Off-Highway Vehicles

News Release

Missouri woman succumbs to injuries suffered at Iowa ATV park

Emily Turner, 26, of Jamesport, Mo., died from injuries suffered from a single vehicle crash Aug. 8, at Bluff Creek OHV Park, southwest of Oskaloosa, Iowa.

August 12, 2026

News - Featured

Fishing

Off-Highway Vehicles

News Release

Caution is advised as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate

Rapidly deteriorating ice conditions in Iowa lakes due to warming temperatures. Iowa DNR urges caution for ice fishing and OHV riding.

February 9, 2026

Off-Highway Vehicles

News - Featured

News Release

Snowmobilers cheer the return of winter

It’s middle December, and much of Iowa is covered under a thick blanket of snow with a weekend forecast calling for high temperatures that barely scratch double

December 9, 2025

Snowmobiles driving on a trail through a snowy winter scene.

News Release

Stay safe on the ice this winter

Ice safety in Iowa: 4" min for fishing, 5-7" for snowmobiles/ATVs. Ice thickness varies; check as you go & stay off slushy/dark spots. Be safe!

December 9, 2025

Triangular warning sign with red border and an exclamation point in the center.

Off-Highway Vehicles

News Release

Registration renewals now open for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs)

Off-highway vehicle owners can now renew their registrations for all-terrain vehicles, off-road utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles.

September 16, 2025

Close up of an off-highway vehicle parked on a dirt trail.

Off-Highway Vehicles

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed regulated vehicle, snowmobile, and vessel bonding administrative rule revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for All-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycle, off-road utility vehicles, and vessel bonding.

July 24, 2024

Off-Highway Vehicles

Events & Public Meetings