Off-highway vehicles are permitted, with restrictions, in many areas under BLM administration in Arizona and along the Colorado River in California. Other areas, such as designated wilderness and other sensitive areas, are closed to OHV use.  BLM, in partnership with Arizona State Parks OHV Program, is developing a series of OHV Access Guides identifying motorized routes available to the public. Currently available:

• Ehrenberg-Cibola

This publication can be purchased for $4.00 at the Information Access Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

Open Areas

Open areas are public lands where all types of vehicle use is permitted at all times, anywhere in the area, subject to operating regulations and vehicle standards described in the pages listed below. BLM manages four areas for OHV use at the present time.

• Crossroads
• Copper Basin Dunes
• Hot Well Dunes
• Ehrenberg Sandbowl

Limited Areas

Limited areas are areas which are restricted at certain times, in certain areas, and/or to certain vehicular use. Most lands managed by Arizona BLM are designated as limited areas. In most BLM managed areas, the limitations are to most designated roads and trails, existing roads and trails, or in some cases, drywashes. Some areas are marked, but many are not. Overland vehicle travel is not permitted in these areas with "limited" designations. Check with our field offices regarding specific roads and trails, if in doubt.

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