Where to ride
Where to ride dirt bikes in Nevada
Official riding areas and the permits Nevada 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
- 8
- On the map
- 7
- 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.
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1. Sand Mountain Recreation Area
Visitation averages 50,000-70,000 visitors a year with the primary activity comprised of riding ATV's, motorcycles, sand rails, dune buggies and side by sides.
Quoted facts for Sand Mountain Recreation Area: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
In addition to OHV riding on the open dunes, there are 23 miles of riding available on the designated trail system
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
- Fees
Fees are set at $40 for 1-7 days and $90 for an annual pass.
- Camping
Primitive camping is available at the base of the dunes
- Size
The 4,795 acre Sand Mountain Recreation Area is a designated OHV fee site
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days
Sand Mountain Recreation Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Sand Mountain Recreation Area Back to the map
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2. Nellis Dunes
The trails range in difficulty from novice to expert and attract many different types of OHVs, including sandrails, Motorcycles, and ATVs.
Quoted facts for Nellis Dunes: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
The Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area contains large sand dunes that offer Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts a wide array trails along with vistas of the Las Vegas Strip.
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
- Camping
This area is closed to camping and target shooting.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees, Size
Nellis Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Nellis Dunes Back to the map
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3. Logandale Trails
Many of the trails accommodate most types of OHVs, although some trails are suitable only for particular types of vehicles: ATVs, specially modified SUVs and Jeeps, or motorcycles.
Quoted facts for Logandale Trails: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
The Logandale Trails System (LTS) contains over 200 miles of trails, suitable for a variety of OHV types, as well as hiking and horseback riding.
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
- Camping
Picnicking and camping provide relaxing ways to experience the area.
- Size
There are numerous recreation opportunities available in the over 45,000 acres of the LTS
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees
Logandale Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Logandale Trails Back to the map
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4. Moon Rocks OHV Area
The recreation area features open OHV riding and multiple camping and staging areas.
Quoted facts for Moon Rocks OHV Area: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
- In the quote above
- Camping
Dispersed camping is allowed unless marked as prohibited (due to flash flood areas).
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Size
Moon Rocks OHV Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Moon Rocks OHV Area Back to the map
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5. Winnemucca Sand Dunes
Popular activities include off-roading (OHV), fat-tire biking, and photography.
Quoted facts for Winnemucca Sand Dunes: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
Visitors can enjoy camping, off-highway vehicle riding (OHV), hiking, photography and more on the scenic backdrop of the dune fields.
- Camping
Visitors can also camp farther into the sand dune complex but must be aware that private land is often not marked.
- Size
dune field stretches approximately 20 miles east to west
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees
Winnemucca Sand Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Winnemucca Sand Dunes Back to the map
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6. Silver State Trail
The Silver State Trail takes you through unique and spectacular backcountry in Nevada.
Quoted facts for Silver State Trail: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
The trail is hundreds of miles of designated OHV trails
- Vehicles
You can take your quad, your dirtbike or any other kind of Off-road Vehicle.
- Camping
This recreation site provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and shade structures.
source- Size
hundreds of miles of designated OHV trails
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- Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Fees
Silver State Trail, official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Map pin on the BLM page, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Silver State Trail Back to the map
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7. King's Row Trailhead (Peavine area)
A variety of opportunities are available in the area including hiking, Mountain Biking, OHV ,and 4x4.
Quoted facts for King's Row Trailhead (Peavine area): riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
OHV Trail Riding
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
King's Row Trailhead (Peavine area), official pagechecked 2026-09-29
Map point: Printed latitude and longitude, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, King's Row Trailhead (Peavine area) Back to the map
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8. Prison Hill Recreation Area (motorized section)
The Prison Hill OHV Area is managed by the Open Space Division of the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department.
Quoted facts for Prison Hill Recreation Area (motorized section): riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
Some of the many enhancements include development of a Tot-Lot, a Beginner Area, several new trails
- Vehicles
There are opportunities for dirt bikes, trials bikes, rock crawlers, jeeps, and ATV's.
- Season
The area is open dawn-to-dusk, year-round
- Fees
The area is open dawn-to-dusk, year-round, and is free to the public.
- Size
The southern section is about 900 acres.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Camping
Prison Hill Recreation Area (motorized section), official pagechecked 2026-09-29
No area here matches every filter you picked.
Permits and stickers
What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (overseen by the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles) runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.
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Residents
Nevada OHV registration and decal (Nevada DMV OHV Unit)
Most OHVs over 70cc and manufactured in 1976 or later must be registered and must display a valid registration decal in order to operate legally in Nevada.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-29
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Non-residents
Out-of-state registration (15-day rule)
Registration of an off-highway vehicle is not required if the vehicle is registered or certified in another state and is located in this State for not more than 15 days.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-29
The state program
Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program, run by Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (overseen by the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles).
The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicle Program is managed by the State of Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and overseen by the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles.
Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles 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
The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Nevada 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.