Off Highway Vehicles U. S. Forest Service and BLM lands provide trail-riding opportunities for off highway vehicles (OHV), such as motorcycles and ATV's. For trail information contact the Forest Service Office or BLM office closest to the area where you plan to use you're ATV. All OHV's used for recreation on public lands must be registered and display a current OHV decal. A non-resident using an OHV that is not registered in a nonresident's home state must purchase a nonresident temporary-use permit. Permits are available from any Fish Wildlife and Parks office.

View off highway vehicle use information by: Complete Listings Cities with contacts for off highway vehicle use big sky bozeman darby dillon fishtail fort benton philipsburg west yellowstone Or view information by selecting a travel region: Off Highway Vehicle Resources Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks USDA Forest Service - Northern Region OHV Off highway vehicles (OHVs) include motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), quadricycles, dune buggies, amphibious vehicles and air cushion vehicles. Snowmobiles are not OHVs. Registration Off highway vehicles operating on public land for recreational purposes must be registered and display decals. OHVs must be registered at the County Treasurers offices in the county where the owner resides. Registrations expire December 31 of each year. OHVs that are properly registered in another state may operate in Montana for up to 30 consecutive days. Non-residents with OHVs that are not registered may purchase a temporary use permit that is valid for the calendar year. Permits are $5. Trails Program Most OHV trails are on public land. Trails are maintained by local clubs or government agencies with grant money provided by FWP. OHV funds are derived from OHV gas tax refund and decal fees. For information about trail riding areas contact the local Forest Service or BLM office for a travel plan map. Contact FWP at 406-444-7317 for more information.