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 Member
Clubs
Please contact our member clubs in your area for membership
in a local 4WD club.
Clubs generally have monthly meetings and monthly trail rides,
plus other events, such as swap-meets, rallies, dinners, truck
pulls, mud bogs, poker runs, parties, community activities
and charitable events.
Membership requirements, policies, and dues vary by club,
so please contact the individual club for information.
To find out how you or your club can join Southern, please
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Click on one of the states to see the
clubs in that state:
ALABAMA:
- Central Alabama Offroad Society - Birmingham, Alabama
area
Web site: www.caos4x4.com
Contact:
Brent Williams, President, 5500 Tanner Street Mount Olive, AL
35117, phone: 205-631-0780
The Central Alabama Offroad Society (C.A.O.S.) is a 4x4 club in
the Birmingham, Alabama area. We welcome any type 4x4 vehicle
from bone stock to highly modified. Our members' rigs consist
of everything from Suzuki's to full size. Our club was formed
out of a love for the outdoors and four-wheeling. We strive to
create a good image for four-wheelers and provide a family atmosphere.
C.A.O.S. has monthly meetings and trail rides. We would like to
extend an invitation to anyone who is interested to come and join
us on a ride or at a meeting.
- Hardline Crawlers - Dora, Al
Website:
www.hardlinecrawlers.com/index.htm
- Heart of Dixie Offroad Club - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Web site:
www.heartofdixie.rockcrawler.com
President: Daniel Parker at
Contact: Sharon Hester at
The Heart of Dixie Off-Road Club was established by a group of
people in west Alabama for the sole purpose of organized four-wheeling.
The club has ranged from 25 to 50 members; presently there are
24 members. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 PM. The meeting is held in the conference room at the
Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation office located at 1000
28th Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. The club has for major areas
of riding: Brookwood, Gardendale, Jemison, and the Forrest. Vehicles
range from stock to highly modified. We are a family-oriented
group.
- Rocket City Rock Crawlers 4WD Club - Huntsville, AL
Web site:
www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com
President: Jeremy Cash
Rocket City Rock Crawlers 4 Wheel Drive Club is a family-oriented
club located in Huntsville, Alabama and is open to all four wheel
drive vehicles (no ATVs). We try to support local community organizations
and charities while having a good time doing so! The club meets
on the first Thursday of each month, check the website for
location. The meeting
time is 7:00 PM. The club has a trail ride each month, and most
members prefer rocky trails instead of "mud pits".
GEORGIA:
Bent Fender Jeep Club - McDonough, GA
Website:
www.bfjc.org
President: Jeff Gilbert
jeepinjeef@bfjc.org
The Bent Fender Jeep Club was formed in December 2007. The
purpose of the club is provide a place where all people that
share an enthusiasm for Jeeps are welcome. We strive to further
our knowledge of the capabilities of Jeeps. We share expertise
with others who are interested in various levels of modification
of Jeep vehicles. Current club members own Jeeps ranging from
stock to extreme modifications.
- Georgia Bounty Runners 4WD Club - Atlanta, GA
Web site:
www.gbr4wd.com
Phone: (770) 785-2704 - leave voice mail
President: Lane Bailey,
The Georgia Bounty Runners club holds one business meeting and
one trail ride each month. The business meeting is held on the
first Saturday (second Saturday if the first weekend is a holiday)
of the month. The monthly club trail ride consists of such organized
offroad events as the Dixie Run, Smoky Mountain Venture, or a
run to a nearby National Forest or ORV area. Stock vehicles are
welcome! Don't worry if your 4x4 is not built up or tricked out.
Most of the member's vehicles are stock or just slightly modified
and are used for daily commuting. For that reason you also shouldn't
be too concerned with damaging your truck. Also, the Georgia Bounty
Runners adhere to "Tread Lightly" which promotes responsible use
of our nation's public and private lands.
- Georgia Crawlers - Canton, GA
Web site: www.georgiacrawlers.com
Contact:
Georgia Crawlers 4x4 Club holds a business meeting and one trail
ride each month. The business meeting is divided in two: 1st meeting
(local to Atlanta) is held on the second Saturday of the month
at 1:00 pm and the 2nd meeting is at 6:00 PM (Ellijay). The monthly
club trail ride consists of organized offroad trips which are
planned in advance, to public and private land both in and out
of the state. Check out our Free Forum and look at the Members
Ride section on the main page.
