropriate park pass.
  • Those riding on the day of their checkout must completely vacate their campsite (cabin, RV, tent, etc.) before the designated checkout time.
• Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., except for Night Rides, in which quiet hours begin at midnight.
  • No music or engine noise is permitted during these hours.

Litter and Trash

• All trash and refuse must be placed in trash receptacles on the trails, in the campground, and the parking areas.

Pet Policy

• Pets are welcome in the Park but must be kept on a leash, cleaned up after, and quiet at all times.
• Pets are not allowed in Park buildings, except for the cabins that are designated as pet-friendly.

Alcohol

• Alcoholic beverages must be confined to each camper’s assigned campsite.
• No alcohol consumption is permitted before or while operating a vehicle. According to State law.

Cancelation Policy

• All sales are final.
• CAW passes, reservations, rentals, and special events are rain-or-shine.
• Changes and cancellations to rental and camping reservations can only be made by calling our Welcome Center.
• All cancellations are subject to a 10% processing fee.
• Vehicle rental reservations must be canceled 48 hours prior to arrival or full rental will be charged.
• Reservations that fall on a weekend containing a holiday, Night Ride, or Special Event must be canceled 30 days prior to rental date, or full rental will be charged.
  “Weekend” is defined as Friday through Sunday, unless the adjoining Monday is a holiday or event, in which case, weekend is defined as Friday through Monday.