DNR - ORV Riding

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ORV RULES FOR STATE FOREST ROADS

Michigan residents have until Aug. 31 to help us decide which state forest roads will be open or closed to off-road vehicles in 2020. Mapping and inventorying state forest roads is an ongoing effort, with reviews being completed on the ground by staff as well as an in-depth review of public comments each year.
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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 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, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state trailheads.