DNR - ORV Riding

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Our online license system will be unavailable Saturday, Feb. 15 through Monday, Feb. 18. You will be able to purchase a pre-printed snowmobile or ORV permit during that time at many locations across the state.
Dealers selling pre-printed trail permits »

Interactive ORV Route and Trail Map
A new interactive map (GIS) is now available for state-designated motorized trails. Zoom in to view trail details, download PDF maps and more.
Silver Lake State Park ORV Area
Enjoy 450 acres of off-roading excitement in this ORV scramble area.
Holly Oaks ORV Park (Oakland County) coming 2020!
A new ORV park, which is the result of a collaboration between the DNR and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, is moving forward in Oakland County.
ORV Use on State Forest Roads
Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula state forest roads are open (unless posted closed) to riders.

Forest Roads Open to ORV Use

Thousands of miles of state forest roads are open to ORV use. An ORV license is required.

A Recreation Passport is required for entry into most state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state trailheads.