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Best UTV / ATV Off-Road Trails in the USA by State
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Clearly Tough’s Best UTV/ATV Off-Road Trails by State
The United States covers nearly 3.8 million square miles and contains some of the most varied types of climate, natural features, and terrain of any spot on Earth. Because of this, some of the most beautiful and adventurous riding can be found in the USA. We have so many opportunities to get out and explore.
Clearly Tough decided to research which trails were favorite places to ride across the country. With our experience and input from several of you, we compiled a list of the top three riding areas in each state across the country. We found hundreds of unique places to explore!
This list is just a taste of what the USA offers in trail riding. One of the most exciting things about living in the United States is the sheer variety of available terrain. You have so many opportunities, regardless of what type of vehicle you ride or which corner of the continent you live in.
We know we have barely scratched the surface regarding fabulous places to ride. We want to hear from you! Let us know where you love to ride in the comments below!
ALABAMA
- Top Trails – Talladega, AL
- Choccolocco Mountain – Jacksonville, AL
- Hawk Pride Mountain Offroad – Tuscumbia, AL
ALASKA
- Bald Mountain Trail – Wasilla, AK
- Hatcher Pass – Willow, AK
- Petersville Road – Trapper Creek, AK
ARIZONA
- Hot Wells Dunes Recreation Area – Safford, AZ
- Broken Arrow Trail – Sedona, AZ
- Arizona Peace Trail – Quartzsite, AZ
ARKANSAS
- Mill Creek OHV Trails – Combs, AR
- Byrd’s Adventure Center – Ozark, AR
- Moccasin Gap/Macks Pines – Dover, AR
CALIFORNIA
- Johnson Valley OHV Trail – Lucerne Valley, CA
- Rubicon Trail – Lake Tahoe, CA
- Ocotillo Wells – Ocotillo Wells, CA
COLORADO
- Imogene Pass – Ouray, CO
- Grand Mesa OHV Trails – Collbran, CO
- Wagon Wheel OHV Trails – Meeker, CO
Pagosa Trail Riders
The Pagosa Trail Riders (PTR) is a family-oriented and diverse group whose members love to ride the roads and trails in Southwest Colorado. As a club, they promote the education of responsible ATV/OHV riders in the National Forests. Their favorite riding trails include the San Juan Mountains. Visit their site at pagosatrailriders.com for more information.
Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders Snowmobile & ATV Club
A year-round Snowmobile and ATV club in Montrose, Colorado. They consist of 118 families and have been around for over 20 years. Each winter, the Uncoparghe Valley Trail Riders groom 95 miles of trail for the forest for snowmobile use. They also agree with the forest service to maintain 85 miles of trails for off-road vehicles in the summertime. They keep the trails open and cleaned up for ATV use. Their favorite riding areas include the high country near Silverton, Uncompahgre Plateau, red rock country near Grand Junction, and the Gunnison Area. Visit their Facebook page at Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders for more information.
High Rocky Riders
The High Rocky Riders OHV club is dedicated to family-oriented recreation involving off-road motor vehicles. The club is active in their community, helping support various local charities and statewide OHV advocacy groups. Their favorite trails include the Four Mile riding area, St. Elmo – Hancock Pass, Tin Cup Pass, and Texas Creek. Please find more information about their club at highrockyriders.org.
CONNECTICUT
- Backyard Adventure UTV Tours
– East Canaan, CT
DELAWARE
- No information is available. If you know of any great riding trails in this area, please tell us in the comments below. We’d love to add them to our list.
FLORIDA
- Big Cypress National Preserve – Ochopee, FL
- Tates Hell OHV Trail System – Carabelle, FL
- Ocala OHV Trail System – Umatilla, FL
GEORGIA
- Houston Valley ORV Area – Rocky Face, GA
- Beasley Knob OHV Trail System – Blairsville, GA
- Offroad Adventures at Durhamtown – Union Point, GA
HAWAII
- Sand Island OHV Area – Honolulu, HI
- Upper Waiakea ATV and Dirt Bike Park – Hilo, HI
- Mauna Kea ATV & Dirt Bike Riding Area – Hilo, HI
IDAHO
- St. Anthony Sand Dunes– St. Anthony, ID
- Baumgartner Trails – Featherville, ID
- South Hills ATV Trails – Twin Falls, ID
Back Country ATV/UTV Association
Back Country ATV has approximately 120 members who love riding the mountains of North Idaho. They are an organization dedicated to keeping our public lands open to the public. They also strive to take good care of our public lands. Some of their favorite rides include the Bunco and Fourth of July areas. Learn more about them at backcountryatv.org.
