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Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails

The new Sahara Woods OHV Park will be opening soon. Sahara Woods State Recreation Area offers nearly 30 miles of OHV trails for your riding enjoyment. The OHV Park is conveniently located 5 miles west of Harrisburg; south of State Route 13. The landscaped trails on the grounds of the reclaimed mine are near the scenic Sahara Lake and hunting area. The site provides a newly built trail visitors center, restrooms, and paved parking.

Sahara Woods OHV Park is designed for OHV’s, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) only as defined below:

"All-terrain vehicle" or "ATV" means any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on 3 or more non-highway tires, designed with a seat or saddle for operator use, and handlebars or steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.

"Off-highway motorcycle" or "OHM" means any motorized device designed to travel primarily off-highway on 2 wheels, having a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, upon or by which any person, persons or property may be transported or drawn.

"Recreational off-highway vehicle" or "OHV" means any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 64 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less for gas-powered engines or 3,000 pounds or less for electric-powered engines, traveling on 4 or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmower

Current Hours of Operation

  • Opening: 12/13/2024 through 1/27/2025
  • Friday – Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM 

OHV Trails will re-open from Friday through Monday on May 2, 2025, through the last full weekend of January 2026.

Required to Ride

All riders will need to complete a registration form and a waiver of liability prior to arrival at the site and is to be presented at the time of check in. The registration form and waiver of liability are available below to print and complete. 

  • Wristbands will be issued to each person upon submission of registration and waiver of liability to park office. 

Permits must be purchased for each OHV. Purchasing OHV permits reserves your spot for the day. Receipts for permit purchase must be printed and submitted to the Sahara Woods office at the time of check in.

  • Stickers for your vehicle will be issued upon submission. Stickers must be attached to and visible on your vehicle at all times and may not be transferred between vehicles.

Registration and Waiver of Liability Downloadable Forms

Permit Fees (Non-Refundable)

Permits will be available through an online payment system starting 12/01/2024

  • .1-day  $20.00 per vehicle
  • 4-day $65.00 per vehicle

The site is limited to 120 Vehicles per day. Credit card payments only. Convenience fees apply. 

Permits are Non-Refundable, including, but not limited to weather or dangerous conditions.

Purchase OHV permits

Parent/Guardian signatures and valid driver license are required for all riders under the age of 17 years.

Operators under the age of 16 must have a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian and be under direct supervision of a person over the age of 18 with a valid driver's license

Vehicle Requirements

This is not a complete list. For additional information, please see: Administrative Rules

  • The OHV must be equipped with a roll-over protection system (ROPS) installed by the manufacturer.
  • The OHV must be equipped with manufacturer seat belts or equivalent that are in good working order.
  • Approved safety helmets are required for all operators and passengers in designated riding areas unless the vehicle is equipped with a fully enclosed metal cab or roll bar protection and seatbelts.
  • Passengers on OHV’s are required to wear seat belts at all times and must keep feet and hands inside of the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
  • For an ATV or OHM, the passenger must be seated behind the operator and have the ability to securely hold on to the passenger handles or operator.

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