ATV/UTV Recreation in Clark County
Google Maps
Please remember that only street legal motorcycles, driven by licensed drivers are allowed on the ATV/UTV trail system. Non-street legal motorcycles are not allowed on the ATV/UTV trail system and may only be ridden on the Knobby Ridge Motorcycle Trails.
​
More than 135 miles of spring, summer, and fall ATV/UTV trails and routes wind and loop through the nearly 135,000 acre Clark County forest. Additional winter mileage is available, please refer to map for more information (ATV only, UTV's are not allowed on the trail system during the winter). Convenient trail access is located throughout the county forest. Trail amenities include parking lots, loading ramps, day use areas, fuel, and food. In addition, our ATV trails offer access to five county campgrounds.
​
ATV / UTV Trails - OPEN
The Clark County Forestry and Parks Summer ATV/UTV County Forest Trails located on Clark County Forest lands are open as of 7am Thursday May 15, 2025.
​(updated 5/15/2025) Press Release
Clark County trails are subject to periodic closure; for updates on recent closures and/or openings please contact the Forestry and Parks Department at 715-743-5140.​
​​​
MORE INFORMATION​​​
REMINDER: Forestry & Parks does not open and close town roads. Riders are responsible for contacting townships to verify status.​
​
When trails are closed that also includes any county forest road or county forest roads that are designated as part of the ATV/UTV trail system. Do not treat forest roads as township roads.
​
Riders are reminded to stay on the trail, obey all signs, and to please ride responsibly.
​
Clark County trails are subject to periodic closure.
​
Trails OPEN/CLOSE Schedule
​​​​
ATV/UTV Trails CLOSE
November 1 - December 14
March 16 - May 14
​
ATV/UTV* Trails OPEN (currently closed)
May 15 - October 31
December 15 - March 15 (No UTVs unless otherwise noted)
​​
Winter ATV Trails (remain closed until conditions are favorable)
December 15 - March 15 *(UTVs are not allowed on the trails Dec 15th thru May 14th).
Winter ATV Information: ATVs are only allowed on the trail system during the winter as posted. *UTVs are not allowed on winter trail system. Winter ATV trails only open when conditions are favorable.
Clark County urges everyone to abide by state and county regulations. ATV/UTV travel is only allowed on the designated ATV/UTV Trails and ATV/UTV Routes.
Only street legal motorcycles, driven by licensed operators, are allowed on the ATV/UTV trail system. Non-street legal motorcycles may only operate on the designated Knobby Ridge off road motorcycle trails.
Licensing
For information regarding licensing of ATVs/UTVs in Wisconsin and state specific rules and regulations concerning ATV/UTV use, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources office at (888) 936-7463. Or see the Jackson County ATV Trails website. Thank you and safe riding!
Wild Fire Prevention
We would like to remind riders that ATV's /UTVs are a possible ignition source for wild fires. Please follow all state regulations, including spark arrestors. Please click the following to see how else you can help prevent wild fires while operating your ATV/UTV.
​