Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles (OHRV) and Snowmobiles

OHRVs and Snowmobiles in New Hampshire
Riding a snowmobile or wheeled vehicle in New Hampshire can be fun and exciting for the whole family. Take a class, join a club, and ride responsibly.
NH OHRV & Snowmobile Digest of Regulations - available in searchable web format.
OHRV / Snowmobile Safety Education
FIND A CLASS: Safety Education Courses for snowmobiles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and trail bikes are available both online and in traditional classroom format, taught by Fish and Game-certified volunteer instructors. Find a traditional class or take a class online.
Riding in New Hampshire
- OHRV Law Changes for 2019
- Hands On for Safety: Countdown Hand Signals Are Unsafe
- FAQs about using snowmobiles, ATVs and trail bikes in New Hampshire
- Open Snowmobile Weekend
- Renting a snowmobile or ATV - View the list of NH Rental Agents
- Safe Riding Tips - Safety guidelines all riders should know
- Snowmobile Trail Conditions / Trail Information (N.H. Bureau of Trails)
- Stay on the Trail or Stay Home
- Where to ride - New Hampshire has miles of trails for the OHRV and snowmobile enthusiast
Questions regarding paying court fines and violations please call the NH Circuit Court call center at 1-855-212-1234.
NH Fish and Game OHRV Police Department Grant
Each year the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department enters into OHRV Law Enforcement contracts with local police agencies to aid in providing patrol coverage and mitigating landowner complaints.
OHRV / Snowmobile Forms
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- Accident Report Form
- Event Permit Application
- Rules Disclosure Statement
- Trails Maintenance Vehicle Application
- Registration Forms
- Snowmobile Trail Permission
Landowner Relations
Loud snowmobiles and OHRVs are a primary cause of complaints from landowners and other trail users. Vehicles powered by "two stroke" engines are the biggest offenders. All operators are encouraged to ride quiet vehicles. It is illegal to modify an exhaust system in any way that increases the noise level. Learn more about maintaining good relations with local landowners.