- Off Camber 4WD - Atlanta, GA
Web site: www.offcamber4wd.org
President: Bill Durham,
Off Camber 4 Wheel Drive is dedicated to responsible wheeling
and promotion of our sport. We strive to maintain a safe, courteous,
family friendly club that serves our local communicty as well
as the off road community. We accept all types of 4WD vehicles.
- Renegade 4WD Club - Atlanta, GA
Web site:
www.renegades.us
Contact:
We have an informal club and strive to achieve a high level of
camaraderie. We meet monthly to talk about our vehicles and trail
rides. We have one trail ride a month (sometimes more in the warmer
months). The club is open to all 4WD vehicles that meet the following
criteria: at least one locker, 33" mud tires, front and rear tow
hooks. Visitors to our meetings are welcome. Check our web site
for membership requirements, meeting location, club events and
many pictures from past trail rides in the southeast and to Moab,
Colorado, etc.
- Southern Jeeps - Alpharetta, GA (north GA)
Web site: www.southernjeeps.org
Contact: Scott Gregg,
Southern Jeeps is a non-profit Jeep club located in North Georgia.
We are a family orientated club and believe in responsible four
wheeling. We frequently enjoy four wheeling at such places as
Beasley, Tellico, Rich Mtn., Allatoona, Amicalola, Mt. Aetna and
various other local off-road areas. We have an official club ride
every month but members are usually out every weekend. Besides
four wheeling we also have cookouts, campouts and other family
orientated activities. Membership is open to all owners of Jeep
vehicles (CJ, Wrangler YJ & TJ, Cherokee, Comanche, J Truck, Grand
Cherokee, etc.) with four-wheel drive.
- Southern Land Rover Society (SOLAROS) - Atlanta , GA
Web site: www.solaros.com
Email: ,
Contact: Robb Sundmaker
The Southern Land Rover Society consists of Land Rover enthusiasts from Georgia and the surrounding states. The club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM at Logan’s on Mansell Road in Alpharetta, GA with tire kicking before and after each meeting. In addition to our monthly meetings, we also have monthly events, usually the Saturday following meetings. Our events include trail rides, weekend expeditions, special events and social events. Our trail rides are normally one day trips to North Georgia. Weekend expeditions include trips to Tellico, Windrock, Gray Rock and annual participation in Land Rover’s Mid Atlantic Rally in Virginia. Our special events include our own Southern Appalachian Expedition (SAE),
which in 2003 drew Land Rover owners from GA, FL, AL, SC, NC,
TN, VA, NJ, PA, MO and MD. Check out our website for more
details.
KENTUCKY:
- K&I 4 Wheelers - Louisville, KY area
Web site:
www.kifourwheelers.com
President: Jim Allison
K&I Four Wheelers is a family oriented club that was founded in
1971. The club is a member of the United Four Wheel Drive
Association (UFWDA), the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA),
and promotes the Tread Lightly! program. K&I Four Wheelers is a
nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to promote
four-wheeling in a safe and organized environment, respect the
environment, assist others in trouble and the community when
needed. Monthly organized trail rides, Adopt-A-Trail,
Adopt-A-Highway.
NORTH CAROLINA:
- Carolina Off Road Extremists (CORE) - Charlotte, NC
Web site: www.core4x4club.com
Contact: Clay Shiver, President, P.O. Box 2486, Indian Trail,
NC 28079,
Active 4x4 club located in the Charlotte area. Most members own
Jeeps, but all street legal 4wheel drives are welcome. We have
monthly meetings in the Charlotte area and trail ride everywhere
we can.
