OHV Information
The Black Hills offers over 3,800 miles of roads and trails for motorized vehicles. Over 700 miles of system trails are designated for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) and available for riding with a valid Motorized Trail Permit.
The Motor Vehicle Use Map is the official map for designating all roads, trails and areas available for public motorized travel on the National Forest. Visitors should not rely on any other maps for making decisions about motorized travel.
The MVUM is available free to the public from local Forest Service offices, local vendors and/or online (below).
Motor Vehicle Use Map
The Motor Vehicle Use Map and Travel Aids are available in multiple formats.
Motorized Vehicle Use SD 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.
WY ORV Permits
Black Hills National Forest partners with the WY State Trails Program. The trails on the National Forest are covered by this partnership & trail users are required to have a WY State ORV Permit displayed on their vehicles. A Black Hills National Forest Trail Permit is not required by OHVs using trails in WY.
Motorized Trailheads
There are currently 21 designated motorized trailheads on the Forest.
Know the Trail
Learn about OHV Areas Open to Cross-Country Travel, OHVs & Hunting, & OHV Camping, along with direction for OHV width measurement, Riding Responsibly and Tread Lightly.
FAQs
Review frequently asked questions about the Motor Vehicle Use on the forest.
Quick OHV Packet Guide
See a compilation of quick information on forest motorized travel.
Travel Management Plan
The Forest Travel Management Plan identified roads and trails open to motorized travel.
Do Your Part - Don't Spread Invasive Species
Help prevent new infestations and avoid spreading invasive species. Clean and wash dirt and seeds from motorized vehicles prior to riding the roads and trails.
For more information on National and Regional Travel Management Policy and Implementation: