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Where to ride dirt bikes in Washington

Public riding areas, private motocross tracks and the permits Washington 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
10
Tracks
4
On the map
8
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.

8 of 14 places on the map; numbers match the list. 6 are placed from coordinates on their own page. 2 hollow pins are approximate: the centre of the ZIP code in the printed address, not the gate. 6 places have no pin: their pages give neither. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau.

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  1. 1. Reiter Foothills State Forest

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Gold Bar

    Popular among off-road-vehicle riders, Reiter Foothills State Forest is a hub for motorized recreationists, complete with 4x4, ATV, and motorcycle trails, and areas designed for trials bikes.

    Quoted facts for Reiter Foothills State Forest: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    complete with 4x4, ATV, and motorcycle trails, and areas designed for trials bikes
    Vehicles
    In the quote above
    Fees
    Discover Pass required on all street-legal vehicles, including motorcycles and 4x4s.
    Camping
    No dispersed camping, day-use only.
    Size
    Reiter Foothills Forest's 10,000 acres are located between sub-alpine wilderness and the Skykomish River valley, surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Reiter Foothills State Forest, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  2. 2. Walker Valley ORV Area

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Mount Vernon

    A working forest near Mount Vernon, Walker Valley Forest offers 36 miles of trails popular with ORV enthusiasts.

    Quoted facts for Walker Valley ORV Area: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    The Walker Valley ORV Area has single track trails for motorcycles and mountain bikes, double-track trails for ATVs and 6 miles of 4x4 trails.
    Vehicles
    The Walker Valley ORV Area has single track trails for motorcycles and mountain bikes, double-track trails for ATVs and 6 miles of 4x4 trails.
    Season
    No riding before sunrise or after sunset. source
    Fees
    A Washington State Discover Pass is required for all vehicles unless they have a Washington Off Road Vehicle Tab/Decal source
    Size
    In the quote above
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    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Camping
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Walker Valley ORV Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  3. 3. Tahuya State Forest

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Belfair

    Tahuya State Forest is popular for off-road vehicle riding and hiking, trail running, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting and has about 84 miles of trails for visitors to enjoy.

    Quoted facts for Tahuya State Forest: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    This year-round recreation site, located near Belfair in the Tahuya State Forest, offers access to more than 200 miles of multi-use, single-track, deep-wooded trails.
    Fees
    Campsites are available first-come, first-served at no additional cost with the purchase of a Discover Pass.
    Camping
    The camping stay limit is 5 consecutive days, 15 total days per calendar year.
    Size
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days
    • Trails
    • Camping

    Tahuya State Forest, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the agency page (staging area), checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Tahuya State Forest Back to the map

  4. 4. Capitol State Forest

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Olympia

    This ORV-oriented campground offers access to Capitol State Forest's 89 miles of motorized trail.

    Quoted facts for Capitol State Forest: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    Rock Candy Trailhead is a trail system primarily for off-road vehicle and mountain bike riders, as well as hikers.
    Vehicles
    Porter Creek Campground is a popular area for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and picnicking in the day-use area.
    Season
    Off-road vehicle riders and horseback riders can enjoy Capitol State Forest trails from May 1 to Nov. 30.
    Camping
    Stays are limited to seven days per year.
    Size
    In the quote above
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Fees
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Capitol State Forest, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the agency page (staging area), checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Capitol State Forest Back to the map

  5. 5. Elbe Hills State Forest

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Elbe

    Trail systems for horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding are the foundation of recreation in Elbe Hills State Forest.

    Quoted facts for Elbe Hills State Forest: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    In the quote above
    Fees
    All licensed motor vehicles must display a Discover Pass to camp in Elbe Hills ORV Campgrounds.
    Camping
    Stays are limited to 10 days in a 30-day period, except for Sahara Creek Campground, which is limited to 7 days in 30 days.
    Size
    This 20-site campground and nearby trailhead provide access to 13 miles of motorized trails in the Elbe Hills State Forest.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days
    • Trails
    • Camping

    Elbe Hills State Forest, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  6. 6. Ahtanum State Forest

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Yakima

    Ahtanum State Forest, located about 30 miles west of Yakima, provides a variety of recreation opportunities, including camping, bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, off-road vehicle riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, hunting, and sightseeing.

