New $700K Program Funds OHV Trail Upgrades on BLM Lands Across Four States

Jun 4, 2026

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New $700K Program Funds OHV Trail Upgrades on BLM Lands Across Four States

Public-Private Partnership
Project Locations
Community Impact
WOLFBOX Take: Better Trails, Bigger Responsibility
Gear Up for These OHV Areas
FAQ
Sources

Public-Private Partnership

The Foundation for America's Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management, and Polaris Inc. announced a new grant program on June 1, 2026, to fund off-highway vehicle access, safety, and riding experience projects on public lands nationwide.

Polaris contributed $350,000, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Foundation, bringing total funding to more than $700,000. The money will pay for new signage, trail barriers, fencing, and trail maintenance at seven OHV areas across multiple states.

Project Locations

The partnership kicked off May 30 at the Moon Rocks Recreation Area near Reno, Nevada — 19,000 acres of BLM-managed OHV terrain. More than 250 volunteers attended the Friends of Moon Rocks annual clean-up event alongside the announcement.

Additional funded projects include:

Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System, Utah — A full signage overhaul covering directional markers, trail maps, and wayfinding signs, installed with the BLM Fillmore Field Office.
Greater Three Peaks OHV Riding Area, Utah — Approximately 4,800 feet of trail improvements and barrier installation to direct traffic and protect sensitive areas.

The complete list includes seven locations in total, with additional project details expected from the BLM in the coming weeks.

Community Impact

"It is astounding to see all of these partners, including the Foundation, Polaris, and all of the volunteers coming together to enhance the Moon Rocks Recreation Area," said Kim Dow, Associate State Director of the BLM Nevada. "Without their support and dedication, Moon Rocks would not be what it is today."

Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen said the program invests alongside local rider communities. "People are deeply connected to the areas they spend their days riding, and we know strong communities are at the heart of maintaining these spaces."

The BLM manages more than 200 designated OHV recreation sites and millions of additional acres open to responsible motorized recreation across the western United States.

I Ling Thompson, CEO of the Foundation for America's Public Lands, noted that BLM lands are powerful economic drivers. "We are thrilled to partner with Polaris to support local communities and bring much-needed funding to these important projects."

WOLFBOX Take: Better Trails Come With a Bigger Responsibility

Seven hundred thousand dollars won't remake public-lands access on its own, but the signal matters: an industry brand and thousands of riders are now co-funding the signage, barriers and maintenance that keep OHV areas open. The subtext of every one of these projects — new wayfinding at Cricket Mountains, barriers at Greater Three Peaks “to protect sensitive areas” — is the same: access survives when riders stay on the marked, designated routes. The fastest way to lose a trail is to cut a new one.

It's also a nudge to go ride the places this money is improving. Moon Rocks' sand and rock and the Utah systems' high-desert terrain are rewarding, unforgiving areas — the kind that pay off a rig that showed up prepared.

Gear Up for These OHV Areas

See the rock you're about to climb. At a place like Moon Rocks, the obstacle that stops you is the one you can't see over your own hood. The 3-channel WOLFBOX G900TriPro (Bumper Version) adds a low, waterproof bumper camera that puts the ground-level line — the rock, the rut, the drop-off — right on your mirror.
Ride like the new signage matters. These grants pay for markers and barriers precisely because staying on designated routes is what keeps areas open. A GPS-enabled WOLFBOX mirror dash cam quietly logs your route with location and time, so you can show you rode the marked trail if it's ever questioned.
Air down for sand and rock. Moon Rocks and the Utah systems reward lower tire pressure off-pavement — and a way to air back up for the drive home. A portable WOLFBOX air compressor covers both.

FAQ

What is the $700K OHV trail program and who funded it?

Polaris Inc. contributed $350,000, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Foundation for America's Public Lands (the BLM's official charitable partner), for more than $700,000 total. The money funds new signage, trail barriers, fencing and maintenance at seven OHV areas.

Which OHV areas are getting upgrades?

The program kicked off at the Moon Rocks Recreation Area near Reno, Nevada, and includes the Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System and the Greater Three Peaks OHV Riding Area in Utah, among seven locations total, with more details expected from the BLM.

How can I ride responsibly on newly signed BLM OHV trails?

Stay on the marked, designated routes and respect barriers protecting sensitive areas — that's what keeps these areas open. A GPS dash cam that logs your route is a simple way to keep a record that you stayed on legal trails.

What gear helps on rocky, sandy OHV areas like Moon Rocks?

A low bumper-mounted camera helps you see obstacles you can't see over the hood, and a portable air compressor lets you air down for traction on sand and rock and air back up for the highway.