Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Prescott National Forest has nearly 400 miles of trails designed for motorized travel. Two day-use sites, Alto Pit and Hayfield Draw, offer open areas to ride and there are challenging trails for everyone from beginners to expert riders. Alto Pit OHV Campground is located within an open ride area surrounded by trails designed for off-road enthusiasts. Of the 1300 miles of road on the forest, over 1200 miles are open to off-highway vehicles.

Electronic Bicycles (E-bikes)

For information about e-bikes on the Forest, please see Use of Electronic Bicycles (E-bikes) on Prescott National Forest

Travel Management Rule and Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs)

The Travel Management Rule (TMR) was implemented on Prescott NF in 2009. TMR is a federal rule that requires all national forests and grasslands to designate a system of roads, trails, and areas for motorized use, and to prohibit all motor vehicle use off the designated system. Travel Management balances the public's enjoyment of motorized travel while caring for the land and its natural resources.

Free Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) that indicate what roads, trails, and areas are open to motor vehicle travel are available at each district office and online. It is your responsibility to ensure you are driving on an open road or trail or within and open area, and the free MVUM will provide you with this information. Follow the link above to download a copy.

Report Trail Conditions: Help us manage trails for your safety and enjoyment by reporting your experience to the Prescott Trails Safety Coalition.

OHV Road Riding

Of the 1300 miles of road on the forest, over 1200 miles are open to off-highway vehicles. In the State of Arizona, OHV riding is managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Please visit their website to ensure that you understand the requirements and restrictions for road and trail riding. https://www.azgfd.com/off-highway-vehicle/

OHV Trail Riding

Prescott National Forest has nearly 400 miles of trails designed for motorized travel.

OHV Open Area Riding

Two day-use sites, Hayfield Draw and Alto Pit OHV Areas, offer open areas to ride and there are challenging trails for everyone from beginners to expert riders.