    Quoted facts for Ahtanum State Forest: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    The Grey Rock Trail is a multi-use trail for motorcycles, hikers, mountain bikes and equine use that meanders through a variety of forest types, including ponderosa pine forests, dense Douglas-fir stands and subalpine fir and spruce forests.
    Vehicles
    In warmer weather, the trail provides the perfect setting for ATV, ORV, and motorcycle use.
    Season
    Vehicle access to BBQ Flats will be unavailable Dec. 8 - May 1, during a seasonal closure to preserve roads in inclement weather.
    Fees
    Campsites are available first-come, first-served at no additional cost with the purchase of a Discover Pass.
    Camping
    one of the most readily accessed camping areas in the Ahtanum State Forest
    Size
    The 75,000-plus-acre Ahtanum State Forest, located in Yakima County
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    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Ahtanum State Forest, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the agency page (trailhead (Red Saddle Trailhead)), checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Ahtanum State Forest Back to the map

  7. 7. Jones Creek ORV Trailhead (Yacolt Burn State Forest)

    State Washington State Department of Natural Resourcesnear Camas

    Jones Creek ORV Trailhead is the premiere ORV trail in Southwest Washington. It has 14 miles of double-track motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails.

    Quoted facts for Jones Creek ORV Trailhead (Yacolt Burn State Forest): riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    Jones Creek Trailhead provides access to the ORV trails, including Deer Pen Trail, Mountain View Trail, and the Hagen Creek Trail System.
    Vehicles
    It has 14 miles of double-track motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails.
    Season
    Jones Creek ATV, motorcycle, and 4x4 trails close seasonally from December 1 - April 30.
    Camping
    Day use only.
    Size
    It has 14 miles of double-track motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Fees
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Jones Creek ORV Trailhead (Yacolt Burn State Forest), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the agency page (trailhead), checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Jones Creek ORV Trailhead (Yacolt Burn State Forest) Back to the map

  8. 8. Riverside State Park ORV Area

    State Washington State Parks and Recreation Commissionnear Nine Mile Falls

    Off-road vehicle drivers have 600 acres of special terrain. The area is very popular for motorcycles, ATVs and four-wheelers and, during the winter, snowmobiling.

    Quoted facts for Riverside State Park ORV Area: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    The terrain has hill climbs, sand areas and trails through wooded areas.
    Vehicles
    The area is very popular for motorcycles, ATVs and four-wheelers and, during the winter, snowmobiling.
    Season
    6:30 a.m. to dusk, May 1 through Sept. 30 source
    Fees
    There is no cost to ride but a Discover Pass is required for all street legal vehicles. source
    Camping
    Camping is available less than 10 miles from the ORV Area at the Bowl and Pitcher (7 miles) and Nine-Mile Recreational Area (8 miles). source
    Size
    This 600-acre multi-use area was set aside in the 1980s for all types of ORVs. source
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    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Riverside State Park ORV Area, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  9. 9. Devils Gulch Trailhead (Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge ORV Trails)

    National Forest USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forestnear Wenatchee

    Trailhead provides access to the Devils Gulch ORV Trail #1220 and the Mission Ridge ORV Trail #1201.

    Quoted facts for Devils Gulch Trailhead (Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge ORV Trails): riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    In the quote above
    Vehicles
    Single track motorcycles only, no ATVs allowed.
    Fees
    Recreation passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.
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    Not on the pages we checked: Season, Ride days, Camping, Size
    • Trails
    • Names motorcycles

    Devils Gulch Trailhead (Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge ORV Trails), official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Printed latitude and longitude, checked 2026-09-29. Open this point in maps, Devils Gulch Trailhead (Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge ORV Trails) Back to the map

  10. 10. Moses Lake Sand Dunes

    County Grant County (Sheriff's Office ORV Unit)near Moses Lake

    The Grant County ORV areas (located just four miles outside of Moses Lake) feature rolling sand dunes and plenty of space to have fun!

