Motorized Vehicle Use Permit

A Motorized Vehicle Use Trail Permit is required for any motor vehicle traveling on motorized use trails in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota. Motorized Trail permits may be purchased directly from Black Hills National Forest offices, many local vendors, ordered online (permits mailed), or from the Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association Visitor Center, located off Exit 61 on I-90.

Motorized Trail Permits - In the SD portion of the Forest, you will need to display a valid Black Hills Motorized Trail Permit for the following:

• Riding an OHV on designated motorized trails
• Riding an unlicensed OHV on a forest road designated as “Open to All Vehicles” (Vehicles with a valid state license plate are not required to display a permit unless they are driving on a designated motorized trail)

Permit sales support maintenance of the Forest’s motorized trail system. 

Learn more about Motorized Travel on the Black Hills National Forest.

State Law (July 1, 2023) - The Black Hills National Forest collects fees related to motorized trail permits, which allows riding an OHV on designated motorized trails.  For Off-Road Vehicle fees and requirements required by the State of South Dakota, please visit the South Dakota Department of Revenue for additional information, guidance, and application instructions.