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

COMING SOON:
A new North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit and fee structure will go into effect July 1, 2025. Between now and June 30, 2025 customers can still use the hunting license and WMA permit to ride on North Cumberland. Starting July 1, those licenses will not be valid, and those users must purchase the North Cumberland Riding Permit. Between now and June 30, 2025 customers can also still use the high impact permit to ride on North Cumberland. Starting July 1, 2025 any High Impact permit purchased prior to July 1, 2025 will be valid to ride North Cumberland until the expiration date (365 days from purchase). Any High Impact Permits purchased on or after July 1, 2025 are NOT valid to ride North Cumberland. Users purchasing permits on or after July 1, 2025 to ride on North Cumberland must purchase the North Cumberland OHV permits.

Exceptions to not purchasing a permit:

A Sportsman and Lifetime License Holder will eliminate the need to purchase a permit. (Until June 30, 2025)
Effective July 1, 2025 Sportsman's Suppliemental Fee for Resdients and Non-Residents - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA.
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

One Day Permit:
Type 36 - $15.00 per day (Until June 30, 2025)
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Three Day Permit:
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Seven Day Permit:
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Annual Permit:
Type 1 plus Type 93 - $53.00 (Until June 30, 2025)
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Junior Annual Permit:
(Ages 13+)
Type 2 plus Type 94 - $35.00 (Until June 30, 2025)

Cost of Permits: Out of State Residents

One Day Permit:
Type 38 - $37.00 per day (Until June 30, 2025)
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Three Day Permit:
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Seven Day Permit:
Type 72 plus Type 93 - $81.00 (Until June 30, 2025)
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Annual Permit:
Type 71 plus Type 93 - $130.00 (Until June 30, 2025)
Effective July 1, 2025 - NCWMA OHV Permit $TBA

Junior Annual Permit:
(Ages 13+)
Type 70 plus Type 94 - $36.00 (Until June 30, 2025)

Purchase Your Permit On-Line

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NORTH CUMBERLAND OHV RULES

Additional OHV Information:
Public use is allowed during all hunts. During daylight hours all users outside of the enclosed vehicle or outside of camp must wear, on the upper portion of their body and head, a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange, visible front and back, during the deer/elk-gun and muzzleloader seasons.

No person shall remove minerals, including coal, trees, plants (including vines), or building stones from the area without specific authorization. Detailed WMA and hunting regulations can be found in the current edition of the Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide.

The area-wide speed limit is 25 mph. Organized competition events for motorized/non-motorized vehicles are prohibited. Reckless operation of motorized and non-motorized vehicles prohibited and citations will be issued. Reckless operation is defined as operating a vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger the life limb or property of any person. DO not spin tires, do doughnuts, etc. A maximum noise limit of 86 dB for all motorized vehicles measured at 50 feet from the exhaust.

Trails are named and numbered with signs at trailheads and confidence markers placed at half-mile intervals. Trailhead signs have symbols indicating trail difficulty level and user types allowed. DO not venture off into fields, woods, or private/prohibited property. Be aware of logging and mining activities as you travel the trails and primitive roads.

TWRA Link to more Information

Riding Tips for TWRA Units:

Safe riding is required and all minors are required to wear a helmet.
Additionally, all OHV vehicles must have mufflers installed that keep the noise output acceptable.
Turn off light bars with all oncoming traffic.
Keep stereos turned down to avoid noise violations and disturbing local homes.
DO not drive up or down creeks. DO not park in creeks. You may only pass through and exit.

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