ILLINOIS
- Little Egypt Off Road– Marion, IL
- South Fork Dirt Riders – Taylorville, IL
- Mill Creek Park – Marshall, IL
INDIANA
- Redbird State Recreation Area– Dugger, IN
- Interlake State Recreation Area– Lynnville, IN
- Haspin Acres – Laural, IN
Michiana Trail Riders Coalition
This club is located in South Bend, Indiana, but rides nationwide. Michiana Trail Riders Coalition has ridden from the east coast trails in Maine to as far west as Wyoming. Down south, they rode in South Carolina and up north to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. One of their favorite rides is the Badlands National Forest in South Dakota. Learn more about them at gomtrc.com.
IOWA
- Gypsum City OHV Park – Fort Dodge, IA
- Tama County OHV Park – TAMA, IA
- Nicholson Ford OHV Park – Marshalltown, IA
KANSAS
- Kansas Rocks Recreation Park – Mapleton, KS
- Perry Lake ATV Trail – Perry KS
- Tuttle Creek ORV Area– Randolph, KS
KENTUCKY
- Mine Made Paradise Adventure Park – Lockport, KY
- Rush Off-Road – Rush, KY
- Turkey Bay OHV Area – Golden Pond, KY
LOUISIANA
- Claiborne Multi-Use Trails– Forest Hill, LA
- Muddy Bottoms Recreation Park– Springhill, LA
- Bonnet Carre Spillway – Norco, LA
Southern Mud Riderz
Southern Mud Riderz ATV club has over 200 members who love to ride. The club is geared toward families and kids. Each October, they host an annual Halloween Ride to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Some of their favorite riding spots include Tower Trax ATV in Fluker, Red Creek Off-Road in Perkinston, Sabine ATV Park in Burkville, Mud Creek in Jacksonville, Brimstone, and many others. To learn more about Southern Mud Riderz, check out their Facebook page.
MAINE
- Aroostook County Trail System – Bangor, ME
- Patten ATV Club Trail System– Patten, ME
- Coburn Mountain ATV Riders – The Forks, ME
Patten ATV Club
Patten ATV club is an all-volunteer organization. They maintain approximately 100 miles of accessible trails, all side-by-side friendly. These trails run through Patten, Mount Chase, Moro, Hersey, Crystal & Stacyville. They are a family-oriented club and have well over 150 members. They have a poker run and attend the Patten Pioneer Days every year. To learn more about new trails, club information, or upcoming club events & rides, visit their website here.
KATAHDIN LODGE
Katahdin Lodge is located in the pristine Aroostook County North Maine Woods. The lodge is just 10 miles north of Patten. The area trail system winds through breathtaking forests, streams, and waterfalls and gives you direct access to Aroostook County’s extensive snowmobile and ATV trail systems. To learn more about Katahdin Lodge, visit their website here.
MARYLAND
- Wolf Den Run State Park – Kitzmiller, MD
- St. John’s Rock ORV Trail – Frostburg, MD
- Potomac State Forest ORV Trails – Oakland, MD
Maryland OHV Alliance
Although Maryland closed its trails in 2011, the Maryland OHV Alliance has been working with the DNR to open new trails. It has been a long, hard fight, but they have successfully expanded trail systems for OHVs in the state. To learn more about their efforts, visit mdohvalliance.org.
MASSACHUSETTS
- Beartown State Forest – Monterey, MA
- October Mountain State Forest – Stockbridge, MA
- Pittsfield State Forest – Pittsfield, MA
MICHIGAN
- Drummond Island ORV and ATV Trails – Drummond Island, MI
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes – Mears, MI
- Big Bear and Crapo Loops – Grayling, MI
Mud Brothers of the North ATV/UTV Club
The Mud Brothers of the North ATV Club aims to advance the general welfare and safety of ATV/UTV recreation. They head up one of Michigan’s most significant ORV events, Trek the Mighty Mac. This event allows people to drive over one of the largest bridges in the world and continue to ride trails in the Upper Peninsula, which is not legal any time of the year besides this event. Their favorite riding trails include the Indian River Area and Tomahawk trails. They also love to ride the Upper Peninsula area of Trout Lake and the Munising/Copper Harbor area. Find out more about this club by visiting mudbrothersatvclub.com.
MINNESOTA
- Spider Lake OHV Area – Pine River, MN
- Moose Walk/Moose Run ATV Trails – Finland, MN
- Iron Range Recreation Area – Gilbert, MN
Red River Riders ATV Club
Red River Riders is a family-oriented club. They frequently go to trails such as the Smokey Hills State Forest – which has some great mud holes, a lovely sand pit area, and a few challenging hills. They also love the Akeley trails. Most of all, they like to get out as a group, enjoy a great ride, laugh, and fellow wheeler enthusiasts! For more information, visit redriverridersatv.org.
The Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club
The Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club was formed in July 2009 and has over 350 members. They love riding in the Chippewa National Forest and surrounding areas. As a club, they focus on enjoying off-road riding opportunities, protecting and preserving the forest, and promoting safe and responsible off-road riding. To find out more about the Woodtick Wheelers, visit woodtickwheelers.com.
MISSISSIPPI
- Burdens Creek – Mt Olive, MS
- Red Creek Off-Road OHV Area – Perkinston, MS
- Mudslangers Offroad Trails – Woodland, MS
MISSOURI
- Flat Nasty Off-Road Park – Jadwin, MO
- St. Joe State Park – Park Hills, MO
- Finger Lakes State Park – Columbia, MO
MONTANA
- Blacktail Wild Bill Trail System – Lakeside, MT
- Pipestone OHV Area – Whitehall, MT
- Lionhead OHV Trails – West Yellowstone, MT
NEBRASKA
- Bessey OHV Trail System – Halsey, NE
- Cedar Run ATV Trail – Republican City, NE
- Blair Off Road ATV Park – Blair, NE
NEVADA
- Logandale OHV Trails – Logandale, NV
- Moon Rocks – Reno, NV
- Amargosa Dunes – Amargosa, NV
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- Jericho Mountain State Park – Berlin, NH
- Pisgah State Park – Ashuelot, NH
- Ride the Wilds ATV Trail System – Colebrook, NH
Millsfield ATV Club
Millsfield Pond is located in Northern NH near the town of Errol. Around the pond are over 100 miles of trails and logging roads available for ATV use, which the Millsfield ATV club maintains. Some of their favorite trails include Five Bridges and Deer Mountain. For more information on Millsfield ATV Club, visit their site at millsfieldatv.com.
Metallak ATV Club
Metallak ATV Club is located in Northern New Hampshire. Their goal is to help connect the trails of Northern New Hampshire ATV clubs. They connect with several other clubs in the area, which is a great benefit. All of their trails are UTV-friendly. Some favorites include the Diamond Peaks trail, along with the Sugar Hill trail. They both have excellent views. Visit their site at metallakatvclub.com for more information.
Sullivan County ATV Club
Sullivan County ATV Club is a small group with around 60 miles of trails between Claremont, Newport, and Unity, NH. One of their favorite rides includes Ride The Wilds – 1,000 miles of interconnected trails from Gorham to Pittsburg – Perfect for UTVs. Visit sullivancountyatv.org for more information on the Sullivan County ATV Club.
NEW MEXICO
- Gordys Hill/Johnson Hill OHV Area – Socorro, NM
- Haystack Mountain OHV Area – Roswell, NM
- Hackberry Lake OHV Area – Carlsbad, NM
NEW YORK
- Lewis County ATV Trail System – Lowville, NY
- Tall Pines ATV Park – Andover, NY
- Mettowee Off Road Park – Whitehall, NY
Oswego County ATV Club
OCATV Club is an ATV/UTV non-profit organization. They have approximately 1,500 members and are very family-oriented. They love to ride their trail system, which includes approximately 120 miles of trails that consist mostly of private landowners. Their trail system ranges from railroad beds to tight, technical woods trails. Visit their site at oswegocountyatv.org for more details.
Indian River ATV Club, Inc.
Indian River ATV Club is a non-profit organization based in Theresa, NY, Jefferson County. In 2003, a few friends started the club so that others could be as proactive as they are about the upkeep of the trails and enjoy riding ATVs. The club continues to help maintain the Rails of Trails trail system. Their favorite riding spots include a private trail in Newton Falls, NY, Tall Pines ATV Park, Andover, NY, and Tug Hill Region in Upstate NY. You can find out more about the Indian River ATV Club at indianriveratvclub.com.
NORTH CAROLINA
- Busco Beach ATV Park – Goldsboro, NC
- Wayhutta OHV Trail System – Franklin, NC
- Uwharrie OHV Trail System – Troy, NC
NORTH DAKOTA
- Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area – Langdon, ND
- Roughrider OHV Area – Huff, ND
- Kimball Bottoms OHV Area – Bismarck, ND
OHIO
- Bear Creek ATV Trails– East Sparta, OH
- Tecumseh Trails Offroad – Hemlock, OH
- Renegade Ridge – Bloomingdale, OH
OKLAHOMA
- Lake Murray State Park – Ardmore, OK
- Appalachia Bay ORV Area – Cleveland, OK
- Disney OHV Park – Disney, OK
OREGON
- Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area – Florence, OR
- Browns Camp OHV Area – Forest Grove, OR
- Prospect OHV Trail System – Prospect, OR
PENNSYLVANIA
- Mines and Meadows ATV Park – Wampum, PA
- Famous Reading Outdoors – Pottsville, PA
- Lost Trails ATV Park – Dunmore, PA
Lehigh Valley ATV Association
The Lehigh Valley ATV Association, Inc. was formed on March 28, 1985. It was one of the first ATV clubs in the state. The Association’s goal is to promote the fine sport of ATV’ing through safety training, public awareness, and respect for the environment. They are predominantly a family-oriented group who enjoy riding ATVs and having fun. Visit their site at lehighvalleyatv.com for more information.
