OHV on a dirt trail between evergreens. (Eric Coulter, BLM)

Off-Highway Vehicles on Public Lands

Numerous and diverse opportunities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation exist on BLM-managed public lands. Miles of trails and open areas await all types of OHV enthusiasts. Please obey all signs regarding the management of public lands and routes.

Know where you are driving, respect private property, stay well away from livestock, and wildlife and their water sources. The BLM regulates the use of roads, trails, and land under its jurisdiction in order to meet specific land management objectives, to protect resources, and to provide public safety.

All off-highway vehicles must comply with State regulations and restrictions. Please make sure to check your State’s laws before enjoying OHV routes on public lands.

Top BLM motorized Recreational Opportunities Interactive Map

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Top BLM Motorized Recreational Opportunities Interactive Map Link

OHV Best Practices

The following list of tips should help OHV users and other recreationists appreciate and enjoy the use of public lands.

  • OHV riders should wear protective helmets.
  • Observe posted signs. Fenced areas mark sensitive wildlife and plant habitat, and are "closed" to vehicle use. The "open" riding areas are also posted and those on foot should be aware of their locations.
  • All vehicles must be registered with the appropriate State agency where required.
  • Motorcycles should be equipped with an approved spark arrester and muffler that meets State regulated noise standards.
  • Tall flags on the vehicle is a best practice for visibility and safety.
  • Consult a tide table booklet if operating on the coast.
  • Please respect private property.

Where to ride

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North Delta OHV Staging Areas

The open area covers 8,560 acres about six miles northeast of Delta. While it's open to cross-country travel of all types, including biking and hiking, the heaviest increase in use is attributed to off-highway vehicles (OHVs) such as four-wheelers and...

North Desert

The North Desert provides opportunities to participate in motorized OHV recreation (motorcycles, ATV, UTV, full-sized 4x4 vehicles) on a variety of routes designated for different uses that link the desert terrain on the north side of the Grand Valley from...
North Sand Hills
North Sand Hills

North Sand Hills OHV Area

Colorado's only open sand dune area for OHV recreation is situated at the eastern edge of North Park at the toe of the Medicine Bow Mountain Range. North Sand Hills provides unique riding opportunities for dirt bike, ATV, side- by-side...

The North Spit

Made up of open sand dunes, forested islands, and wetlands, the North Spit is at the southern-most end of a series of sand dunes extending along the Oregon coastline from Florence to Coos Bay.

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument was established to protect significant prehistoric, historic, geologic, and biologic resources of scientific interest, and includes four areas: the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, Potrillo Mountains, and Doña Ana Mountains. The Organ Mountains are a...

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