Planning on coming for the big show? Here's information to help you prepare. Be sure to plan for the parts of the event that you'll participate in - i.e., don't forget to reserve a campsite or hotel for the Iron Range weekend event if you're doing the Circle Tour, as well.


The main event will be held at the Sherwood Forest Campground, connected to the OHV park. We've reserved several campsites - contact them directly to reserve your space. If the campground fills, there is another nearby - Contact Us for more information.

Want to play, don't want to camp? These hotels are close by:

• Giants Ridge Resort - Biwabik, MN
• The Coates Plaza Hotel - Virginia, MN
• Super 8 - Eveleth, MN
• AmericInn - Virginia, MN
• Lakeshor Motor Inn - Virginia, MN

We're sure you'll come more prepared, but the following are Club or Park requirements:

• Sound Check: Have Exhaust!
• CB Radio AND FRS/GMRS Radio
• On-Board First Aid Kit
• Fire Extinguisher Within Reach of Driver
• Secured Battery
• Your Own Tools
• Spares (you know your weak points)
• Working Brakes
• Recovery Points - Front & Rear
• Recovery Equipment
• Working Horn
• Functional Steering (Our lawyers made us say it. Ok, it was experience)
• Working Lights
• Roll Bar - for Heavy Duty Trails (not required for all vehicles)

Check out the OHV Park at Gilbert here: Iron Range OHV Park

Please Take Note of the Fees & Rules section of the website. Unless your vehicle is currently registered in Minnesota OR in another state, you will be required to pay a $38.50 fee to get the official sticker.

Download A High-Res Trail Map with Minnesota State DNR
Off Highway Vehicle Information Here: Park Trails & Regulations



Can your truck make it 1400 miles? Have you tuned up your rig? In addition to the above requirements for the Iron Range weekend, this expedition is going to require special preparation. On Thursday night, in Nipigon, Ontario, we will be hosting the Iron Chef Cook-off, which will demand its own unique preparations. Pay attention to import rules with Canadian customs (for example: meat can't cross the border). There will be time in Canada to pick up meats and other perishables for your contest entry - plan ahead!

Don't come un-prepared:

• Money For Camp Sites
• Know Your Vehicle - What Spares Will You Need?
• CB Radio AND FRS/GMRS Radio - Absolute Must!
• Gas Can/s, 5 Gallon Minimum
• Rover / Haynes Manual - Best if it matches your truck!
• On-Board First Aid Kit
• Camping Gear: You'll be Outdoors! (see below for gear list links)
• Cooking Equipment and Camp Kitchen Utensils
• Basic Camp Food & Drink - There will be places to re-provision, but please arrive with basics
• Passport!!!! Papers for Children and Animals
• Iron Chef Cook-off Prep - This is gonna' be good!
• A Good Disposition and the Will to Go the Distance (it's a long trip)
• Side Note: We do have a place to park any car trailers near Duluth if needed

If you are without a passport, you won't be able to pass through customs in Sioux Sault Marie, MI. Some of the most beautiful views on the Circle Tour are in Canada - Don't Forget That Passport!

Bringing children or have other questions about customs? Visit below:

• US Customs
• Canadian Customs

Check out these links - these guys are true expedition experts:

• Michael & Sandy's Adventure Around The World Check List
• Camp'n Old School