- Carolina Trailblazers 4WD Club - North and South Carolina
Web site: www.carolina-trailblazers.org
Contact: James Belcher, Jr., Public Relations Director,
Club hotline: 828-328-6264
The Carolina Trailblazers Four Wheel Drive Club is a family oriented
club formed in 1971 and incorporated in 1973. We ride trails of
medium difficulty most of the time but we sometimes ride trails
that are suitable for stock vehicles and sometimes hit the real
hardcore stuff. We "Tread Lightly" to minimize the ecological
impact of our hobby and try to leave the trails a bit cleaner
than we found them. Many of the club members live near Hickory,
NC but some live as far away as Eastern NC, SC and TN. Our scheduled
trail rides usually take place on the weekend of the second Sunday
of the month and can be a one to five hour drive from Hickory.
Sometimes there will be an alternate ride for those not able to
do the primary ride. A club meeting is usually held during the
monthly club ride
- Central North Carolina 4x4 Club - Raleigh/Durham/Chapel
Hill
Web site: www.cnc4x4.org
Contact: Ken Carter. President, e-mail:
The Central North Carolina 4x4 Club is an incorporated, non-profit
organization open to all makes and models of 4WD vehicles. The
club is based in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, but we have
membership in NC, SC, and VA. Our members range from first time
4-wheelers to seasoned veterans. CNC 4x4 is affiliated with United
Four Wheel Drive Association and Southern Four Wheel Drive Association.
- NC Krawlers 4x4 Club - Greenville, NC / Eastern
North Carolina
Web site: www.nckrawlers.com
The NC Krawlers 4x4 Club is a family oriented four wheel drive
club located in Greenville, NC. We have members from all over
eastern NC and beyond. Our club was established in October of
2003 and since the first meeting we have grown very quickly to
more than 30 members. Our members drive Jeeps, Suzukis, SUVs,
and buggys making up all levels of experience, and we try to make
it possible for all to enjoy the outings by having a variety of
trips throughout the year. With trips to Uwharrie, Tellico, Boone,
the beach, many "nearby" private areas, and various
other trips around the Southeast during the year, everyone has
a chance to become more experienced wheelers. In addition, we
are also very involved in community activities, including the
Adopt-A-Highway Program and Toys for Tots, along with participation
in parades and show and shines. Monthly meetings are held at a
local Greenville restaurant (Professor O'cools) on the second
Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Check our website for more information,
or contact our president.
OHIO:
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Ohio River Four Wheelers - Cincinnati, OH
Web site: www.orfw.org
Contact: Matt Goubeaux,
In the fall of 1991, the Ohio River Four Wheelers club was established.
The Ohio River Four Wheelers host monthly trailrides throughout
Ohio, Kentucky and surrounding states. We ride only in legally
accessible areas, such as on National or State Forest access
trails and in designated ORV areas. While most winter rides
are only one-day outings, warm weather rides are two or three
day events, and once each summer, we plan a week long 4x4 vacation.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
- Aggressive Krawlers - Myrtle Beach, SC
Web site: www.aggressivekrawlers.com
Contact:
Aggressive Krawlers is a 4x4 Off-Road Club based in Myrtle Beach
South Carolina. Constantly striving for a better challenge and
the need to test our latest additions you can often find us around
the East Coast's best ORV Parks. If you'd like to come out and
wheel' with us or just have a question or two hit us up on our
forum at usjeeps.com.
- Trick 'n' Traction 4WD Club - Greenville, SC
Web site: www.TnT4wd.org
Contact: Trail Boss Jeff Spivey irondogtnt@charter.net or Public
Relations Jim Berliner Broncoberliner@charter.net
We are a family oriented club that runs out of Greenville, SC. A
lot of our members drive Jeeps of some sort, but we have a good
assortment of various four-wheel drive vehicles. We are open to
all makes and models. Our vehicles range anywhere from
bone-stock to modified. Our emphasis is on having a good time
and respecting the land and other land-users. We are members of
United and Southern Four-Wheel Drive Associations and we
practice Tread Lightly! We meet on the first Sunday of every
month and usually plan our events for the third Sunday of the
month.
TENNESSEE:
- Cumberland Off-Road - Cookeville, TN and surrounding
area
Web site: www.cumberlandoffroad.com
Contact: President Jimmy Howell,
Contact: Vice President Drennan Bryan,
Cumberland Off-Road is a non-profit 4WD club based in Cookeville/Sparta
and surrounding areas in middle Tennessee. Our club is informal
and family oriented. We hold a meeting on the third Monday of
each month at Rhyan's Steakhouse in Cookeville at 6:30pm. We have
at least one club ride per month usually held on the first Saturday.
