Map Resources
DNR Maps and Trails
Forest Service Free Maps
Utah State Parks
Registration
Any OHV (ATV, UTV, motorcycle or snowmobile) must display a current OHV registration sticker. Most non-resident OHV operators are required to purchase a Non-Resident OHV Permit for each ATV, UTV, OHV, and snowmobile brought into the state of Utah. These permits are available online.
Fire Safety
Spark arrestors are required on all off-highway vehicles (OHV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Don’t park a hot car or other machine on dry grass, even when pulling over on the side of the road.
Trail Etiquette
Our valley provides excellent access to trails for multiple types of users. Please be aware that you may encounter other users on the trails, so heed caution in popular areas and use correct right-of-way when passing others on the trails.
Tread Lightly
Utah's mountains and deserts are fragile, remote, and sometimes adjacent to private land, so it is important to heed all rules and restrictions in order to protect yourself and the landscape. Not all areas are open to OHV and ATV use. Be sure to check with Forest Service, BLM, or State Park offices, before exploring on your own. Off-highway vehicle use is NOT allowed in most national parks, wilderness areas or on lake shores.
Important Tips & Information
- Be sure to download trail maps! Cellular reception is spotty at best in most of these destinations. Having an area map downloaded with your GPS coordinates plugged in can save you from getting lost or on the wrong trail when you are in the backcountry.
- Pack water and snacks. There won't be any services or convenience stores in most of these areas. Having ample water and snacks on hand is highly recommended.
- Take sunblock and bug spray. Be sure to take these with you and apply often. These higher elevations means you can burn faster. And mosquitoes thrive in many of these locations, particularly near water sources.
- Fuel up. Be sure to have a full tank before you head out. And if you can, pack extra fuel for your OHV. With hundreds of miles of connected trails and no cell service, you want to play all day and not get stranded in the remote wilderness areas.
- Tell a friend. As a good practice, share your approximate destination with a friend or family member not traveling with you. Let them know when you head out and be sure to let them know when you return. It's a good idea in case something happens and you need help - someone will know your rough whereabouts.
- Leave no trace! This important tip impacts you, other visitors and users, and the land directly. Get all the low-impact and no-impact tips here!