Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), four-wheelers, three-wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, and snowmobiles.
Federal regulations require the operator of an OHV to follow these rules when on National Forest land:
- Operate OHV’s only on areas, roads and trails designated as open to OHVs.
- Operator and vehicle must meet all applicable state vehicle/operator requirements when on roads open to large vehicles.
- Vehicle must be equipped with state approved muffler and/or speak arrester.
- Recreational riding within developed campgrounds is prohibited. OHV’s may only be to enter and leave campgrounds.
- Operating a vehicle in a manner which damages the land, wildlife, or vegetation is prohibited.
Your Safety is Important to Us!
The state of Idaho enacted legislation that allows individuals to operate off-highway vehicles (OHV) on National Forest System roads, whether or not they have a driver's license. When traveling on National Forest System roads to or from your favorite camping or hunting spot, you may encounter other drivers of all ages with varying experience levels and different types of motorized vehicles. Please take extra care to watch for all kinds of traffic to avoid life-altering collisions on roads managed by your national forest.
State of Idaho Parks & Recreation OHV Training Information
Watch Out For Kids on Forest Roads - Link to Video
OHV Trail Riding
The Payette has trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and motorized use. Know before you go and use Tread lightly techniques to recreate responsibly.
Search for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Opportunities
Ant Basin South Trail #519
ATV Trail #549
Bear Gap Trail #209
Bear Pete Ridge Trail #142
Bear Pete Trailhead
Big Dave Creek Trailhead
Big Flat Trail
Big Hazard ATV Trail #316
Blackmare Creek Trail #100
Buck Park Cabin