Our members vehicles range from stock to highly modified. We welcome
anyone who is interested to come out and join us for a ride or
a meeting to find out a little more about us.
- DamnLocals 4x4 Club - Tracy City, TN
Web site: www.damnlocals.com
Contact: Steven Melton, President,
The DamnLocals 4x4 Club is family oriented and we put on club
rides that allow the entire family to participate. We also have
the extreme rides for the times that the family might not want
to ride on.We have at least one club ride per month and we also
host at least one other ride for other 4x4 clubs/groups that visit
our area.Sometimes we might have three or four rides a month.
We are avery active club located in the middle Tennessee area.
We have organized rides planned for Memorial Day weekend and Labor
Day weekend.We are involved with the Grundy County Fair Association
and they allow us to use the fair grounds as our rally point.
We also organize a 4x4 Show-n-Shine event.
- Dixie Crawlers - Nashville, TN
Web site: www.dixiecrawlers.com
The Dixie Crawlers are a Nashville, TN based fourwheel drive club.
We have members from as far as Michigan, Alabama, and Arizona.
Our members vehicles range from bone-stock to the Extreme. Members
enjoy trail riding and Hardcore Technical Rock Crawling. Club
meetings are on the first Thursday of every month ( Check the
Forum for details). See you on the trail.
- East Tennessee 4WD Club - Knoxville, TN
Web site: www.et4wd.org
Contact: Ernest Clauss,
Most of the 4x4s in the club are equipped with a winch, locked
at both ends, and have at least 33” tires. Extensive vehicle
modifications are not required, but everyone should have basic
safety equipment such as a roll cage and seat belts. We meet the
first Monday of every month at Calhoun’s on the River, Lenoir
City at 7:00 pm. Our monthly club ride is the second Saturday
after the meeting. We have no dues, but require all of our members
to belong to SFWDA and UFWDA. Anyone is welcome to attend our
rides, so checkout our website and come join us!!!
- Middle Tennessee Trailruners 4WD Club - Manchester, TN
and vicinity
Web site: www.mttr4x4.net
Contact: Kelly Smith, President,
MTTR is based out of Coffee County , Tennessee – but has
members all over the Middle Tennessee area. Vehicles range from
near stock to well built – and we enjoy a variety of trail
riding from mild to wild.
- Rattlerock 4-Wheel Drive Club - Knoxville, TN
Web site: www.rattlerock.org
Contact: Gerald Henderson,
RattleRock Four Wheel Drive Club is a non-profit organization
dedicated to the sport of four wheeling. Most of the 4x4's in
our club are large to extra large. We as a club focus on trail
riding, trail maintenance and a close relationship with WindRock
Off Road Park for the purpose of building new trails. As we are
the club that built the RattleRock Trail, we strive to exceed
our own expectations. At about 42 members (families) we meet at
Thunder World in Maryville the third Saturday of each month and
ride several weekends per month with road trips about every other
month, some nationwide. We adhere to "Tread Lightly"
and believe all folks should enjoy the beauty of the area in which
we live. We extend our invitation to join us at our meetings or
on the rides.
- Rock Solid Jeep Club - Nashville, TN
Web site: rocksolid.itgo.com
Gary Parsons, 615-791-1704, 116 Pebble Creek Rd. Franklin, TN
37064,
Rock Solid is a family oriented club dedicated to the promotion
of off-road recreation. We are active members of SFWDA and UFWDA
and strongly endorse and practice the principles of Tread Lightly!.
We enjoy the scenery and the challenge of the trail, but we also
enjoy the fellowship of friends and family, especially when there
is food around.
- Rocky Top Trail Riders - Lafayette, TN
Web site: www.rockytoptrailriders.com
Contact: Walt Gunter,
, Phone 615-325-7631
We are located in Northern Middle Tennessee and meet the first
Thursday of each month. One month in Lafayette, TN, and the next
month in Gallatin, TN. We try to make a ride once a month. We
ride mostly extreme trails in Tellico, Mt. Eagle, London, KY.
We ride only on legal trails.
