Off-Road Parks · Maryland

Off-Road Parks in Maryland

Ride 12 parks across Maryland. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Plateau, and the Atlantic at Assateague.

Updated August 30, 2026

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Off-Road Parks in Maryland by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 8 of 12 parks in Maryland with 10 or more Google reviews.

Park	City	Vehicles	Rating
AJ's Adventures	Kitzmiller	ATV, side-by-side	5.046 Google reviews
Shady Acres Motocross Park	Friendsville	Dirt Bike	4.823 Google reviews
Budds Creek Motocross Park	Mechanicsville	Dirt Bike	4.7654 Google reviews
Promised Land MX	Oldtown	Dirt Bike	4.749 Google reviews
Wolf Den Run State Park	Oakland	ATV, Dirt Bike, SxS / UTV	4.720 Google reviews
The Landing MX Park	Easton	Dirt Bike	4.654 Google reviews
Wicomico MX & ATV	Charlotte Hall	motocross, dirt-bike, ATV	4.2137 Google reviews
St. John's Rock ORV Trail	Frostburg	ATV, Dirt Bike, SxS / UTV	3.817 Google reviews

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12 parks in Maryland

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AJ's Adventures

Kitzmiller, MD5.0(46)

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Guided ATV and side-by-side excursions at the gateway to Wolf Den Run State Park. Local operator handling routing, rentals, and shuttle for visitors who don't want to trailer their own machines.

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Budds Creek Motocross Park

Mechanicsville, MD4.7(654)

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Budds Creek Motocross Park is a motocross track in Mechanicsville, MD. Dirt bike riding. Rated 4.7 by 654 reviews.

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Burkholder RD ATV Trail

Swanton, MD4.0(2)

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Burkholder RD ATV Trail is an off-road park in Swanton, MD.

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Meadow Mountain Trail

Frostburg, MD5.0(3)

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Meadow Mountain Trail is an off-road park in Frostburg, MD. ATV, dirt bike and SxS / UTV riding. Rated 5.0 by 3 reviews.

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Orv Park

Kitzmiller, MD4.0(1)

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Orv Park is an off-road riding area in Kitzmiller, MD. ATV, dirt bike and SxS / UTV riding.

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Piney Mountain Road ORV Trail

Friendsville, MD5.0(1)

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Piney Mountain Road ORV Trail is an off-road riding area in Friendsville, MD. ATV, dirt bike and SxS / UTV riding.

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Promised Land MX

Oldtown, MD4.7(49)

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Promised Land MX is a motocross track in Oldtown, MD. Dirt bike riding. Rated 4.7 by 49 reviews.

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Shady Acres Motocross Park

Friendsville, MD4.8(23)

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Shady Acres Motocross Park is a motocross track in Friendsville, MD. Dirt bike riding. Rated 4.8 by 23 reviews.

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St. John's Rock ORV Trail

Frostburg, MD3.8(17)

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St. Johns Rock OHV Area is a 2,500-acre state-managed off-road riding area on the western Maryland Potomac-highlands plateau in Garrett County, roughly 15 miles north of Oakland and a few miles from…

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The Landing MX Park

Easton, MD4.6(54)

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The Landing MX Park is a motocross track in Easton, MD. Dirt bike riding. Rated 4.6 by 54 reviews.

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Wicomico MX & ATV

Charlotte Hall, MD4.2(137)

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Southern Maryland motocross and ATV facility with multiple tracks, woods loops, and event hosting. Practice sessions, race series, and rentals for newer riders.

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Wolf Den Run State Park

Oakland, MD4.7(20)

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Wolf Den Run Recreation Area is a 3,200-acre ATV and OHV riding area in Garrett County in western Maryland, situated in the Appalachian highlands south of the town of Friendsville near the West…

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About Maryland

Maryland packs its off-road riding into the western panhandle, where the Appalachians shoulder up against the state line. The mountains around Savage River State Forest and the old railroad town of Cumberland carry the state's most serious trail: forested climbs, tight valleys, and the kind of grade changes that make a small state feel bigger than it is.

From ancient Appalachian uplands down to the coastal plain, the geology keeps shifting, and so does the riding. No open desert here; Maryland's designated OHV areas mean dense hardwood, rock gardens, and mud that lingers after every rain. The upside of a compact state: you can sample genuinely different surfaces without a long haul between them.

The Department of Natural Resources manages the riding, concentrating it in specific state parks and forests where designated trails keep access legal and the habitat intact. Ride these woods and you get the Mid-Atlantic at its best: deep deciduous forest, wildlife in the understory, and overlooks that go incandescent when the leaves turn.

When to ride in Maryland

Peak Apr, Oct

Full season

Quick facts

Trails mapped: 212
Parks listed: 12
Best season: April through November

Trip guide

Know before you go in Maryland

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

OHV Registration
All off-highway vehicles (OHVs) operated on Maryland's public lands must be registered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This registration helps fund trail maintenance and enforcement.
Operator Age and Safety Training
Operators and passengers under 16 must stay under the direct, within-eyesight supervision of a parent or guardian at all times, Maryland does not issue a youth OHV safety certificate. Specific age or engine-size limits may apply for certain vehicle types or trails.
Helmet and Protective Gear
All OHV operators and passengers are required to wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet. Additional protective gear, such as eye protection, gloves, and sturdy footwear, is strongly recommended for safety.

01Where are the primary off-road riding areas in Maryland?

The state forests of western Maryland's mountains hold most of the designated riding. That's where the managed trails are, across various OHV types, and where the terrain justifies the drive.

02Do I need to register my OHV to ride in Maryland?

Yes. Any OHV operated on state-managed lands must be registered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). No registration, no legal trail access, it's the first box to check.

03Are there age restrictions for OHV operators in Maryland?

Riders under 16 must stay under the direct, within-eyesight supervision of a parent or guardian at all times, Maryland's rule is supervision, not a youth safety certificate. Certain vehicle types and trail systems can carry their own age limits on top of that, so check the specifics for where you're headed.

04Are helmets required for off-road riding in Maryland?

Yes, a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet is mandatory for every operator and passenger on Maryland's designated trails, no exceptions. Given the rock and hardwood out west, you'd want one anyway.

05What kind of terrain can I expect on Maryland's OHV trails?

Forested dirt as the baseline, broken up by rocky sections and mud that shows up after every decent rain. Natural obstacles come standard in these woods, set up your machine and your expectations for varied conditions.

06Can I ride my OHV anywhere on public land in Maryland?

No. Maryland confines OHV riding to designated trails within authorized state parks and forests. Undesignated public land and private property without permission are both off-limits, and getting caught carries penalties.

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