• ATV riders can find plenty to do in South Dakota.atvs - quads race image by muro from Fotolia.com
  
  Covered in pine and spruce trees atop towering mountains, South Dakota is a state in which visitors and locals can get in touch with their outdoorsy side. With so many natural terrain variances, it is no wonder that South Dakota is a popular location for ATV riders to experience challenging trails and off-road adventure. There are several ATV parks in South Dakota that provide exciting ATV trails for thrill-seekers.
  
  

Talsma's ATV and Horse Trail Park

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  Talsma's ATV and Horse Trail Park is along the Missouri River in the midst of rolling hills and captivating wildlife. Despite the public riding trails, the property is a functioning cattle ranch. Unlike many ATV trails that travel deep into woods and valleys, Talsma's ATV Trail Park also soars high into the hills to provide riders with breathtaking panoramic views. The park is family oriented and does not allow the use of tobacco, alcohol, firearms or campfires. Riders are also not permitted to stray from the trails.
  
  Talsma's ATV and Horse Trail Park
  40401 313th St.
  Avon, South Dakota 57315
  (605) 369-2401
  talsmastrailpark.com
  
  

Thunder Ridge MX Park

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  The Thunder Ridge MX Park is a pre-designed track that spans 1.7 miles. This South Dakota ATV park is mostly used for racing and practicing rather than recreational riding. ATV riders must share the park with bikers as well. Riders should expect straightaways, hills, sharp curves and thrilling jumps. Thunder Ridge requires riders to follow the MWRA standard safety rules. A set of the rules can be found and downloaded from the company's website and downloads page.
  
  Thunder Ridge MX Park
  Reliance, SD
  (605) 680-0461
  thunderridgemx.net
  
  

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

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  The Revheim Bay Recreation Area is one of the most popular ATV recreational parks in South Dakota. Opened to the public, these trails are both exciting and affordable. The park refers to its ATV trails as an OHV area, or "off highway vehicle" area. Riders are welcomed to use this area and its more than 1-mile track to enjoy the nature the surrounds the park. The park is for day use only. A per-car admission fee applies, but includes ATV trails, fishing, hiking, archery, swimming and more. After a fun day on the trails, riders can visit the nearby historical monuments, murals and a museum.
  
  Revheim Bay Recreation Area
  12905 288th Ave.
  Mobridge, SD 57601
  (605) 845-7112
  sdgfp.info