Free ORV Weekend in Michigan

Taking place twice a year, Free ORV Weekend is a great time to see, experience and test out Michigan’s off-road vehicle trails. Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days without an ORV license or trail permit.

Free weekend take place Aug. 15-16, 2026.

• All other ORV rules and laws still apply.
• You must supply your own ORV.
• Typically, there is an entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park (although no Recreation Passport required), but the fee will is waived this year.

Michigan also offers a Free Snowmobile Weekend each year.