Welcome to 2026-27 New Hampshire ATV & Snowmobile

New for 2026–2027:

• Only 1 Temporary Registration is allowed per person, per wheeled vehicle, per season. An Annual Registration must be purchased in order to ride after the 10-Day Registration has expired.

Reminders:

• Antique Snowmobile registrations are only available for snowmobiles manufactured in 1994 or prior.
• An OHRV safety education certificate does not override a motor vehicle license suspension; you cannot operate if your driver’s license has been suspended or revoked in any state or Canadian province.

New Hampshire’s Trails Are Calling

Off-highway recreational vehicle and snowmobile riding are booming in popularity in New Hampshire and it’s easy to see why. The Granite State offers some of the best riding in the Northeast with more than 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails and 1,300 miles of OHRV routes winding through breathtaking forests, mountains, and small towns. No matter the season or your ride of choice, adventure is always waiting.

In 2025, we launched an online OHRV registration option to make getting on the trails easier. The response has been incredible, and we are already working on even more improvements. Keep an eye out—there’s more convenience on the way.

The Fish and Game Department works closely with the NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, Trails Bureau to maintain a trail network that is safe, extensive, and enjoyable for everyone. It is a team effort, and we are continually working to enhance safety and rider experience.

When you register your machine, you’re directly supporting the trails you love. About 80% of snowmobile and 65% of wheeled-vehicle registration fees collected go to the NH Trails Bureau, which in turn distributes grants to local clubs for trail grooming, maintenance, equipment, and operations. If you haven’t already, consider joining a local snowmobile or OHRV club. These organizations and their volunteers are the backbone of the state’s trail system. They work to obtain landowner permission, assist with trail maintenance, and provide information to riders. For the latest trail condition report, visit the New Hampshire Trails Bureau snowmobiling page on NH State Parks.

Even experienced riders can find themselves in unexpected situations, but inexperience and excessive speed remain the leading causes of OHRV and snowmobile accidents in New Hampshire. Fish and Game strongly recommends that all riders participate in a Safety Education Class.New Hampshire State law requires all operators age 12 or older to complete an approved OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education class or hold a valid driver’s license. Learn more or find a class on the New Hampshire Fish and Game safety education page.

Safety is always our top priority. Please be sure to wear a helmet and proper safety gear every time you ride, stop at all roadways and marked intersections, and follow all state laws. We’ll see you on the trails!

Stephanie L. Simek, Ph.D.

Executive Director

NH Fish and Game Department

The NH Fish and Game Department receives Federal Assistance from the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and thus prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age and sex, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or service, please contact or write the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration, 4001 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR – 4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203, Attention: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Programs.