State Land Trust Permits, now online

[Stepmurr]

Just a quick clarification/question:
we are still restricted to existing service roads / jeep trails because a cruiser is over the weight limit to get an OHV sticker from the MVD... is that correct? I've never had either but stuck to what always appeared to be a regularly traveled trail. I will be getting the BLM permit but wondered if there were some do's/do-not's I should keep on my mind when four-wheeling and camping.

The sticker is an "Off Highway", not "Off Road" sticker. Unless you find a OHV free range area the sticker only allows for on-trail travel for smaller rigs & motorcycles, not cross-country riding on bare ground. Can't get a lot of people to understand this and off-trail travel is a big problem all over the country. You are correct that Land Cruisers don't need stickers due to their weight.

Details here:

Off Highway Vehicle - Arizona Game & Fish Department

Information about off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Arizona. Get your OHV decal, learn about safety requirements, and find where to ride.

www.azgfd.com

Read this booklet for most OHV questions:

https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/06105445/Arizona-Off-Highway-Vehicle-Guide_211229_sept.pdf

This thread specifically is about the permit required to recreate on Arizona State Trust Land. Trust land is not public land and requires either a valid hunting license (on an active hunt) or recreation permit.

Faqs here:

FAQs | Arizona State Land Department

land.az.gov

Glad you asked about do/don'ts for camping and four wheelin' Check out Tread Lightly for how most of us treat our wonderful country:

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[Stepmurr]

Just a quick clarification/question:
we are still restricted to existing service roads / jeep trails because a cruiser is over the weight limit to get an OHV sticker from the MVD... is that correct? I've never had either but stuck to what always appeared to be a regularly traveled trail. I will be getting the BLM permit but wondered if there were some do's/do-not's I should keep on my mind when four-wheeling and camping.

By the way - I thought the below thread was a sticky, but I had to go hunting for it. This gives the best explanation about why a State Trust Land permit should be in your possession.

State Trust Land Permits - YES! You May Need One!!

Based on my recent experiences with Maricopa County Sheriff's Officers (MCSO) and Table Mesa Rd in the North Valley, I'm including some critical information here for Mudders who may find themselves on- or crossing- State Trust Lands in Arizona along with links to mail in a Permit request. When...

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