Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

There are many incredible roads and trails designated for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) for exploration in the San Juan National Forest.  Please review out OHV Motorized Vehicle Rules and Regulations before you head out on your adventure.

Know Before You Go

• Permits: Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages all OHV registrations and permits for both in-state and out-of-state OHVs. To purchase permits and register online, visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV Registrations and Permits
• Know where you can ride: Check out the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) online or pick them up at Forest Offices. These maps show you where to ride a given type of motorized vehicle, seasonal or wildlife closures, and more.

Ride Responsibly

• Tread Lightly: Join the San Juan NF and Tread Lightly!®  by following policies, regs and guidelines to minimize impact and allow for future use of the outdoors by leaving it better than you found it.
• Stay the Trail: Tips and Etiquette
• Act Responsibly: Respect the environment and the rights of others

OHV Road Riding

San Juan National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) differentiate between roads open to highway-legal vehicles only and roads open to ALL vehicles. Plan ahead and know where you can take your OHV.

OHV Trail Riding

San Juan National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) identify which trails are open to wheeled vehicles 50 inches or less in width and which trails are open to motorcycles / e-bikes only. 

OHV Camping

In addition to the several San Juan National Forest’s developed campgrounds situated near OHV roads and trails, dispersed camping is also allowed in many of these areas, as shown on the San Juan National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs).

If you plan to disperse camp, please review Dispersed Camping Regulations before your trip.

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Aspen Guard Station

Aspen Guard Station is a beautiful cabin. Built between 1938-1940, this cabin offers a visit to the past  while being near enough to civilization to have a foot in both worlds.  This old cabin…

Aspen Loop Trail

Aspen Loop Trail (631) boasts incredible natural beauty thanks to the thick aspen forests and the wild peaks of the La Plata Mountains. Hesperus Mountain, one of the most notable peaks in this San…

Aspen Spur Trail

Aspen Spur Trail (175) connects the west end and east end of Aspen Loop Trail (631). Distance (one way): 5 milesMinimum elevation: 9,510 feetMaximum elevation: 10,193 feet

Bear Creek Trail

Bear Creek trail (607) begins at the confluence of Bear Creek and the Dolores River and merges with a portion of the Highline Loop National Recreation Trail, eight miles upstream. This is a great…

Beri ATV Trail

Beri ATV Trail #812 begins and ends at Middle Mountain Road, Forest Road 724. Middle Mountain Road head north of Vallecito Reservoir. The trail has lovely views through the trees as it climbs,…

Boggy Draw Trail System

The Boggy Draw trail system is an extensive system of loop trails just outside of Dolores. With over 75 miles of well-maintained trails, Boggy Draw is an extremely popular destination for tourists…

Box Canyon Trail

Box Canyon Trail starts along FS561 shortly before you reach Transfer Campground. There is a sign on the right (east) side of the road for the Box Canyon Trail. This is a good place to park. The…

Bull Creek Trail

Bull Creek Trail #682 is a two-track road that begins at Forest Road 613, Fossett Gulch Road and ends at the boundary with Southern Ute Agency. The trail begins in ponderosa pine and gambel oak…

Burro Bridge Campground

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Two miles northeast of Dunton, Burro Bridge is one of three campgrounds along the West Dolores Road (Forest Rd. 535). The campground has 14 sites with a few shade trees on a sloping hillside above…

Calico, Lower/South Trail

Calico trail is comprised of two sections: Upper or North Calico (208) and Lower or South Calico (211). The southernly portion is referred to as the Lower Calico trail (211) of the trail is accessed…