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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.  

OHV Camping

Alto Pit OHV Campground is located within an open ride area surrounded by trails designed for off-road enthusiasts.

Search for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Opportunities

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Juniper Mountains

Biking Hiking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping
Recreational Opportunities include: hiking, mountain biking, dispersed camping, horse riding, and OHV trail riding.  Please note: mechanized travel  is prohibited within the boundaries of the…

Martin Canyon Trail #103

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
This trail, which borders but does not enter the Woodchute Wilderness, was originally built many years ago with a bulldozer. The purpose was to build and gain access to the water tanks in Martin…

Perkinsville - Hickey Mountain

Horse Riding and Camping Biking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking
Area northeast of Chino Valley, and southwest of Sycamore Canyon.  Trail information will be added as time allows.  Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve this web site.  

Poland Junction

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
Recreational opportunities include hiking, motorcycle riding, horse riding, and OHV riding.  There are no developed recreation sites in this part of the forest.  Trail information will be added as…

Prescott Valley, South

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, and motorized trails.  There are no developed recreation sites in this part of the forest.  Trail information will be added as time allows.  Thank you for…

Sheridan Mountain/Smith Mesa

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Popular OHV areas with numerous trails designed with off-road enthusiasts in mind.  There are no developed recreation sites in this part of the forest.  The webpage for Sheridan…

Smith Mesa Corral Trail #665

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
The Smith Mesa Corral trail is 1.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 9898b and ends at Forest Trail 666.This trail is in the Sheridan Mountain/Smith Mesa area which is popular with off-road…

Sycamore Trail #503

Biking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking
The Sycamore trail is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 9710p and ends at Nfssr 639.

Last updated July 22nd, 2025