Riding an ATV or UTV in New York can be somewhat of a challenge compared to riding in the western US, where there is plenty of open space as well as public land to ride on. Fortunately for those riders on the East Coast, there are plenty of privately owned parks and ranches that allow OHV riding and offer some great trails and camping areas, as well. Here are just some of the options we have when it comes to finding a fun way to spend a weekend in New York.
Located in Lewis County in New York, the Adirondacks Tug Hill Region (also known as the Lewis County ATV Trail System) is host to hundreds of miles of ATV trail systems - both on public lands as well as on private land.
The trails in this sytem consist of town and county roads that offer access to many off-road trails throughout the region. The off-road trails consist of county reforestation and private land-owner's property.
OHV riders are required to purchase an ATV Trail Permit in order to ride here legally. Permits can be purchased per season, or for shorter durations as well.
There are maps available and updated on a yearly basis that will help riders to navigate this immense area.
Due to the rough winters in New York, this area is open from May 1st through Columbus Day in October, when it will close for the winter.
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Located in Upstate New York, the Tall Pines ATV Park is a family owned riding area that offers over 50 miles of ATV trails, single track trails, hill climbs and even some mudding areas. Tall Pines has trails for all skill levels, offering a great experience no matter how long you have been riding.
Open to dirtbikes, ATVs and UTVs, this park also includes amenities such as cabins for rent, campsites, pressure washers and a cafe.
Tall Pines ATV Park is open every day until dusk, and day, weekend, or seasonal passes are required to ride on the property. Tall Pines also offers many different special events throughout the year, including a popular 24 hour race in August.
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Located in Glenwood, NY, KB Moto is a seasonal riding area that offers open ride dates from May through September each year. With over 700 acres and 30 miles of trails open to ATVs, UTVs and dirtbikes, the property offers a good variety of riding for all skill levels.
Dry camping is available during the open ride weekends for tents and RVs. There are also a number of special events scheduled throughout the summer at this ski resort property.
Riders in this area are limited to a 95 decibal sound rating and there are certain areas where it is important to obey the posted speed limit signs.
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Located in Central New York, just outside of Whitehall, the Mettowee Off-Road park is open to all types of OHVs on Saturday and Sunday, and by appt to large groups during the week.
With over 130 acres of rated trails, this riding area offers a bit of something for everyone. Trail riding, mud bogs and rock crawling obstacles make this a fun way to spend a weekend.
Pressure washers are available and vehicles are encouraged to wash off before heading back onto the roadways after a day of riding. Camping is allowed on weekends, and there are a number of special events held throughout the summer.
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Located near Utica, New York, Thunder Ridge Cycle Park is a motocross track and riding area that is open to ATVs as well as motorcycles. This long, outdoor style track is home to many races and events throughout riding season, and is located on almost 400 acres of land.
Primitive camping is permitted on event weekends, and there are some other areas surrounding the motocrss tracks to ride in as well.
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1. ADIRONDACKS TUG HILL REGION
Located in Lewis County in New York, the Adirondacks Tug Hill Region (also known as the Lewis County ATV Trail System) is host to hundreds of miles of ATV trail systems - both on public lands as well as on private land.
The trails in this sytem consist of town and county roads that offer access to many off-road trails throughout the region. The off-road trails consist of county reforestation and private land-owner's property.
OHV riders are required to purchase an ATV Trail Permit in order to ride here legally. Permits can be purchased per season, or for shorter durations as well.
There are maps available and updated on a yearly basis that will help riders to navigate this immense area.
Due to the rough winters in New York, this area is open from May 1st through Columbus Day in October, when it will close for the winter.
MORE INFORMATION
2. TALL PINES ATV PARK
Located in Upstate New York, the Tall Pines ATV Park is a family owned riding area that offers over 50 miles of ATV trails, single track trails, hill climbs and even some mudding areas. Tall Pines has trails for all skill levels, offering a great experience no matter how long you have been riding.
Open to dirtbikes, ATVs and UTVs, this park also includes amenities such as cabins for rent, campsites, pressure washers and a cafe.
Tall Pines ATV Park is open every day until dusk, and day, weekend, or seasonal passes are required to ride on the property. Tall Pines also offers many different special events throughout the year, including a popular 24 hour race in August.
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3. KB MOTO
Located in Glenwood, NY, KB Moto is a seasonal riding area that offers open ride dates from May through September each year. With over 700 acres and 30 miles of trails open to ATVs, UTVs and dirtbikes, the property offers a good variety of riding for all skill levels.
Dry camping is available during the open ride weekends for tents and RVs. There are also a number of special events scheduled throughout the summer at this ski resort property.
Riders in this area are limited to a 95 decibal sound rating and there are certain areas where it is important to obey the posted speed limit signs.
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4. METTOWEE OFF ROAD EXTREME PARK
Located in Central New York, just outside of Whitehall, the Mettowee Off-Road park is open to all types of OHVs on Saturday and Sunday, and by appt to large groups during the week.
With over 130 acres of rated trails, this riding area offers a bit of something for everyone. Trail riding, mud bogs and rock crawling obstacles make this a fun way to spend a weekend.
Pressure washers are available and vehicles are encouraged to wash off before heading back onto the roadways after a day of riding. Camping is allowed on weekends, and there are a number of special events held throughout the summer.
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5. THUNDER RIDGE CYCLE PARK
Located near Utica, New York, Thunder Ridge Cycle Park is a motocross track and riding area that is open to ATVs as well as motorcycles. This long, outdoor style track is home to many races and events throughout riding season, and is located on almost 400 acres of land.
Primitive camping is permitted on event weekends, and there are some other areas surrounding the motocrss tracks to ride in as well.
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