Snowmobiling in North Dakota

Over 3,500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails are available to North Dakota snowmobiling enthusiasts. Trails are open from December 1 through April 1, depending on adequate snow cover.
 

Youth ages 12 and older who do not have a driver's license are required to successfully complete a snowmobile safety class.
 

Non-residents using state trails must purchase an out-of-state public trails access permit either online or at various locations throughout the state.
 

North Dakota has 14 state snowmobile trails, which are maintained by members of Snowmobile North Dakota. Trails are open from December 1 through April 1, providing that the trail has a minimum of four inches of packed snow.

Many of the trails are on trail easements through private land. Snowmobilers are reminded to respect private property and remain on marked trail segments.
 

For an official North Dakota snowmobile trail map and trail locations, contact Snowmobile North Dakota at (701) 328-5357, or drop them an e-mail message at snodak@midconetwork.com.

NEW...State snowmobile trails are now mapped on North Dakota's GIS Hub. Click on GIS Hub Snowmobile Trail Map to access this information
 

Trail names, locations and approximate miles include:

Trail conditions are updated by noon on Thursday each week during the snowmobiling season.
 

All snowmobiles operated on public land must be registered. Snowmobile registration is handled by the North Dakota Department of Transportation at any licensing office statewide. The registration fee is $40 for a two-year period, which includes a $5 registration fee and $35 trail tax which is used for the state trail system. The fee must be paid on odd-numbered years.

Non-resident riders must purchase a non-resident public trails and lands access permit. at a cost of $15 per year. Out of state permits may be ordered at any state park, participating snowmobile dealerships or online by going to https://www.idctech.net/Snowmobile.
 

Information needed to order a non-resident trail access permit includes:

Youth ages 12 and older who do not have a valid driver's license must successfully complete an approved youth safety course. Courses are held at various locations across the state during the fall and winter months.

Go to http://www.ndparks.com/recreation/snowmobile/index.html for an updated schedule.

 

Snowmobiles are governed under Chapter 39-24 of the North Dakota Centery Code. Laws and regulations governing snowmobile ownership and use can also be found online in the 2007-2009 North Dakota Snowmobile Safety & Operation Guidelines booklet.
 

Snowmobile North Dakota
International Association of Snowmobile Administrators
GoSnowmobiling.org
2008-2012 Snowmobile Program Strategic Plan
2007 Snowmobile Enthusiasts Survey