Where to ride
Where to ride dirt bikes in Arizona
Public riding areas, private motocross tracks and the permits Arizona asks for. Public areas are quoted from the managing agency's page, tracks from their own sites, each dated. Places close for fire, weather, seasons, races and repairs, so check the page before you go.
- Public areas
- 6
- Tracks
- 1
- On the map
- 7
- Reviewed
- 2026-09-30
Areas
Public land the managing agency describes for off-highway riding, and privately run tracks and riding parks open to the public. Each card quotes the place’s own page on the riding, vehicles, season, ride days, fees, camping and size; what the page does not print is named on a hatched line. The Forest Service and the BLM publish motor vehicle use maps for public land not listed here.
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1. Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area
This 2,000-acre area of rolling sand dunes provides a great opportunity for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts.
Quoted facts for Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
There are low sparsely vegetated dunes for those preferring a slower paced ride while several larger dunes provide a challenge for the adventurous rider.
- Vehicles
visitors are allowed to ride all types of vehicles including sand rails, ATVs, motorbikes, and four-wheel drive trucks within the fenced area.
- Fees
Recreation use fees of $3.00 per vehicle are collected at the site.
- Camping
There are campsites that have a picnic table and campfire ring
- Size
- In the quote above
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days
Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area Back to the map
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2. Standard Wash OHV Area
Near Lake Havasu City, Standard Wash OHV Area is an unrestricted playground for off-highway vehicles (OHVs), ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps and others.
Quoted facts for Standard Wash OHV Area: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
The site is one of the major access points to the Lake Havasu Travel Management Trail System.
- Vehicles
Standard Wash OHV Area is an unrestricted playground for off-highway vehicles (OHVs), ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps and others.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
Standard Wash OHV Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Standard Wash OHV Area Back to the map
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3. Boulders OHV Staging Area (Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain OHV area)
A popular staging area for the Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation area which showcases a motorized off-highway route system in the scenic Upper Sonoran Desert landscape.
Quoted facts for Boulders OHV Staging Area (Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain OHV area): riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
With over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails, ranging from 1,700 to 3,500 feet in elevation, this recreation area is bound to please any off-highway vehicle enthusiast.
- Vehicles
single-track motorbike trails
- Season
The best season of use is between October and May.
- Camping
The semi-primitive staging area has over 10 acres available for camping and includes a vault toilet and information kiosk.
- Size
over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails
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- Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Fees
Boulders OHV Staging Area (Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain OHV area), official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Boulders OHV Staging Area (Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain OHV area) Back to the map
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4. Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area
The Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) area provides ample opportunities for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts.
Quoted facts for Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
OHV Open Area Riding
- Vehicles
Motorists can ride their 2-, 3-, and 4-wheen vehicles through 13,500 acres
- Size
13,500 acres of volcanic cinder cones and craters surrounded by ponderosa pines.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Printed GPS coordinates (35°19'41.0"N 111°31'23.0"W) converted to decimal, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area Back to the map
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5. The Rolls OHV Permit Zone
Motorized use requires a Tonto NF OHV Permit.
Quoted facts for The Rolls OHV Permit Zone: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
Every motorized vehicle in a Tonto NF OHV Permit Zone (i.e. ATVs, UTVs/SxSs, dirtbikes, Jeeps, SUVs, full-size vehicles, etc.) must have at least one rider in possession of a Tonto NF OHV Permit
source- Season
These trails and OHV Permit Zones are open year-round subject to severe weather and other special Forest Closure Orders.
source- Fees
3-Day Permit $10
source- Camping
Camping is not allowed in staging areas.
source- Size
this 24,000 acre area has approximately 150 miles of motorized routes that vary in width and challenge
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Ride days
The Rolls OHV Permit Zone, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Printed latitude and longitude (staging area) (page), checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, The Rolls OHV Permit Zone Back to the map
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6. Bulldog Canyon OHV Permit Zone
A Tonto OHV Permit is currently required for motorized use in this area, available at Recreation.gov.
Quoted facts for Bulldog Canyon OHV Permit Zone: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
Bulldog Canyon routes are all full size vehicle width and provide access to the beautiful Sonoran desert and Goldfield Mountains.
- Vehicles
Every motorized vehicle in a Tonto NF OHV Permit Zone (i.e. ATVs, UTVs/SxSs, dirtbikes, Jeeps, SUVs, full-size vehicles, etc.) must have at least one rider in possession of a Tonto NF OHV Permit
source- Season
These trails and OHV Permit Zones are open year-round subject to severe weather and other special Forest Closure Orders.
source- Fees
3-Day Permit $10
source- Size
Bulldog Canyon is 34,000 acres in size and provides approximately 20 miles of open routes.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Camping
Bulldog Canyon OHV Permit Zone, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Printed latitude and longitude (staging area) (page), checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Bulldog Canyon OHV Permit Zone Back to the map
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7. Arizona Cycle Park
From a nearly two-mile championship layout to purpose-built tracks for minis and developing riders.
Quoted facts for Arizona Cycle Park: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
An almost two-mile, 28-foot-wide track with loamy soil, sand, elevation changes, step-ups, off-camber turns, jumps and rhythm sections.
source- Season
Schedule is subject to weather and track conditions.
- Size
Six tracks. One destination.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Address as printed: 25848 S 279th Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Arizona Cycle Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 85326 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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Permits and stickers
What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Arizona State Parks and Trails runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.
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Residents
Arizona OHV Decal (resident, through ADOT MVD)
Arizona residents must register their OHV and obtain their OHV decal through the Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) or an authorized third-party service provider.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-29
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Non-residents
Arizona non-resident OHV Decal (Arizona Game and Fish Department)
If a non-resident does not have or is not eligible to obtain a 'street legal' registration, then they will need to purchase a non-resident OHV decal through the Arizona Game and Fish Department website by creating a portal account.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-29
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Non-residents
Arizona non-resident OHV Decal (scope)
Non-resident OHV decals ONLY allow travel on non-maintained roads and trails.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-29
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Everyone
Arizona OHV Decal
All OHVs designed by the manufacturer primarily for use over unimproved terrain, and weigh 2,500 pounds or less, are required by law to display a valid Arizona OHV decal to operate on public and state trust lands in Arizona.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-29
The state program
Off-Highway Vehicle Program, run by Arizona State Parks and Trails.
Off-Highway Vehicle Program, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Before you go
Each place's own page has its current status, seasons, fees and which trails take which vehicles. Rules differ between places and change with fire danger, weather and race schedules, so read it on the day. Tracks set their own gear, age and entry rules.
Official maps
- Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Guide (Arizona State Parks and Trails OHV Program)
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps (USFS)
- Tonto National Forest OHV Permit Zones
The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Arizona electric dirt bike law.
Near a state line? The nearest-places finder looks across every state.
Riding with kids? Where kids can ride lists the places whose own pages mention young riders.
Packing for the day? See the trail-day kit.
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Nothing on this page says anyone may ride anywhere: it points to the agencies that decide. A tag such as “Camping” means the quoted page says so, not that we have been there. Reviewed 2026-09-30.