Motorized Black Hills Forest Service Trail Permits
Purchase your Black Hills Motorized Trail Permit.
- Online orders will be MAILED to you.
- Please allow 10 to 14 days for your permit(s) to arrive via U.S. Postal Service. Shipping times may vary.
- Orders placed after 3:00pm on Fridays will be processed the following Monday.
- Permits may also be purchased in-person, seven days a week at: Black Hills Visitor Information Center, 1851 Discovery Circle, Rapid City, SD (Exit 61 off I-90)
- 2026 BLACK HILLS FOREST SERVICE Motorized Trail Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2026.
- The permits are a stick-on decal and must be placed on the vehicle. A print option is not available.
Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trails Permit Information
All motor vehicles traveling on motorized trails in the South Dakota portion of the Black Hills National Forest are required to have a Black Hills Motorized Trail Permit (sticker).
The permit must be attached to the vehicle in the proper locations and visible to oncoming vehicles to be valid before riding on the trails. ATVs/UTVS place the permit on the front left external wheel panel, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes 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.
Permits are for private use vehicles only. Commercial (rental) vehicles are required to have a commercial use permit, which is available at any Black Hills National Forest office.
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