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:

Home - Tread Lightly!

TREAD LIGHTLY! Keeps America's Outdoor Recreation Areas Accessible, Beautiful and Healthy.

treadlightly.org

 

[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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[Stepmurr]

Annual renewal time for me!

 

[splitshot]

Just renewed mine.

 

[Living in the Past]

Annual renewal time for me!

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Confused, is this only required to park on state trust land? Thought it was trespassing just driving across state trust land on established all weather road?

 

[Stepmurr]

Confused, is this only required to park on state trust land? Thought it was trespassing just driving across state trust land on established all weather road?

The parking part is for when you are away from your vehicle. The permit allows you to do stuff on State Trust Land.

Read way too many details at the Official site, and what can happen to you if the PoPo catch you recreating without a permit on @LongDuck 's "yes you may need one" post.

https://azland.my.salesforce-sites.com/recreationalpermit

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

Jun 26, 2014

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 you see this sign - BE AWARE, you may need a permit to enter!

Some history of State Trust Lands: "The Arizona State Land Department manages approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust...

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Individual Permit: An Individual Permit is $15 and grants a single person access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online with a credit card will be charged an additional $2 convenience fee. A debit card payment is free from transaction fees. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix. The permit is good for one year from date of purchase.

 

[muttsinapig]

Maybe it’s there and I don’t see it, but would be nice if on their site, one could see the status of one’s current or expired pass. At least they (and AZG&F) are somewhat electronically accessible of late—so many years of paper permits!

 

[Stepmurr]

Maybe it’s there and I don’t see it, but would be nice if on their site, one could see the status of one’s current or expired pass. At least they (and AZG&F) are somewhat electronically accessible of late—so many years of paper permits!

Arizona has sent me emails when my permits have expired for the last few years. I remembered this time to renew prior to expiration, so did not get a reminder email.

You might try calling them to see if they can look up your permit.

 

[toy_tek]

Also on the payment receipt that is emailed to you, the expiration date is noted, and can be tapped which will open your calendar to let you add a reminder.

Thx to this thread I just updated mine as well.