At least one person in every vehicle must hold a permit to operate in the TWMA riding units.

Exceptions to not purchasing a permit:

A Sportsman and Lifetime License Holder will eliminate the need to purchase a permit.
Active Military Members that are on leave orders will eliminate the need to purchase a permit.
Children under the age of 12 and any passengers do not require a permit.

Cost of Permits: State of Tennessee Residents

Daily/One Day Pass:
Type 36
$15.00 per day

Annual Pass:
Type 1 plus Type 93
$53.00

Junior Annual Pass:
(Ages 13 and under)
Type 2 plus Type 94
$35.00

Cost of Permits: Out of State Residents

Daily/One Day Pass:
Type 38
$37.00 per day

Seven Day Pass:
Type 72 plus Type 93
$81.00

Annual Pass:
Type 71 plus Type 93
$130.00

Junior Annual Pass:
(Ages 13 and under)
Type 70 plus Type 94
$36.00

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Riding Rules and Tips for TWRA Units:

Riders should stay on designated roads and trails and not venture off road into fields, woods, or otherwise prohibited areas. Safe riding is required and all minors are required to wear a helmet.

Spinning tires, doing doughnuts, driving above 25 mph, and other infractions are considered reckless driving and citations are issued. Additionally, all OHV vehicles must have mufflers installed that keep the noise output acceptable.

Effective April 15, 2024, possessing and consuming alcohol in TWRA Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) is illegal. The rule applies to drivers and passengers of off-highway vehicles riding in WMAs. Tennessee’s DUI laws also apply to those operating OHVs on local roads and managed trails.

Alcohol is permitted at designated TWRA campgrounds and on public waters bordering or within a WMA. Drunken disorderly conduct will still be prohibited on WMAs and in those designated areas.

Legal Road Routes

Requirements to Ride in the Town Of Lafollette

City of LaFollette

Local Roadway Riding Regulations

Effective July 1, 2017, it is now legal to operate your ATV or SxS on designated County and City roads of LaFollette roadways. You can now ride from the trail system into LaFollette for a shopping break and to enjoy lunch, ice cream, or fuel.

Operators must be 16 and hold a valid Driver's License.
They must operate only during daylight hours.
Must stay on designated and posted roads.
Must carry proof of Insurance.
All Riders must wear a Dot helmet, goggles, and use a seat belt if in a SxS.
Must lawfully obey all rules of the road applicable to other motor vehicles.
Any vehicle operated in the City of Lafollette shall be operated in a safe manner.
Regular safety checkpoints will be conducted to ensure that riders are following procedures.
Subject to any and all laws that are required and established by the State of Tennessee.
No open alcohol containers are allowed in moving vehicles