Motor Vehicle Use Maps

The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of developing Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) for all of the national forests and ranger districts in Idaho. The maps provide information about what types of OHVs are allowed on various trails and roads, and seasonal road and trail closures. Click on the national forests below to access the MVUMs for each one.

In November 2005, the Forest Service adopted a national OHV rule. The rule requires each national forest to formally designate specific roads, trails and areas where motorized travel is permitted and to show the routes on a MVUM. Once the rule is fully implemented, motorized travel will be permitted only on the roads, trails and areas shown on the MVUMs.

Here are the links to national forests MVUMs or travel management plans in various stages of development:

Boise National Forest MVUMs

Sawtooth National Forest MVUMs

Sawtooth National Recreation Area MVUMs

Caribou-Targhee National Forest MVUMs:

Payette National Forest – Has not published any MVUMs as yet, but the forest’s Travel Management Plan is complete.

Nez Perce National Forest – Has not published any MVUMs as yet, but the Nez Perce is in the midst of developing a Travel Management Plan.

Clearwater National Forest – Has not published any MVUMs as yet, but the Clearwater is in the midst of developing a Travel Management Plan.

Panhandle National Forests – Three forests have travel management plans under way:

Salmon-Challis National Forest – Has not published any MVUMs as yet, but it's Travel Management Plan has been completed.