Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), four-wheelers, three wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, and snowmobiles.
Federal regulations require the operator of an OHV to follow these rules when on National Forest land:
- Operate OHV’s only on areas, roads and trails designated as open to OHVs.
- Operator and vehicle must meet all applicable state vehicle/operator requirements when on roads open to large vehicles.
- Vehicle must be equipped with state approved muffler and/or speak arrester.
- Recreational riding within developed campgrounds is prohibited. OHV’s may only be to enter and leave campgrounds.
- Operating a vehicle in a manner which damages the land, wildlife, or vegetation is prohibited.
OHV Trail Riding
Please check the Call Before You Haul phone line at (803) 561-4025 for the most recent closures and openings. The date recorded in the hotline trail report reflects the date the trail was opened or closed. The message will remain the same until the open/closed status changes.
South Carolina has adopted new laws affecting ATV riders. Please make sure you are abiding by them.
Search for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Opportunities
Cedar Springs OHV Trail
Cedar Springs OHV Trail is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. The trail is only managed for all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and dirt bikes. Jeeps, Hummers and other 4WD…
Enoree OHV Trail
The Enoree Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail travels along rolling piedmont hills and through pine forests. Offering 23 miles of trail, with interconnecting loops, riders have the opportunity for rides…
Enoree Ranger District
The Enoree is well-known for its recreation opportunities on the Enoree, Tyger and Broad rivers, as well as a challenging Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail. It also offers outstanding hiking, boating,…
Francis Marion National Forest
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Long Cane Ranger District
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The Long Cane is home to the Forks Area Trail System, an internationally known biking trail network. Both piedmont districts offer outstanding hiking, boating, hunting, target shooting and equestrian…
Parsons Mountain OHV Trail
Parsons Mountain OHV Trail is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. The trail is only managed for all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and dirt bikes. Jeeps, Hummers and other 4WD…
Sumter National Forest
Sumter National Forest has three districts: the Long Cane, the Enoree, and the Andrew Pickens.In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Long Cane Ranger…
Wambaw Cycle Trail (North Loop)
A figure-eight motorcycle and OHV trail, this sandy course winds through fragrant pine woods with shimmering hardwoods in the understory. Along the way riders can glimpse vernal ponds with bald…
Wambaw Cycle Trail (South Loop)
A figure-eight motorcycle and OHV trail, this sandy course winds through fragrant pine woods with shimmering hardwoods in the understory. Along the way riders can glimpse vernal ponds with bald…