If you haven’t explored the full breadth of New York, you don’t know the kinds of rides you’re missing. From the North Country trail networks to the Southern Tier riding parks and club trails near the capital, you can find just about any kind of terrain. There are places ideal for day trips and longer routes that could take up a whole weekend or longer.
So today we’re checking out 6 awesome ATV and UTV trails in New York. Just make sure you have the proper permits, registration, and everything else your off-road vehicle needs before you hit the trail.
Prices and details accurate as of October 2026
Location: Lewis County, including Lowville, Barnes Corners, and Brantingham.
Size: Approximately 500 miles across the regional network, including connecting roads.
Style: Wooded trails, hills, rocky sections, countryside, and valley and plateau scenery.
Machines: ATVs and UTVs under 2,000 pounds. Road connectors have separate access requirements.
Experience Level: Varies by route. Lee Gulf is promoted as an introduction to the system.
Cost: $70 annually or $40 for three consecutive days, per machine.
There’s a ton to explore in the Lewis County OHV Trail System. From the Tug Hill Plateau to the Black River Valley and the foothills of the Adirondacks, you start your day in the woods and end with some gorgeous plateau scenery. If you’re unfamiliar, Barnes Corners to Lee Gulf is a good starting point. It gives you a great countryside ride with access to lodging and fuel nearby.
If you plan on spending full days on the trail, you need to grab yourself a Black Ops Winch. If you find yourself hung up on a rock or stuck in a ditch, a good winch is your lifeline to get back on the trail. And don’t forget a winch mounting plate too.
Tall Pines ATV Park is full of variety. There are scenic forest routes and easier routes through fields. If you want to get down and dirty, there are even mud bogs for you to test your mettle in. One-way trails and on-site cabins make for an organized and convenient way to spend your weekend riding. Plus, riding ends at dusk, so you don’t have to worry about loud machines keeping you up at night.
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The trail system in St. Lawrence County takes you through the Adirondack foothills with long rides that you can spend multiple days on. For example, the South Colton to Russell route is roughly a 39-mile route one-way that passes through some wooded areas. It’s a long round trip, so make sure you plan accordingly when you go during its May to September riding season.
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Location: Northern Oswego County, around Altmar, Williamstown, and Redfield.
Size: More than 100 miles.
Style: Woodland trails, fields, former railroad beds, small hills, bridges, and muddy sections.
Machines: ATVs and UTVs on approved routes.
Experience Level: Easier paths plus more challenging sections.
Cost: $40 single membership for one machine and up to two members; $50 family membership for up to three machines (memberships must be bought in person). September-only day passes cost $20 per machine.
The Oswego County ATV Club Trail System requires a membership to access the club’s trails, picnic areas, and camping facilities. The trails here are mostly scenic rides on former railroad beds in a network that stretches between Altmar, Parish, Orwell, and Pulaski. Be sure to take a pit stop at Kasoag Lake Tavern & Grill. It sits directly on the club’s main trail system and offers food, drinks, camping, and gas.
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Location: Bath area, Steuben County, Southern Tier.
Size: 25 miles.
Style: Field and woods trails, hill climbs, obstacles, mud holes, and swampy play areas with bypasses.
Machines: ATVs and UTVs.
Experience Level: Easy to expert/advanced on marked trails.
Cost: $20 day pass; $130 individual seasonal pass or $160 family seasonal pass. Camping costs extra.
Demon Run ATV Trails is a great day-trip destination for all kinds of riders. Whether you like hill climbs, mud holes, or trails, there’s something here for you. The trails even have bypasses for some of the nastier mud areas if you want to stay clean. Plus, they occasionally run organized night rides for folks who want to show off their whip lights.
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Location: Voorheesville/New Scotland (30 minutes west of Albany), and the Town of Day near Great Sacandaga Lake (90 minutes north of Albany).
Size: Over 1,800 acres combined.
Style: Wooded trails, loose or slippery sections, obstacles, steep side slopes, and off-camber terrain.
Machines: ATVs and UTVs with OEM, unmodified exhaust systems.
Experience Level: Easy, medium, and difficult; some difficult routes have obstacles without bypasses.
Cost: $275 annual household membership. No day passes or partial-year memberships.
If you don’t mind paying the $275 annual membership, Hilltown Riders OHV Club offers some of the best technical terrain around. This club operates two properties that offer all kinds of rides. There are easy trails, but beginners should steer clear of the difficult routes that feature obstacles without bypasses.
If you don’t want your UTV to take a beating, you should invest in a set of nerf bars. It’s better to put a dent in your machine protection than in your plastic bodywork, after all.
New York’s got a lot of trails to offer riders who want to explore the state. You get everything from gorgeous Adirondack scenery to swampy mud bogs. Whether you want a place to spend the day or you’re gearing up for a multi-day adventure, there are trails, parks, and clubs to accommodate you all across the state.
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