Chillitown MX

Chillitown MX in Chillicothe bills itself as 'Ohio's biggest and best motocross facility', and the camping infrastructure alone justifies the claim. The track operates at the Ross County Fairgrounds in south-central Ohio, with 2.2 miles of sand-clay motocross circuits configured into three different jump layouts that the operations team rotates between throughout the season. That kind of layout flexibility is rare in U.S. motocross, and it keeps the riding fresh for repeat visitors who otherwise see the same lines every weekend at most facilities.

The headline that puts Chillitown in a category by itself is camping: 1,100-plus campsites with electric and water hookups across the property, making it possible to host massive multi-day amateur national-style events without overwhelming the local hotel infrastructure. For comparison, most U.S. motocross facilities offer 20-50 RV sites, Chillitown's 1,100-plus puts it in the same league as the Loretta Lynn's complex in Tennessee for camping capacity.

That capacity supports the major race events Chillitown runs throughout the year, with full Tomlinson Trackside live radio coverage, trackside interviews, and the kind of event-production atmosphere that makes weekends feel like real championship racing. Permanent restroom blocks and shower houses are on-site (essential for the camping volume). Food vendors operate during events. Concessions cover the basics. The 2.2 miles of sand-clay circuits give riders extended lap times, this isn't a quick 1.5-minute layout, this is a real distance loop that demands cardio and bike management.

The three different jump configurations let the operations team adjust difficulty for different events, ranging from amateur-friendly singles and tabletops to pro-level rhythm sections. The dirt is the South-Central Ohio sand-and-clay mix, which drains well after thunderstorms and develops natural ruts that build proper technique. Race calendar runs year-round, with events spanning amateur championships, regional series rounds, and family-friendly arrive-and-ride days.

All ages from 4 and up are welcome, the facility actively positions itself as family-friendly with scaled events for younger riders. Practice availability rotates with the event calendar; check chillitownmx.com or call (513) 266-2866 for current schedule. Address: 344 Fairgrounds Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601. From Columbus it's about an hour south on US-23; from Cincinnati, two hours east; from Wheeling, WV, two hours west; from Charleston, WV, two hours northwest.

Chillicothe was Ohio's first state capital and has more historical character than most rural Ohio towns, there are real restaurants, mid-range hotels, and the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park nearby for non-riding family activities. For riders looking for the largest, most camping-friendly motocross facility in Ohio, Chillitown MX is the answer. The 1,100-plus campsites with hookups make it the rare U.S. motocross destination that can legitimately host a Pro National-scale event without the area's hotel infrastructure becoming the bottleneck. If you're traveling for a major Midwest race, this is the venue to plan around.

Race-day production is a level up from the typical club track. A gate sprinkler and mister system keeps the soil moist, the dust down, and riders cool through hot summer motos, the PA carries the call across the whole property, and Tomlinson Insurance Trackside Radio simulcasts it to your truck radio on FM 90.7. The mini track program goes all the way down to official STRIDER qualifying and racing for pedal-less riders aged 2 to 5. The race calendar earns the reputation: CTMX hosts MX Sports Mideast Area Qualifiers on the road to Loretta Lynn's, rounds of the Race Ohio Buckeye Series state championships, and the late-season Moto Mayhem championship with its signature Halloween celebration. The camping is the other half of the story: well over a thousand RV sites with 30 and 50-amp power and water, big pull-throughs on paved access roads at $30 a night, free primitive tent camping, a hot shower house, bike wash stations, and a free dump station. On the big weekends the place runs like a festival, with vendor rows, food trucks, live bands, outdoor movies for the kids, a mechanical bull, pro dunk tanks, and the iconic t-shirt cannon.