SxS / UTV · Minnesota
SxS / UTV in Minnesota
10 parks across Minnesota. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Public land open to side-by-sides
2,603 mi
National forest
Rated 4.5+ on Google
7 of 10
Cities
8
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 8 of 10 parks in Minnesota with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Park | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shady Oaks Trails | Russell | 4.914 Google reviews |
| Superior National Forest OHV | Duluth | 4.82,340 Google reviews |
| Iron Range OHV Recreation Area | Gilbert | 4.8204 Google reviews |
| Chippewa National Forest OHV Network | Cass Lake | 4.7436 Google reviews |
| Fort Ripley Trail | Fort Ripley | 4.720 Google reviews |
| Soo Line Trail | Royalton | Royalton | 4.577 Google reviews |
| Meeker County OHV Park | Darwin | 4.375 Google reviews |
| Mille Lacs County OHV Park | Onamia | 4.332 Google reviews |
Operators
SxS / UTV operators
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Public land
Where side-by-sides can ride on public land in Minnesota
- National forest roads and trails open to side-by-sides over 50 in wide
- 2,603 mi
- National forest miles open to side-by-sides over 50 in wide all year
- 1,105 mi
National forests with the most miles
- Chippewa National Forest1,434 mi
- Superior National Forest1,169 mi
Some national forests are missing from the Forest Service file, so read the national forest miles as a floor. Seasons and width limits vary by route.
Source: USDA Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps. Always check the official MVUM and posted signs; this map is not a legal document.
Resources
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Videos worth watching
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Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
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