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Recreation Region: Pawnee National Grassland

Main Draw OHV Area

The Main Draw Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area is the only location on the Pawnee National Grassland where non-licensed vehicles are permitted. The area, usually open November 1 through April 9, is in the northwest corner of the Grassland, only a few miles from the Wyoming border. This two-mile long draw or gully is popular with dirt bike riders and others with vehicles under 50 inches wide and must have a spark arrester. Vehicles are required to stay within the draw, and not ride on roads or across the prairie.  The OHV must be registered with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

General Information

11/1 - 4/9

All OHVs must be registered with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.  For information call 303-866-3437 or visit www.parks.state.co.us

Vehicles cannot be ridden cross country on the Grassland. OHVs must be registered with Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Park and unload OHVs only in the designated parking area.  OHVs must not exceed 50" wide and have a spark arrester.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.902472

Longitude: -104.625788

Directions

From Ault, travel 23 miles north on Highway 85 to WCR 122.  Turn east (right) and travel for 8 miles to WCR 45.  Turn north (left turn) and travel approximately 2 miles.  Turn east and follow grassland road #640 to parking area.

Parking

A large parking area is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 14th, 2025