    Quoted facts for Moses Lake Sand Dunes: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    In the quote above
    Vehicles
    Under Grant County Code 11.30.030, ATVs, ORVs, and similar vehicles (except motorcycles) must have: source
    Season
    The Sand Dunes are open year-round!
    Camping
    Camping is allowed anywhere, with small fires also permitted (no wood pallets though, please!).
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    Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Fees, Size
    • Dunes and sand
    • Names motorcycles
    • Camping

    Moses Lake Sand Dunes, official pagechecked 2026-09-29

    Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the agency page (entrance (West Entrance)) (page), checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Moses Lake Sand Dunes Back to the map

  11. 11. Washougal MX Park

    Private track or park Washougal MX Parknear Washougal

    Washougal has been the Northwest's premier destination for Professional and Amateur motocross competition and practice

    Quoted facts for Washougal MX Park: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    The lush atmosphere of Washougal MX Park serves as an offset to the track surface, which looks deep and loamy with its rich brown color. source
    Camping
    Includes all RV/Truck & Trailer/Tents source
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    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Size
    • Motocross track

    Address as printed: 40205 NE Borin Rd Washougal, WA 98671

    Washougal MX Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 98671 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  12. 12. Airway X Motocross

    Private track or park Airway X Motocrossnear Airway Heights

    The amateur track was built for our new young riders to get the feel for racing without the stress of the big bikes.

    Quoted facts for Airway X Motocross: riding, season, fees, camping
    Riding
    In the quote above
    Fees
    Gate Fees: $15.00 per day
    Camping
    You can now stay at the track for general recreation camping. source
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Size
    • Motocross track
    • Race days
    • Beginner or youth area
    • Camping

    Address as printed: 12402 W. Sprague Ave. Airway Heights, Wa. 99001

    Airway X Motocross, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

    Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 99001 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map

  13. 13. HornrapidsMX (Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex)

    Private track or park HornrapidsMXnear Richland

    At HornrapidsMX, we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly motorsports complex.

    Quoted facts for HornrapidsMX (Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex): riding, season, fees, camping
    Size
    With over 300 acres of tracks and trails
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    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
    • Trails
    • Motocross track

    HornrapidsMX (Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex), own sitechecked 2026-09-30

  14. 14. Woodland Motocross Park

    Private track or park Woodland Motocross Park

    Woodland MX is a well established motocross track located in SW Washington providing winter time racing and practices.

    Quoted facts for Woodland Motocross Park: riding, season, fees, camping
    Season
    Begins at 9:00 am thru 4:00pm source
    Ride days
    In the quote above
    Fees
    No charge for admission on practice days. source
    Camping
    $10/night per rig. source
    —
    Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Size
    • Motocross track
    • Names motorcycles
    • Race days

    Woodland Motocross Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30

Permits and stickers

What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.

  • Residents

    Washington ORV registration (Department of Licensing)

    You must carry the ORV registration in the vehicle at all times while it is being used in Washington state.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Non-residents

    Home-state ORV use permit or registration (RCW 46.09.420(4)(a))

    Off-road vehicles owned by a resident of another state that have a valid ORV use permit or vehicle registration issued in accordance with the laws of the other state. This exemption applies only to the extent that a similar exemption or privilege is granted under the laws of that state.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Non-residents

    Limit on the non-resident exemption (RCW 46.09.420(4)(b))

    The exemption in (a) of this subsection does not apply to an off-road vehicle owned by a resident of a state that borders Washington and that does not impose a retail sales and use tax on the sales or use of off-road vehicles.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    ORV registration and decal (RCW 46.09.420)

    ORV registrations and decals are required under this chapter except for the following:

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Discover Pass (DNR lands), ORV with tabs

    If you are driving an off-road vehicle (ORV) with its required ORV tabs, you do not need a pass.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

  • Everyone

    Discover Pass (DNR lands), street-licensed dual-sport motorcycles

    Street-licensed vehicles, such as dual-sport motorcycles or four-wheel-drive vehicles, will be required to display a pass.

    Official pagechecked 2026-09-29

The state program

DNR Recreation (motorized recreation trails), run by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

DNR has more than 400 miles of motorized recreation trails for you and your family to enjoy

DNR Recreation (motorized recreation trails), 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: Washington 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.