Outdoors
Off-roading and OHV areas near Bozeman
Off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas and trails near Bozeman on public land.
5off-road areas
0 mito the closest
2within 30 miles
Good to know: Most states require an OHV sticker or registration, and many routes close seasonally; check the motor vehicle use map.
Closest picks
Battle Ridge Cabin
15 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service
Battle Ridge Cabin is a rustic dwelling located north of Bozeman, in southwestern Montana. The cabin was built in 1938 and is open year-round.
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
84 mi southwest · Fish and Wildlife Service
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge has often been called the most beautiful National Wildlife Refuge in the United States.
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Within 30 miles (2)
Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
Battle Ridge Cabin
Battle Ridge Cabin is a rustic dwelling located north of Bozeman, in southwestern Montana. The cabin was built in 1938 and is open year-round.
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Off-highway vehicles
75 miles and farther (3)
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge has often been called the most beautiful National Wildlife Refuge in the United States.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
- Winter sports
Clarks Fork of The Yellowstone
The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone flows through the Shoshone National Forest through the awesome Clarks Fork Canyon into BLM-administered public lands, located just inside the mouth of the canyon.
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Nature education
- Off-highway vehicles
- Photography
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Bozeman. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for off-roading near Bozeman?
Custer Gallatin National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 0 miles south of Bozeman as the crow flies. Next are Battle Ridge Cabin (15 mi) and Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (84 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.