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Where to ride

Where to ride in Montana

Official riding areas and the permits Montana asks for, each from the managing agency's own page, quoted and dated. Areas close for fire, weather, seasons and repairs, so check the page before you go.

Public areas
4
On the map
3
Quoted facts
8
Reviewed
2026-09-30

Areas

Public land the managing agency describes for off-highway riding. Each card quotes the place’s own page on the riding, vehicles, season, ride days, fees, camping and size; what the page does not print is named on a hatched line. The Forest Service and the BLM publish motor vehicle use maps for public land not listed here.

3 of 4 places on the map; numbers match the list. 3 are placed from coordinates on their own page. 1 place has no pin: its page gives neither. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau.

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  1. 1. Pipestone Off-Highway Vehicle Area

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear Butte

    It is a popular area for motorcycle and ATV riding enthusiasts.

    Riding
    There are about 75 miles of developed riding trails.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Size
    This 30,000-acre travel management area is located approximately 15 miles east of Butte and just north of I-90.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Pipestone Off-Highway Vehicle Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Printed latitude and longitude, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  2. 2. Glendive OHV Area (SRMA)

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear Glendive

    Glendive Short Pine OHV Area is a 2,800 acres recreation area classified by the BLM as a limited area; which means operators are limited to existing roads and trails for motorcycles, four wheelers, four-wheel drive trucks and sport-utility vehicles.

    Riding
    The vast array of trails crisscrossing the landscape gives motorists the option of an easy ride or a steep challenge.
    Size
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Glendive OHV Area (SRMA), official pagechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Printed latitude and longitude, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  3. 3. Glasgow OHV

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear Glasgow

    This 40-acre recreation area located just one mile north of Glasgow, Montana, is open to off-road travel by ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts.

    Riding
    The varied topography offers challenging climbs and natural launches for the experienced rider as well as flat areas and gentle slopes for the beginner.
    Size
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Beginner or youth area
    • Open riding area
    • Names motorcycles

    Glasgow OHV, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Printed latitude and longitude, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  4. 4. #775 Trout Ridge Trailhead

    National Forest Kootenai National Forest

    Trout Ridge Trail #775 follows the Montana/Idaho border at the head end of the Trout Creek Roadless Area offering spectacular views of the Clark Fork and Coeur d' Alene River valleys.

    Vehicles
    Motorcycle use is allowed on Trout Ridge Trail #775.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Names motorcycles

    #775 Trout Ridge Trailhead, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

Permits and stickers

What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.

  • Residents

    OHV Resident Trail Pass

    An OHV Resident Trail Pass is required to ride on designated motorized routes and trails on public lands in Montana.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  • Non-residents

    Nonresident Temporary Use Permit

    Nonresidents using their OHVs (includes motorcycles, ATVs, side by sides) in Montana are required to purchase an annual Nonresident Temporary Use Permit, which is valid for the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-30

  • Everyone

    Off-highway OHV registration and decal

    If you wish to ride your OHV on public land or trails (off-highway), it must be registered.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-30

The state program

Off-Highway Vehicles (registration, trail pass and nonresident permit), run by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

If you wish to ride your OHV on public land or trails (off-highway), it must be registered.

Off-Highway Vehicles (registration, trail pass and nonresident permit), official pagechecked 2026-09-30

Before you go

Each place's own page has its current status, seasons, fees and which trails take which vehicles. Rules differ between places and change with fire danger, weather and race schedules, so read it on the day. Tracks set their own gear, age and entry rules.

Official maps

Near a state line? The nearest-places finder looks across every state.

Nothing on this page says anyone may ride anywhere: it points to the agencies that decide. A tag such as “Camping” means the quoted page says so, not that we have been there. Reviewed 2026-09-30.