There is 1 motocross track within 50 miles of Des Moines, IA. The closest is Cambridge OHV Park in Cambridge, 22 miles out. Of those, 1 is open to the public for practice.
Des Moines motocross runs on rich Iowa topsoil, the dark, loamy ground that preps into tacky, grippy dirt when the moisture is right. It is a corn-country summer sport, packed into the warm months before the brutal Midwest winter shuts the gates down hard.
Track details updated September 28, 2026.
Closest tracks to Des Moines
| Track | Miles | Status | Next event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge OHV ParkCambridge | 22 | Open | None yet |
Distances are straight-line from the Des Moines city center. Status describes whether the venue is in operation this season, not whether the gate is open today.
1 track within 50 mi of Des Moines
Sorted by distance from Des Moines, closest first. Plus 2 permanently closed, listed last.
Cambridge OHV Park
Cambridge, IA
Open
22 mi
Riverside Raceway
Winterset, IA
28 mi
Sully MX ("The Bull Ring")
Sully, IA
42 mi
Open
Closed
Closed
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Riding near Des Moines.
1 of the 1 tracks within 50 miles of Des Moines are marked open right now. 2 more venues in this radius are permanently closed and listed last for the record. Soil in this radius runs mostly loam.
The closest gate is Cambridge OHV Park in Cambridge, about 22 miles from Des Moines. Every listing shows gate fees, hours, soil, and the latest rider check-ins.
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Near Des Moines questions
How many motocross tracks are within 50 miles of Des Moines?
1 motocross tracks, MX parks, and dirt bike tracks are listed within 50 miles of Des Moines, IA on MX Parks, sorted by distance from the city center.
How far is the closest motocross track to Des Moines?
The closest listed track to Des Moines is Cambridge OHV Park in Cambridge, about 22 miles from the city center. Its listing shows the exact address, soil type, lighting, gate fees, and hours.
Are there beginner or kids motocross tracks near Des Moines?
1 track near Des Moines list a pee-wee or mini layout, or say they suit beginners: Cambridge OHV Park (22 mi). Call ahead before a first ride day: some run mini sessions only on set days.
Which motocross tracks near Des Moines are open?
1 track is in operation near Des Moines: Cambridge OHV Park. That means the venue is running this season, not that the gate is open today, so check the track's posted hours and schedule before you load the van.
Can I check in or leave a review for a track near Des Moines?
Yes. A free MX Parks rider account lets you check in at any listed track, rate it, and save favorites. Check-ins also power the live riding-now activity shown on track pages.