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Where to ride dirt bikes in New York

Public riding areas, private motocross tracks and the permits New York 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
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Tracks
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On the map
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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.

1 of 4 places on the map; numbers match the list. 1 hollow pin is approximate: the centre of the ZIP code in the printed address, not the gate. 3 places have no pin: their pages give neither. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau.

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  1. 1. Lewis County Trail System

    County Lewis County Recreation, Forestry and Parks

    The Trail system access includes dirt bikes, ATV's and side by sides up to 2000 lbs.

    Quoted facts for Lewis County Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Season
    The trail system is scheduled to open April 1st based on conditions (late spring will delay opening) and closes the Tuesday after Columbus Day in October but can change due to weather and trail conditions.
    Fees
    An annual trail permit costs $70/OHV.
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Ride days, Camping, Size
    • Names motorcycles

    Lewis County Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  2. 2. St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Recreational Trail System

    County St. Lawrence County

    2026 MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY MULTI-USE TRAIL SYSTEM!

    Quoted facts for St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Recreational Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
    Vehicles
    including registered dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, under the weight and length limit set forth in the VTV source
    Season
    The ATV Permit Season shall run from May 15th through September 15th of each year, unless otherwise established by the Board of Legislators on or before its March Board meeting. source
    Fees
    The annual St. Lawrence County OHV Permit is $65 for the first OHV, with a $20 discount if you are a member of a local ATV/OHV Club with an active Trail Agreement.
    Camping
    NO CAMPING OR FIRES ARE PERMITTED. source
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Ride days, Size
    • Names motorcycles

    St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Recreational Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  3. 3. Unadilla MX

    Private track or park Unadilla MXnear New Berlin

    Perhaps no track in American motocross speaks more loudly in the record books and the annals of history as Unadilla.

    Quoted facts for Unadilla MX: riding, season, fees, camping
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size

    Unadilla MX, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

  4. 4. Royal Mountain Motocross (RSMX)

    Private track or park Royal Mountainnear Caroga Lake

    Our track is a little less than 1 mile and features numerous doubles, triples and tabletops to challenge the novice and expert riders.

    Quoted facts for Royal Mountain Motocross (RSMX): riding, season, fees, camping
    Ride days
    Sign up for the races is 7-9 AM with practice starting at 8:30 AM.
    Camping
    Overnight camping is always available the night before each event.
    Size
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Season, Fees
    • Motocross track
    • Race days
    • Camping

    Address as printed: 3072 New York 10, Caroga Lake, NY, 12032

    Royal Mountain Motocross (RSMX), own sitechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 12032 (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. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.

  • Residents

    New York ATV registration

    You must have a valid NY State registration to ride your ATV in New York State unless it is

    • only used for agricultural purposes or not-for-hire snow removal on private property
    • registered in another state to a resident of that state
    • only used at special events (competitions)

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Non-residents

    Out-of-state ATV registration / New York ATV registration

    New York State honors valid out-of-state ATV registrations. If your home state does not require ATV registration, you must obtain a New York State ATV registration before operating your ATV in this state.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Public land signage (NYS DMV)

    You can operate an ATV on public lands where signs indicate that ATV use is allowed.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    State forest and Forest Preserve rule (NYSDEC)

    Off road use of motorized vehicles is prohibited, except where specifically permitted by signs, posted notice or by DEC permit.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Lewis County trail permit

    Permits are required for all off road trails but a permit is not required for the Town and County roads that are opened for ATV access.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

The state program

ATV registration (off-road motorcycles are registered as ATVs), run by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

An ATV is any self-propelled vehicle, including an off-road motorcycle, that is manufactured for use on off-road trails or in off-road competitions.

ATV registration (off-road motorcycles are registered as ATVs), 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: New York 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.

For the trail, at MotoSport: Hydration packs · Tire irons · Tool kits. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you, and it never changes the specs. Affiliate disclosure.

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.