Ride Hard & Get Dirty: Why Honda Riders Should Hit Up Busco Beach ATV Park

October 8, 2025

ByChris Nichols 0 Comments

Ride Hard & Get Dirty: Why Honda Riders Should Hit Up Busco Beach ATV Park

If you’re looking for a place to break loose, get muddy, and push your Honda ATV or side-by-side to the limit, Busco Beach ATV Park in Goldsboro, NC offers one of the most fun, varied, and accessible off-road experiences in the Southeast. With its mix of mud pits, water crossings, trails, and camping, it’s more than just a ride—it’s a weekend lifestyle.

Where & What You’re Getting Into

Located at 1243 Bryan Blvd, Goldsboro, NC, Busco Beach calls itself a “recreational riding facility and manmade beach.”  The park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, meaning if you’ve got the itch to ride, there’s rarely an off day. 

Over the years, Busco has grown to encompass over 1,800–2,000 acres of riding terrain, including trails, mud pits, ATV ponds, hill climbs, water crossings, motocross tracks, and drag strips. It’s got everything you want in an off-road park, all in one place.

From a Honda rider’s perspective, that terrain diversity is gold. Whether you’re on a CRF, a TRX, an ATV-style SxS, or a more hardcore sport machine, there’s room to test your limits, explore, and enjoy.

What Makes It Great for Honda ATVs / SxS

1. Versatility for All Skill Levels

The trails aren’t one-dimensional. You’ll find mud holes, water crossings, tight woods, open play areas, hill climbs, and more.  For a Honda rider, this means you can ride moderately, push speed, toss in some technique, and test your machine. It’s a playground for every type of rider.

2. Room to Explore — Trails That Evolve

One of the coolest things about Busco is their ever-changing trail systems. The park adjusts routes often depending on land conditions, weather, and demand. What’s fun is the unpredictability—you never quite ride the same day twice.

3. Mud, Water & Ponds — For When You Want to Get Wet

For many off-roaders, riding through mud and water is part of the thrill. Busco has dedicated mud pits and ATV ponds, giving you purpose-built zones to push your Honda through sloppy terrain. These sections are great for showing off torque, traction, and your machine’s guts.

4. Camping & Overnight Riding

You don’t have to rush through your time there. The park supports tent camping, RV hookups (30A, 50A, water, sewer), and offers overnight stays. That means late-night rides, early morning sessions, and full immersion in the riding culture.

They require a visible parking tag for overnight machines, and every night campers must still meet daily machine and person fees. 

5. Affordable & Accessible

One of Busco’s biggest draws is that it doesn’t price you out. The daily person fee is about $10, and the machine fee(ATV, UTV, dirt bike, etc.) is also $10 per day. Camping fees and hookup prices are reasonable too.

Also important: the park is fairly easy to reach from central and eastern NC. It's off US-117 / Bryan Blvd, close enough that a weekend trip is viable for many in the region. 

Tips for Making the Most of a Busco Ride (Especially on Your Honda)

• Bring the right tires: For mud & water, aggressive tread with deep lugs will save you.

• Stay ready for surprises: The ever-shifting trails mean holes, new ruts, or washed-out segments might show up unexpectedly. Ride defensively.

• Respect the rules: In the main camping area and around facilities, there’s a 5 MPH speed limit. Alcohol can’t be visibly consumed while riding. Machines must have a mounted headlight to ride past dark. 

• Check drag strip & tracks before assuming they’re usable: Some visitors report that parts like the drag strip sometimes suffer from neglect or rough conditions. 

• Be courteous on trails: Let others pass, maintain safe distances, don’t cut new trails unless it’s designated.

• Have recovery gear: A winch, tow straps, or ropes can save your day when mud gets deeper than expected.

• Plan for downtime: Use evenings to rest, camp, meet other riders, and recharge — literally and figuratively.

What to Watch Out For / Common Critiques

No place is perfect. Some riders note that:

• The drag strip can sometimes be in rough shape, with bumps and ruts making it difficult to ride safely.

• Trails and sections may be poorly marked or confusing, especially for first-timers. 

• Because the terrain changes daily and riders push it hard, upkeep is a constant challenge.

• During peak events (like Mud Bash), crowds and traffic in the park can be intense.

But for many, those drawbacks are part of the ride: the unpredictable, gritty nature is part of what keeps Busco appealing.

Sample Visit Itinerary for Honda Riders

Day 1 (Afternoon Arrival)

• Check in, get your waiver & tags

• Do an easy lap to get familiar with terrain

• Scout some mud pits and water crossings, but take it easy

Evening

• Fire up your campsite / RV spot

• Night ride if legal and safe (with headlight)

• Gather with other riders, swap stories

Day 2 (Full Ride Day)

• Warm up with trails

• Hit the mud pits / ATV ponds

• Try more challenging trails

• Work in some recovery / maintenance (chain lube, air pressure, etc.)

• End the day with a chill ride or waterside session

Optional Day 3 (If staying)

• Explore less familiar sections

• Tackle your bike’s weak spots

• Take pictures, enjoy the vibe

• Pack up and ride out

Final Thoughts

Busco Beach is one of those parks that gives you everything you want in a ride: mud, water, terrain variety, camping, community, and accessibility. For Honda riders, it’s a chance to push your machine, explore, and enjoy off-road culture in a place where “getting dirty” is part of the rulebook.

Chris Nichols