Trails & Riding Areas

The Seventh Cavalry Trail near Sturgis bans motorized vehicles to protect hikers, prevent erosion, and avoid trail conflicts.

Fort Meade ATV and UTV trail access rules explain how to avoid closed non-motorized routes near Sturgis and the Black Hills.

Snowmobile access from Deadwood to Dumont on the Mickelson Trail requires checking winter conditions and route rules.

George S. Mickelson Trail day passes apply per individual trail user age twelve or older and exclude motorized ATVs.

The George S. Mickelson Trail bans quads and ATVs because the former railroad corridor is reserved for nonmotorized recreation.

The Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills prohibits ATVs and UTVs to protect nonmotorized recreation and safety for hikers.

South Dakota off-highway vehicle riders learn how park entrance licenses differ from off-road permits for designated areas.

Unplated ATVs may be ridden within certain designated South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks off-highway vehicle areas.

The one-mile track at Revheim Bay offers a short ride to test terrain and practice before visiting South Dakota.

Revheim Bay off-highway vehicle track near Lake Oahe offers practical planning details for a compact riding trip.