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Where to ride

Where to ride in Nevada

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

The state program

Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program, run by Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (overseen by the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles).

The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicle Program is managed by the State of Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and overseen by the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles.

Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

Permits and stickers

What the state's own pages say riders need, residents and visitors alike, quoted word for word.

  • Residents

    Nevada OHV registration and decal (Nevada DMV OHV Unit)

    Most OHVs over 70cc and manufactured in 1976 or later must be registered and must display a valid registration decal in order to operate legally in Nevada.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Non-residents

    Out-of-state registration (15-day rule)

    Registration of an off-highway vehicle is not required if the vehicle is registered or certified in another state and is located in this State for not more than 15 days.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

Riding areas

Places the managing agency describes for off-highway riding, grouped by who runs them. The list is a starting point, not every trail in the state: the Forest Service and the BLM publish motor vehicle use maps for everything else.

Bureau of Land Management 5

  • Sand Mountain Recreation Area

    BLM Carson City Districtnear Fallon

    Visitation averages 50,000-70,000 visitors a year with the primary activity comprised of riding ATV's, motorcycles, sand rails, dune buggies and side by sides.

    Sand Mountain Recreation Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Nellis Dunes

    BLM Las Vegas Field Officenear Las Vegas

    The trails range in difficulty from novice to expert and attract many different types of OHVs, including sandrails, Motorcycles, and ATVs.

    Nellis Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Logandale Trails

    BLM Las Vegas Field Officenear Logandale

    Many of the trails accommodate most types of OHVs, although some trails are suitable only for particular types of vehicles: ATVs, specially modified SUVs and Jeeps, or motorcycles.

    Logandale Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Moon Rocks OHV Area

    BLM Carson City Districtnear Reno

    The recreation area features open OHV riding and multiple camping and staging areas.

    Moon Rocks OHV Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Winnemucca Sand Dunes

    BLM Humboldt Field Officenear Winnemucca

    Popular activities include off-roading (OHV), fat-tire biking, and photography.

    Winnemucca Sand Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

National Forest 1

  • King's Row Trailhead (Peavine area)

    Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forestnear Reno

    A variety of opportunities are available in the area including hiking, Mountain Biking, OHV ,and 4x4.

    King's Row Trailhead (Peavine area), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

Before you go

Each area's own page has its current status, seasons, fees and which trails take which vehicles. Rules differ between areas and change with fire danger and weather, so read it on the day.

Official maps

The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Nevada electric dirt bike law.

Nothing on this page says anyone may ride anywhere: it points to the agencies that decide. Reviewed 2026-09-29.