PERMITS

PURCHASING PERMITS

A Black Hills Motorized Trail Permit is required to access the South Dakota portion of the motorized trail system and when riding an unlicensed OHV on a forest road designated “open to all vehicles.” Permits are available as a sevenday consecutive pass ($20) or an annual pass ($25). Prices are subject to change. Purchase permits from local vendors, Black Hills National Forest Service offices or the Black Hills Visitor Information Center off I-90, Exit 61 in Rapid City. The visitor center is open seven days a week, year-round, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Permits are also available to purchase online at BlackHillsBadlands.com/BHVIC. Please note that a separate permit is required when operating an OHV in Wyoming. There is no reciprocity for out-of-state registrations.

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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS

OHVs must be registered and licensed to be used on public highways and some forest service roads. If you live in a state where ATVs/UTVs cannot be licensed for road use or your vehicle is not licensed for road use, you must contact a SD county treasurer’s office to obtain a special ATV/UTV road travel permit. If you have questions, call the SD Department of Motor Vehicles at 605-773-3541.

WHERE TO PLACE PERMITS

Permits need to be affixed in the proper locations and visible to oncoming vehicles to be valid.

ATVS/UTVS

Place the permit on the front left external wheel panel.

MOTORCYCLES

Affix the permit on the front center fork or the top of the fender.

VEHICLES WITH WINDSHIELDS

Place the permit on the driver’s side on the front windshield.