Getting Buried at the Graveyard

There is a Graveyard in the small Hamilton County city of Jasper, but it’s not bodies that they are burying up there. 

It’s 4-wheelers - and it’s an awesomely enjoyable time.

The Graveyard Mud Bog comprises about 200 acres of trail riding, mud bogging, and camping, all set in north-central Florida's remarkably beautiful oak hammocks. Its family-friendly atmosphere, coupled with miles of trails carved through Florida slash pines, draws folks from a three-state area to come experience some good clean muddy fun.

About ten years ago, owners Jerry Keith and Leon Maclellan purchased a timber farm with a vision in mind. They spent a couple of years carving out trails, creating mud holes, and adding infrastructure for the enjoyment of their guests, then opened the gates to The Graveyard. 

How can mud be fun? Simple. Just grab your 4-wheel drive truck, your ATV, or your Side x Side and head to The Graveyard. When you get there, set up your camp somewhere in the shade – lots of families come out for all three days of the event weekends. Then jump on your ride and explore!

Winding trails weave throughout the park, and they alternate between hard-pack earth and black sticky mud. Dappled sunshine illuminates the trails as you make your decisions. Skirt the muddy potholes that pepper the trails or tackle the challenge head-on and power through them. 

All day long, you will see vehicles that dared and fell short of those challenges. But that is half the fun – will you be one of the helpless who got stuck, or the hero that pulled out those less fortunate buried souls?    (Continue reading below photos).