What You Need to Know
Registrations
and Permits
Registration requirements for Colorado residents and non-residents, permit requirements, and registration information.
Trail Tips and
Etiquette
Vehicle noise, trail signs, vehicle width, trail width, staging, obstacles, passing, non-motorized traffic, and hunting.
OHVs on streets
and roads
Many cities and counties in Colorado have opened some or all of their roads/streets to off-highway vehicles (OHVs).
Full Size
Trails
In addition to OHV trails, there are a number of Full Size Trails open for recreational travel with full-sized vehicles in Colorado. These trails require an OHV permit for license plated vehicles.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Answers to all your questions about maps, permits, laws, permits, kids, Hunting, the Stay the Trail organization – and lots more.
Trail Maps and Information
Stay The Trail Colorado provides a central place where the public, organizations, and agencies can download all US Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for National Forest Lands and all of the available BLM Motorized Area Maps located in Colorado. These maps are kept up to date as the US Forest Service and BLM update their maps. Funding for this effort is provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the form of grant funding that comes from registration of Off-Highway Vehicles in Colorado.
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Colorado Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc Fourth Quarter News Letter
Hot off the digital press! Fourth Quarter newsletter "High Trails" going out to clubs via email! This edition is the largest so far this year--it features several club events and other topics of interest to the 4x4 community. Click the link below to view: High Trails...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves $5.9 million in Motorized Trail Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves $5.9 million in Motorized Trail Grants by Post Contributor | Jul 14, 2021 | Environment/Recreation Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2021 – 2022 OHV Trail Grant funding award recommendations have been approved for $5.9...
Managed Designated Dispersed Camping Begins on the South Platte Ranger District
Rocky Mountain Recreation will begin managing 99 designated dispersed camp sites on the South Platte Ranger District portion of Rampart Range Road starting Friday, May 21. Each campsite is numbered, and designated parking areas are marked. Thirty of the campsites are...
DO I NEED AN OHV REGISTRATION OR A PERMIT?
There is often confusion on what "sticker" is required for what vehicle and which corresponding route. Here we will explain the stipulations of the 2022 Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV registration and permit program. The cost for a 2022 OHV Registration or Permit is...
Lake City Approves OHV use on HWY 149
2021 Colorado Transportation Commission approved the OHV New OHV Pilot Program Approved for Three Years March 18, 2021 Lake City, CO – Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Transportation Commission gave unanimous approval today to a new three-year Pilot...
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About Stay the Trail
Our Organization
Our mission is to reinforce and highlight responsible OHV use, and to modify and mitigate irresponsible use in an effort to minimize resource damage on public land. Our goal is to create a statewide culture of responsible OHV use.
Our Funding
We are primarily funded by grants from the OHV registration program managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Your contributions help us spread the word of responsible OHV use when visiting Colorado public lands.
Our Leadership
The Stay the Trail Education & Stewardship Alliance is a 501(c)(3) educational organization. We have several employees, a Board of Directors, and Ex-Officio Advisors who lead our team of OHV enthusiasts.
