Trails & Riding Areas

North Dakota trail closures protect wet terrain from heavy ATVs and explain how riders check current trail status.

North Dakota OHV trail access rules explain why routes stay open without a universal statewide riding calendar.

North Dakota snowmobile trails close April 1, but this date does not grant automatic summer ATV or UTV access.

North Dakota grassland campground rules explain how to choose campsites, verify vehicle access, manage fires, and plan OHV rides.

North Dakota cross country travel rules explain how ATV and UTV riders find legal national grassland routes and avoid fines.

North Dakota grassland motor vehicle use maps show authorized motorized routes and travel restrictions for public lands.

North Dakota sandbars during low water levels require checking access rules and terrain stability before riding ATVs.

North Dakota Corps of Engineers land rules explain how ATV and UTV riders verify authorized off-highway vehicle access routes.

Kimball Bottoms provides a 400-acre open OHV riding area along the Missouri River south of Bismarck, North Dakota.

North Dakota trailheads with trailer parking offer practical staging options for ATVs and side-by-sides across the state.