Jackass Flats

Jackass Flats OHV https://azstateparks.com/ohv The Jackass Flats loop off of Castle Hot Springs Road offers OHV enthusiasts a wide range of challenging obstacles, scenic desert views and passes several old mines that make for a great lunch break location.

Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona State Parks and Trails • Arizona State Land Department Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Guide FREE MAP INCLUDED PROGRAM Arizona Game and Fish Department 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086 602-942-3000 www.azgfd.gov Arizona State Parks and Trails 1110 W. Washington St. #100 Phoenix, AZ 85007 1-877-MY-PARKS www.azstateparks.com Arizona State Land Department 1616 W. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-542-4631 www.azland.gov TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Title, User Fee and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment and Safety Requirements. . . . . . . . . . 8 Children and OHVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operation Regulations and Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Where to Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Courteous and Ethical OHV Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Report Violations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 OHVs and Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Key Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Air Quality Laws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 OHV Education and Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Arizona Game and Fish Department receives Federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and thus prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and sex pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To request an accommodation or informational material in an alternative format or to file a discrimination complaint please contact the Director’s Office at (602) 942-3000 or by mail at 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Discrimination complaints can also be filed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce, Attention: Public Civil Rights and Disability Coordinator, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. IERD/2021 OHV Safety Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover INTRODUCTION Where do OHV decal dollars go? Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) provide a great way to access and enjoy Arizona’s amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. OHV riding can be a safe, enjoyable, low-impact activity when users follow the laws and riding ethics. If OHVs continue to cause damage to habitat, land management agencies may be forced to implement closures. • 7  0% goes to the administration of a statewide OHV Program in the following percentages: This brochure contains information about the state’s OHV laws, and is designed to help users understand responsible riding practices, protect the environment, and preserve their privilege to ride. This brochure was created through funds provided by the Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund, which also contributes monies to education programs, trail maintenance, trailside support facilities, signage, maps, habitat mitigation and OHV law enforcement. OHV recreation is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in Arizona, and that popularity continues to grow at an astounding rate. According to the Arizona State Parks and Trails 2020 Trails Plan, 24% of Arizonans considered themselves motorized recreational users. That figure represents more than 1.7 million people who seek OHV recreation opportunities. In addition, a 2018 Economic Impact Study conducted by Arizona State University found that resident and non-resident riders contribute roughly $2.6 billion annually to the state’s economy. • 3  0% goes to the Highway User Revenue Fund (distributed to counties and cities for road and highway maintenance) - 60% to Arizona State Parks and Trails for grants funding, trail maintenance, signage, education and enforcement.  - 35% to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for enforcement, education and outreach.  - 5% to the Arizona State Land Department for mitigation, signage and enforcement. How the OHV decal benefits you • P  rovides funding for OHV needs such as trail construction, maps, safety training, OHV recreation areas, trailheads, trail maintenance and education. • A  llows you to cross State Trust Land on existing roads, trails and designated routes. NOTE: An Arizona State Land Department recreation permit is required for any other additional recreation activities on State Land. Comply with Land Department use requirements. www.azland.gov • P  rovides funding for OHV law enforcement officers to ensure users are all following the rules and riding safely. • M  ay reduce the vehicle license tax for street legal registration.

OHV Site Locator # Interstate Highway Paved Highway Map not to scale Arizona OHV Sites For more information visit AZStateParks.com/OHV 1. Arizona Strip* (north of Colorado River) Contact the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip Field Office, (435) 688-3200. 2. Cinder Hills OHV Area (Flagstaff) Contact Coconino National Forest, Peaks Ranger District, (928) 526-0866. 3. Kendrick and Mormon Lake / Pinewood Snowmobile Trail Systems Contact Coconino National Forest, Peaks Ranger District, (928) 526-0866. 4. Long Draw OHV Route (Mogollon Rim) Contact Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Black Mesa Ranger District, (928) 535-4481. 5. Munds Park Contact Coconino National Forest, Peaks Ranger District, (928) 526-0866. 6. Hayfield Draw/Bryant Park OHV Area (Cottonwood) Contact Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District, (928) 567-4121. 7. Alto Pit OHV Recreation Site (Prescott) Contact Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, (928) 443-8000. 8. Sheridan Mountain/Smith Mesa OHV Trail System (Prescott) Contact Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw and Chino Valley Ranger District, (928) 443-8000 or (928) 777-2200. 9. Hualapai Mountain OHV Trailhead (Kingman) Contact Hualapai Mountain Park, (928) 757-3859. 13. Swansea Townsite (30 miles east of Parker) Contact Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, (928) 505-1200. 14. Ehrenberg Sandbowl Contact the Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office, (928) 317-3200. 15. Ehrenberg-Cibola OHV Routes For maps and information contact the Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office, (928) 317-3200. 16. La Posa OHV Routes (Quartzsite) Contact the Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office, (928) 317-3200. 17. Harquahala Mountain Summit Road Backcountry Byway Contact Bureau of Land Management, Hassayampa Field Office, (623) 580-5500. 18. Yuma East OHV Routes Contact the Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office, (928) 317-3200. 19. Hieroglyphic Mountains Area/ Boulders Staging Area* (Wickenburg) Contact BLM, Hassayampa Field Office, (623) 580-5500. A. Granite Mountain – No Vehicles Allowed – Restrictions Due to Dust Laws, City of Scottsdale Ordinance #3776 The Granite Mountain area is State Trust Land located within the City of Scottsdale boundaries. Motorized vehicle use is now prohibited. The site is still open to nonmotorized use, however, staging (parking) on unpaved surfaces is prohibited. 10. Standard Wash (Lake Havasu City) Contact Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, (928) 505-1200. 21. Rolls OHV Area Contact Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District, (480) 610-3300. 11. Parker 400 Desert Race Course* (La Paz County) Contact Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, (928) 505-1200. 22. Bulldog Canyon OHV Area (Saguaro Lake) Contact Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District for a required permit (480) 610-3300. 12. Shea Spectator/Pit Areas and Osborn Wash Contact Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, (928) 505-1200. 23. Desert Wells* Contact AZ Game and Fish Department for an access guide at (602) 942-3000. Arizona OHV Sites For more information visit AZStateParks.com/OHV 24. Mescal Mountains OHV Area (Kearny) Contact Town of Kearny, (520) 363-5547. 25. Sunrise to Big Lake Snowmobile Route Contact Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Springerville Ranger District, (928) 333-4372. 26. Saffel Canyon Trail (Eagar) Contact Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Springerville Ranger District, (928) 333-4372. 27. Rattlesnake Gap (Greenlee County) Contact Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Clifton Ranger District, (928) 687-1301. 28. Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area Contact Bureau of Land Management, Safford Field Office, (928) 348-4400. 29. Black Hills Backcountry Byway (Safford) Contact Bureau of Land Management, Safford Field Office, (928) 348-4400. 30. Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area (Safford) Contact Bureau of Land Management, Safford Field Office, (928) 348-4400. 31. Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Area (Tucson) Contact the Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District, (520) 749-8700. 32. Pima Motorsports Park (Tucson) Contact Pima County Parks and Recreation Department (520) 877-6000. 33. Santa Rita Mountain Backcountry Touring Area (Sonoita) Contact Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District, (520) 281-2296. 34. South Patagonia Mountains (Sierra Vista) Contact Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District, (520) 378-0311.