Off-Highway Vehicles

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The Owyhee and Bruneau Field Offices contains outstanding opportunities for a wide range of OHV recreation, including single track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. The most popular area for single track is along the Owyhee Front. The BLM has established three OHV trailheads along the Owyhee Front that provide loading ramps, staging areas and restrooms. An extensive trail network radiates from each trailhead. Because the vast number of routes in this area can be confusing to a visitor, the BLM has prepared a map of the major routes to aid riders. The BLM is in the process of establishing a comprehensive designated trail system in this area, so use existing routes until the trail system is finalized. Do not travel cross-country. Cross country travel is only allowed in the small immediate vicinity of the Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead.

See the following maps of motorized vehicle restrictions on public land in Owyhee County by big game hunt unit.  Hunt Unit 40 | Hunt Unit 41 | Hunt Unit 42.

For more information about OHV recreation opportunities on BLM and Forest Service lands in Idaho, check out this website: www.idaho-ohv.org

OHV Route Designations in the Owyhee Field Office

Detailed planning is currently underway to establish a system of designated routes for areas where OHV is limited to designated routes. OHV use is allowed on existing routes in these areas until a designated routes system is established.  Public lands along the Owyhee Front are the first priority for establishing a system of designated routes. Opportunities for public input into the route designation process are provided during the designation process.

The Owyhee Field Office is also conducting inventories and preparing maps of existing routes in areas where OHV use is limited to existing routes. These inventories and maps will be available for public review and comment as they are compiled.