DNR - ORV/ATV Riding

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View the new interactive trail map
A new interactive map (GIS) is now available for state-designated ORV, ATV and motorcycle routes and trails (includes ORV scramble areas). Click on the trail segment to see where it is located, find out if an ORV license and trail permit is needed, download PDF maps and data files and more.

Interactive ORV Route and Trail Map
Zoom in to view trail details, learn if an ORV license and trail permit is needed, download PDF maps and data files and more.
Silver Lake State Park ORV Area
Enjoy 450 acres of off-roading excitement in this ORV scramble area.
ORV Use on State Forest Roads
Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsul state forest roads are open (unless posted closed) with additional forest roads in the southern Lower Peninsula coming in 2019.

Forest Roads Open to ORV Use

Thousands of miles of state forest roads have recently opened to ORV use. Beginning Jan. 1, of the total 7,552 miles of state forest roads in the Northern Lower Peninsula, 6,308 miles will be open to ORV use. An ORV license is required.

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