Snowmobile use on public land in Montana is regulated by Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). Check out their Snowmobile Regulations & Registration page for statewide regulations and other tips.
Snowmobiles are allowed on certain state trust land with a Conservation License.
Group rides or race events require a special recreational use license.
| Public Roads: | Allowed if permitted by traffic laws and regulations. |
| Other Roads signed by DNRC as "open": | Allowed. |
| Off-road or upon roads not open by DNRC: |
Generally allowed on unleased land. Most trust land east of the continental divide is leased. Forested land west of the divide is generally unleased. *There may be environmental factors that limit snowmobile use in certain areas. Contact the local DNRC Office to confirm allowable use in specific areas. |
| Trails: |
Montana has thousands of miles of groomed snowmobile trails across the state. Check out the FWP Snowmobile Webpage for permit information and to find a trail. See the Stillwater State Forest Winter Recreation Map for trust land trails in the Stillwater area. |