Five Mile Pass OHV Area

Five Mile Pass OHV Area is a large BLM-managed off-highway vehicle riding area in central Utah, featuring scattered makeshift motocross tracks and miles of ATV trails through rugged, rocky hills and valleys. For local Wasatch Front riders, the property is the closest dispersed-riding option south of the Salt Lake metro. The surface is loose rock over hard-pack with significant elevation variation, which delivers challenging terrain that conventional manicured motocross facilities can't replicate. The makeshift track structure means the property doesn't function as a race-prep venue, it works as a free-play and trail-riding destination where riders define their own lines. Free dispersed camping is permitted across the BLM footprint, which is the cost factor that makes the property attractive for long-weekend riding stays. No formal hookups, vault toilets at limited locations. Year-round access, though winter access depends on snow conditions in the higher elevations. For local riders in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, American Fork, Provo, and the broader Utah County area, Five Mile Pass is the everyday holiday-and-weekend play area. Salt Lake County riders make the trip south for the dispersed-riding experience that's hard to find north of the property. The free access removes the cost barrier that paid private facilities introduce. Worth understanding: BLM dispersed-riding land is not a track facility. There's no on-site staff, no scheduled programming, no maintained safety infrastructure. Bring tools, water, recovery gear, and ride within your skill level. The property is busy on holiday weekends and quieter on weekdays. blm.gov for current land use notes and seasonal access updates.