Central Mountains ATV Association
Central Mountains ATV Association strives to promote the development and enhancement of ATV Riding Trails to benefit all ATV riders. They also support preserving and protecting our natural resources through responsible ATV riding. They love riding the Whiskey Springs and Bloody Skillet State trail systems. Visit their site at cmatva.org for more information.
Tri-County ATV
Tri-County ATV was formed in December of 2000. This club maintains over 1,000 acres of land, including marked trails, a dirt track, a kid’s play area, and a mud bog. Of course, this is their favorite place to ride. They host several events each year, including open houses and haunted rides. For more information on the Tri-County ATV club, visit tricountyatv.com.
RHODE ISLAND
- No information is available. If you know of any great riding trails in this area, please tell us in the comments below. We’d love to add them to our list.
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Carolina Adventure World – Winnsboro, SC
- Battery Park Offroad – Hemingway, SC
- River Neck Acres ATV Park – Florence, SC
SOUTH DAKOTA
- Black Hills National Forest – Sturgis, SD
- Railroad Buttes – Farmingdale, SD
- Talsma’s Trail Park – Avon, SD
TENNESSEE
- Windrock Park – Oliver Springs, TN
- Doe Mountain Recreation Area – Mountain City, TN
- Brimstone Recreation Area – Huntsville, TN
TEXAS
- Hidden Falls Adventure Park – Marble Falls, TX
- River Run ATV Park – Jacksonville, TX
- Escondido Draw Recreational Area – Ozona, TX
UTAH
- Paiute ATV Trail System – Fillmore, UT
- Sand Flats Recreation Area – Moab, UT
- Arapeen ATV Trail – Orangeville, UT
Utah ATV Association
This all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization was founded in 1985. Their purposes include preserving trail riders’ access to National Forest, State Parks, and BLM Lands and protecting the resources of these lands. They plan recreation opportunities for members and their families while promoting trail riding as a legitimate and respectable activity. They host the annual Utah ATV Ride For Life to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Utah. They also have monthly planned rides, campouts, potlucks, ATV rodeos, and picnics. Learn more about them at utahatv.com.
VERMONT
- Vermont ATV Sportsman’s Association– Barre, VT
West Rutland Sportsman’s Club
West Rutland Sportsman’s Club is the oldest ATV club in Vermont and is responsible for managing 55 miles of ATV trails throughout Rutland County. Their favorite riding trails are naturally their own. They have some beautiful trails. Nearly all their trails are off-road and feature magnificent mountain rides with great clearings for stunning views. To learn more about West Rutland Sportsman’s Club, visit their site here.
VIRGINIA
- Mountain View Trails Spearhead – Saint Paul, VA
- Big Boys Playground – Harrisonburg, VA
- Pocahontas Trail System: Spearhead – Coeburn, VA
WASHINGTON
- Evans Creek ORV Area – Buckley, WA
- Conconully OHV Area – Conconully, WA
- Riverside State Park ORV Area – Nine Mile Falls, WA
WEST VIRGINIA
- Indian Ridge Trails: Hatfield McCoy – Northfork, WV
- Buffalo Mountain Trails: Hatfield McCoy – Delbarton, WV
- Burning Rock Offroad Park – Tams, WV
WISCONSIN
- Dungood Trails – Marinette County – Dunbar, WI
- Iron County ATV Trail System – Hurley, WI
- Dead Horse Run Trail – Fifield, WI
Elk Country ATV Club
Elk Country ATV Club is located in the Chequamegon National Forest in Clam Lake, WI, where they love to ride. They have many miles of trails to ride on and some incredible scenery. When riding hundreds of miles of trails in the Chequamegon National Forest, nature comes alive. Visit elkcountryatvclub.com for more information.
The Kettle Moraine ATV Association
Kettle Moraine ATV Association promotes family-friendly, safe, and social riding opportunities. Every year, they conduct an ATV/UTV Charity Ride. Over the last 13 years, they’ve raised thousands of dollars for various charities. Last year, even amid the pandemic, they raised over $3,000. Some of their favorite rides include Antigo, WI Area (Langlade County), Mountain/Lakewood (Oconto/Marinette Counties) WI Area, Florence/Dunbar (Florence/Marinette Counties) WI Area and Black River Falls/Neillsville (Jackson/Clark Counties) WI Area.
For more information, Kettle Moraine ATV Association visit kmatva.com.
WYOMING
- Bighorn National Forest – Burgess Junction, WY
- Morrison Trail – Clark, WY
- Bear Lodge Mountains – Sundance, WY