State Parks: Motorized Recreation
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:11
State Parks: Motorized Recreation
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Motorized recreation in Indiana includes both snowmobiling and off-road vehicle (ORV) recreation. Geography and weather separate the two programs, but they have much in common. Both programs are:
Funded using registration revenue
Regulated by Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code
Administered by the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation
Successes due to partnerships with volunteers
Safe and fun outdoor recreational sports
Snowmobile and ORV registration and titles
As of January 2014, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) handles all snowmobile and ORV registrations. IC 9-18.1-14.1 requires that all snowmobile and ORVs purchased after December 31, 2003 be registered; only a few exceptions apply.
Out-of-state visitors to Redbird SRA and Interlake SRA can purchase a $20 annual Out of State Motorized Trail Use permit, in lieu of a state ORV registration. The permit is only valid at these two DNR properties, and is available for purchase at the property gatehouse or office.
If an out-of-state visitor wants to drive on Indiana roadways open to ORV use, the out-of-state ORVs must be registered in the owner’s state or registered through the Indiana BMV. If not registered in their home state, out-of-state owners must apply in-person at an Indiana BMV branch. Registration must include 1) a registration number specific to the ORV, 2) owner name and address, 3) ORV year, 4) manufacturer, 5) make, 6) model, and 7) VIN.
A motorized trail use permit is not an ORV registration.
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Motorized Recreation
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Motorized Recreation
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
|
SNOWMOBILES
Motorized recreation in Indiana includes both snowmobiling and off-road vehicle (ORV) recreation. Geography and weather separate the two programs, but they have much in common. Both programs are:
Funded using registration revenue
Regulated by Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code
Administered by the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation
Successes due to partnerships with volunteers
Safe and fun outdoor recreational sports
Snowmobile and ORV registration and titles
As of January 2014, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) handles all snowmobile and ORV registrations. IC 9-18.1-14.1 requires that all snowmobile and ORVs purchased after December 31, 2003 be registered; only a few exceptions apply.
Out-of-state visitors to Redbird SRA and Interlake SRA can purchase a $20 annual Out of State Motorized Trail Use permit, in lieu of a state ORV registration. The permit is only valid at these two DNR properties, and is available for purchase at the property gatehouse or office.
If an out-of-state visitor wants to drive on Indiana roadways open to ORV use, the out-of-state ORVs must be registered in the owner’s state or registered through the Indiana BMV. If not registered in their home state, out-of-state owners must apply in-person at an Indiana BMV branch. Registration must include 1) a registration number specific to the ORV, 2) owner name and address, 3) ORV year, 4) manufacturer, 5) make, 6) model, and 7) VIN.
A motorized trail use permit is not an ORV registration.
Indiana Snowmobile and ORV Laws
Laws Regarding Registration
Laws Regarding Operation
Locations
Upcoming Events
More Events
Top FAQs
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Online Services
Buy gifts from state parks
Reserve a campsite
Buy a state park permit
Reserve room at state park inn
Buy a horse permit
Buy a boating permit
More IN.gov Online Services
IN.gov Subscriber Center
I Want To
View fees for state parks
Find a state park map
View upcoming nature programs
Place a geocache
Everyone Welcome
Plan Your Visit to a DNR Property
Accessibility in the Outdoors
Social Media
YouTube
Calendar
Copyright © 2026 State of Indiana - All rights reserved.