Carson City is the capital of the State of Nevada. It is also an autonomous county, stretching from the Eastern Sierras to the Pine Nut Mountain range. In the center of the county is the junction of highways 50 and 395, making travel to the general area very easy. Carson City itself has every service an OHV enthusiasts could need.
From downtown Carson City, there are six OHV routes and trail systems within a half-hour drive. The closest of all, with an interesting history, is the Prison Hill Recreation Area. Originally part of the prison complex (still partially active) on the outskirts of the city, the hill has now been turned into a multiuse recreation area. The northern part of the recreation area is unmotorized, for pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists, but the southern part is open for use by ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. On the opposite side of town is the King’s Canyon route to Spooner Summit. These trails are popular with folks seeking a quick day outing with ideal angles for photographing the city. Just southwest of the city is the Kingsbury Stinger & Genoa Peak Road, a popular collection of trails between Carson City and Lake Tahoe. Just south of Prison hill is the Johnson Lane OHV staging area, with routes in Douglas County. This is a popular way of accessing the Pine Nut Mountains, a vast mountain range extending into Lyon and Douglas Counties. Finally, while technically in Washoe and Storey County, Carson City is just minutes away from the Washoe Lake State Park to Virginia City interpretive trail, which in turn accesses the trails in Storey County, known as the Comstock Historic Mining District.
For OHV resources, equipment, mechanical services and gear, Stop by one of our local shops or dealerships.
Ridezilla
2680 S Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9am-6pm
Phone: (775) 883-6111
395 Motorsports
951 Jacks Valley Rd Ste A, Carson City, NV 89705
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-6pm
Phone: (775) 267-3767
Testa Motorsports
1581 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV 89423
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Phone: (775) 782-6707
Note: Non-residents of Nevada can ride their out-of-state all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the state of Nevada without a Nevada OHV registration if the machine is registered in their home state and is in Nevada for 15 days or less. If you are planning to be here longer than 15 days please visit Nevada OHV for registration instructions.