- Scenic City 4WD Club (formerly Chattanooga Mudslingers)
- Chattanooga TN
Web site: www.sceniccity4wd.com
President: J.C. Oliver,
The Scenic City 4 Wheel Drive Club was formally the Chattanooga
Mudslingers. We are a family oriented club with events attended
by wives and children of all ages. We promote the proper use and
preservation of lands and are active members in the United and
Southern Four Wheel Drive Associations. Meetings are the second
Tuesday of every month at the Rib and Loin near the Lowes on Hwy
153. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM and the meeting at 7:30 PM. Come
attend one of our meetings and go with us on an off-road trail
ride. We frequent various off-road areas in the southeast Tennessee
area. At least one event is scheduled every month.
- Smoky Mountain Trail Runners - Maryville, TN
Web site: www.smokymtntrailrunners.org
Contact: David Borum,
Dues: None, but must join Southern Four Wheel Drive Association.
Meetings: Quarterly at a meeting facility (may be a park or a
house or a meeting roomt); monthly we will check in by e-mail
with thoughts and have meeting on trail.
Vehicle Requirements: Vehicle must have at least one locked differential.
Good tow hooks front and rear required. Winch recommended. CB
radio or hand-held in vehicle. Minimum 33 inch tires. Southern
4WD Association required safety equipment.
No alcohol or drugs allowed. All members ride at own risk.
Membership Requirements:
Step 1: Membership is by invitation only by a current member.
Step 2: One meeting and three trail rides must be attended (must
drive own vehicle).
Step 3: Membership vote to accept or deny member then applicant
sponsor tells them yea or nay.
- Southeast Toyota Land Cruiser Association - Middle
Tennessee, with members throughout the southeast
Contact: Roger Theurer, phone: 931-728-9625
Web site: www.stlca.org
STLCA is a chapter of the Toyota Land Cruiser Association and
is open to all Toyota 4WD vehicles. We hold the Great Smoky Mountain
Trail Ride (GSMTR), a TLCA sanctioned event, the third week in
May in the Upper Tellico ORV Area. We have monthly meetings in
the Nashville area and trail rides in various areas. For more
information, see our web site.
- Traxx In Motion 4 Wheel Drive Club - Nashville, TN
Web site: www.traxxinmotion.org
Contact: JimBob Faulk,
Traxx In Motion is a family-oriented 4 Wheel Drive Club based
in Nashville, Tennessee. The vehicles of our current members range
from nearly stock to highly modified. Traxx has been around for
over ten years. We usually concentrate on trails in Tennessee
and Kentucky with occasional trips outside the area. Our club
practices Tread Lightly, and we are proud members of Southern
Four Wheel Drive Association and United Four Wheel Drive Association.
Our rides range from scenic to the most challenging trails. We
do our best to ensure a variety of trails at each ride so there
is something for everyone. We enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie
as much as the trail. Owners of four-wheel drive vehicles are
eligible for membership and are encouraged to contact JimBob Faulk
at tj4rocs@yahoo.com
- Xtreme 4X4 - Columbia, Tennessee
Web site: www.xtreme4x4.net
Keith Throneberry, President, 125 Blythe Circle, Columbia, TN,
(931) 381-8341,
Xtreme 4x4 is a 4-wheel drive club based in Columbia, TN. We are
members of Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, United Four
Wheel Drive Association, and Tread Lightly. Our purpose is to
organize and hold outings, rides, and similar events to promote
the use of 4-wheel drive vehicles for sport and recreation. We
strive to teach members and fellow off-road enthusiast to preserve
our nation's most valuable resources for future generations to
enjoy.
VIRGINIA:
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Appalachian Off-Road Club - Abingdon, Va
Web Site:
www.4wheelingcentral.com/
Contact:
clubinfo@4wheelingcentral.com
AORC Club Business Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each
quarter (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct) at 5:00pm. Meetings are held monthly
before the rides. Quarterly meetings are at the Los Arcos
Mexican Restaurant on West Main St in Abingdon, VA. AORC Club
Rides are scheduled at least once per month and we typically
plan two months out. Check the calendar for the upcoming events!
Please contact
membership@sfwda.org for
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