Off-roading on other public land

Contact local law enforcement agencies for regulations in their jurisdiction.

Black Hills National Forest605.673.9200www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills

Buffalo Gap National Grassland605.745.4107www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska

Custer National Forest605.797.4432www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer

Fort Pierre National Grassland605.224.5517www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska

Grand River National Grassland605.374.3592www.fs.fed.us/r1/dakotaprairie

Bureau of ReclamationDakotas Area Offi ce, Rapid City605.394.9757www.usbr.gov/gp/dkao

Vehicles in SD State Parks

OperatingRecreational

ATVsMotorcycles

Motocross BikesGolf Carts

MopedsScooters

5,000 copies printed at 14 cents each. 2013

For information on licensing regulations, contact the Department of Revenue and Regulation, Division of Motor Vehicles at 605.773.3541 or www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/index.htm

Oahe Downstream Off-Road Vehicle Area5 miles North of Fort Pierre off SD 1806605.223.7722The Oahe Downstream Off-Road Vehicle Area features almost 400 acres of hilly grassland, river bluff and vegetated shale slopes for youto explore. Boundaries are marked, but there are no designated trails.

Revheim Bay Off-Road Vehicle Area1 mile Southeast of Mobridge off US Hwy 12 605.845.7112The Revheim Bay Off-road Vehicle Area features a 1.1 mile long track.

Where to off-road in SD State Parks

Oahe Downstream Off-Road Vehicle Area5 miles North of Fort Pierre off SD 1806605.223.7722The Oahe Downstream Off-Road Vehicle Area features almost 400 acres of hilly grassland, river bluff and vegetated shale slopes for you to explore. Boundaries are marked, but there are no designated trails.

Revheim Bay Off-Road Vehicle Area1 mile Southeast of Mobridge off US Hwy 12 605.845.7112The Revheim Bay Off-road Vehicle Area features a 1.1 mile long track.

ATVs, Motorcycles, Motocross BikesAt Oahe Downstream and Revheim Bay Off-Road Vehicle Areas:• Vehicles are not required to be licensed or to

have a park entrance license.• Riding is allowed only inside the designated

off-road vehicle area.

In all other state park areas:• Vehicles must be licensed. • A park entrance license is required.• Operator must be able to provide proof of

insurance coverage.• If not licensed, the vehicle must remain in

the truck or on the trailer.• Non-resident ATVs may be temporarily

licensed by contacting the Department of Revenue and Regulation. 605.773.3541

• Vehicles must be equipped with a horn, headlight, brake light and rear view mirror.

• Operator must be 14 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Vehicles can only be operated on designated park roads. Vehicles cannot be operated on paved or unpaved trails or shorelines.

• Operator must have eye protection.• Helmets are required of all users under 18

years of age.• Driver must obey all traffi c regulations.

The following cannot be licensed and therefore cannot operate on park roads:• ATVs under 200cc.• Three-wheeled ATVs

Scooters/Mopeds

• Mopeds/scooters under 50cc are not required to be licensed, but may operate on park roads if properly equipped (see below).

• A park entrance license is required.• Mopeds/scooters must be equipped with a

horn, headlight, brake light and rear view mirror.

• Operator must be 14 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.

• Mopeds/scooters can only be operated on designated park roads when in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas Mopeds/scooters cannot be operated on paved or unpaved trails or beaches.

• Operator must have eye protection unless a windshield is in place.

• Helmets are required of all users under 18 years of age.

• Drivers must obey all traffi c regulations.

Snowmobiles • For snowmobile regulations, visit

www.gfp.sd.gov/snowmobile or see the current issue of the South Dakota Snowmobile Trails Map, available November to March. Request a copy online at the S.D. state parks website at www.travelsd.com or by calling 605.773.3391.

Golf Carts • Golf carts are not required to be licensed to

operate in state parks and state recreation areas.

• A park entrance license is required.• Unlicensed golf carts must be equipped with

a headlight, brake light and rear view mirror.• Operator must be able to provide proof of

insurance coverage.• Operator must be 14 years of age or older

and have a valid driver’s license.• Unlicensed golf carts cannot operate on

state park and recreation roads with posted speed limits of more than 35 miles per hour.

• Within Custer State Park, unlicensed golf carts can only operate within designated campgrounds.

• Golf carts can only operate on designated park roads when in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas. Golf carts are not allowed to operate on paved or unpaved trails or beaches.

• Drivers must obey all traffi c regulations.

Division of Parks and Recreation523 E. Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501605.773.3391

www.gfp.sd.gov