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Where to ride

Where to ride dirt bikes in Idaho

Official riding areas and the permits Idaho asks for, each from the managing agency's own page, quoted and dated. Areas close for fire, weather, seasons and repairs, so check the page before you go.

Public areas
13
On the map
8
Reviewed
2026-09-30

Areas

Public land the managing agency describes for off-highway riding. 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.

8 of 13 places on the map; numbers match the list. 7 are placed from coordinates on their own page. 1 hollow pin is approximate: the centre of the ZIP code in the printed address, not the gate. 5 places have no pin: their pages give neither. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau.

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  1. 1. St. Anthony Sand Dunes

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear St. Anthony

    ORV users are strongly encouraged to avoid damage to vegetation and impacts to wildlife so that use of this unique area may continue.

    Quoted facts for St. Anthony Sand Dunes: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    Dunes up to 400 feet high attract riders from throughout the west.
    Vehicles
    These white quartz sand dunes are a unique and popular recreational playground for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, hikers and equestrians. source
    Season
    The riding area on the west side of St. Anthony Sand Dunes, west of Egin Lakes Campground (aka. "the big dunes") are closed from January 1 through sunrise on April 1.
    Fees
    Day use is $10 per day.
    Camping
    At Egin Lakes Campground, 26 of the 48 campsites are available to reserve on recreation.gov.
    Size
    The St. Anthony Sand Dunes consists of 10,600 acres of clear, shifting, white quartz sand.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days
    • Dunes and sand
    • Camping

    St. Anthony Sand Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, St. Anthony Sand Dunes Back to the map

  2. 2. Weiser Dunes

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear Weiser

    The 130 acres of sand dunes offer opportunities for motorcycles, OHVs, and dune buggies to explore sand trails, hill climbs, and open areas.

    Quoted facts for Weiser Dunes: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    In the quote above
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Fees
    There are no fees to ride here but machines must have a current Idaho OHV Registration Sticker.
    Camping
    Camping is allowed but the only facility is a vault toilet.
    Size
    In the quote above
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days
    • Dunes and sand
    • Open riding area
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Weiser Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Weiser Dunes Back to the map

  3. 3. Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead (Owyhee Front)

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear Melba

    The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles.

    Quoted facts for Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead (Owyhee Front): riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    Cross-country travel is only allowed in the 200 acre area immediate adjacent to the Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Size
    This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Open riding area
    • Names motorcycles

    Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead (Owyhee Front), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Printed geographic coordinates on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead (Owyhee Front) Back to the map

  4. 4. Fossil Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front)

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management

    The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles.

    Quoted facts for Fossil Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front): riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Fossil Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Fossil Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front) Back to the map

  5. 5. Rabbit Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front)

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management

    This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain.

    Quoted facts for Rabbit Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front): riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    In the quote above
    Vehicles
    The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles.
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Rabbit Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Rabbit Creek OHV Trail (Owyhee Front) Back to the map

  6. 6. Clay Peak OHV play area

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management (managed by Payette County under a Recreation and Public Purposes lease)near Payette

    Challenge your skills as you ride your motorcycle or OHV on a variety of terrains in this OHV play area.

    Quoted facts for Clay Peak OHV play area: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    Numerous trails, hill climbs and race courses will help you hone your abilities.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Clay Peak OHV play area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Clay Peak OHV play area Back to the map

  7. 7. Little Gem OHV play area

    Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Managementnear Emmett

    Challenge your skills as you ride your motorcycle or OHV on a variety of terrains in this OHV play area.

    Quoted facts for Little Gem OHV play area: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    Numerous trails, hill climbs and dry washes will test your abilities and help you hone your riding skills.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Little Gem OHV play area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Printed geographic coordinates on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Little Gem OHV play area Back to the map

  8. 8. Canfield Mountain Single Track Trail System

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Idaho Panhandle National Forests

    The Canfield Mountain Trail System was designed for motorized trail bikes and bicycles.

    Quoted facts for Canfield Mountain Single Track Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Names motorcycles

    Canfield Mountain Single Track Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  9. 9. Payette National Forest OHV trails

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Payette National Forest

    OHV's include all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), four-wheelers, three-wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, and snowmobiles.

    Quoted facts for Payette National Forest OHV trails: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    The Payette has trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and motorized use.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Payette National Forest OHV trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  10. 10. Salmon-Challis National Forest OHV trails

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Salmon-Challis National Forest

    OHVs include off-highway motorcycles (OHMs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs, also called side-by-sides), and 4-wheel drive trucks.

    Quoted facts for Salmon-Challis National Forest OHV trails: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    The Salmon-Challis National Forest is home to many trails that allow motorized use.
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Camping
    The USDA Forest Service allows camping at designated OHV staging areas and campgrounds near OHV roads and trails.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Salmon-Challis National Forest OHV trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  11. 11. Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests OHV routes

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

    Off-Highway Vehicles include motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), and Utility Type Vehicles (UTVs).

    Quoted facts for Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests OHV routes: riding, season, fees, camping
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Camping
    Common OHV Camping Areas include the Highway 14 Corridor, North Fork of the Clearwater Corridor, and the Palouse Corridor.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Size
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests OHV routes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  12. 12. Boise National Forest OHV trails

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Boise National Forest

    Off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer.

    Quoted facts for Boise National Forest OHV trails: riding, season, fees, camping
    Vehicles
    This includes all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, E-Bikes, and utility task vehicles (UTVs), Side-by-Sides.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
    • Names motorcycles

    Boise National Forest OHV trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  13. 13. Idaho Falls Raceway / Noise Park

    City City of Idaho Fallsnear Idaho Falls

    Noise Park also is home to IDAHO FALLS MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION

    Quoted facts for Idaho Falls Raceway / Noise Park: riding, season, fees, camping
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size

    Address as printed: 8433 W Arco Highway Idaho Falls, ID 83402

    Idaho Falls Raceway / Noise Park, official pagechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 83402 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

Permits and stickers

What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.

  • Non-residents

    Idaho non-resident OHV sticker

    Starting on January 1, 2020, the State of Idaho will require non-residents riding in Idaho to purchase a non-resident off-highway vehicle (OHV) sticker.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Idaho OHV validation sticker (resident and nonresident)

    Current IDPR OHV validation sticker for resident and nonresident.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

The state program

Idaho Off-Highway Vehicle Program (ATVs, UTVs & Motorbikes), run by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

When you purchase your certificate of number sticker for your OHV, the fees collected go towards trail maintenance, OHV education, safety programs, and protecting trail access.

Idaho Off-Highway Vehicle Program (ATVs, UTVs & Motorbikes), 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

The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Idaho 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.