Off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation use on public lands has increased significantly. Since 1977, the increased use of OHVs has out-paced Arizona's population growth. OHV use has more than doubled, while the population has increased by slightly more than 65 percent. A study completed in 1990 estimated the number of OHVs (4X4's, Buggies/Sandrails, ATV's, Motorcycles, and Snowmobiles) in Arizona, to be over 550,000. In 2001 the number of ATVs alone was over 100,000. Twenty percent of adult Arizonans identify themselves as motorized trail users. The use of off-highway vehicles is a legitimate source of recreation, however it is also necessary to recognize and minimize OHV impacts to wildlife resources and habitat.

• Arizona All-Terrain Vehicle Laws brochure [PDF, 348kb]
• Arizona's OHV rules & regulations
• Wildlife habitat & OHV Areas
• Tips for the low impact way to hunt shed antlers
  
• OHV Training & Safety information
• OHV FAQ's
  
  
  
• Arizona OHV Trails and Places to Ride
  
  
• Desert Wells Multiuse Area [PDF, 829kb]
  
  • New Gate Closures - Effective as of Monday, May 19, 2008 - Gates 1-4, 6-10 and Access B are all being closed due to safety concerns and new construction soon to be happening on the Southern end of this use area. Access A, Access C and Gate 5 will all remain open for use.
    
    
• Granite Mountain Multiuse Area [PDF, 659kb]
  • NEW - May 8, 2008 - Due to passage of Senate Bill 1552 and Maricopa County and The City of Scottsdale dust control ordinances, Granite Mountain Multiuse Area is effectively closed to all motorized vehicle use. Ordinance Enforcement has already begun at this use area.

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For links to external clubs, associations and other Web sites to help you find all the Off-Highway Vehicle information you need check out our Resources page.