Michigan Department of Natural Resources
General Information and Law Enforcement Offices

Our Mission

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future generations.

To ensure the enjoyment of future riders, report riding violations by calling 1-800-292-7800.

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For information on courses or to learn more about what is going on outdoors in Michigan, visit the Michigan Deparment of Natural Resources website.

Letter from Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Dear Off-Road Vehicle User:

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (Department) is pleased to provide several outdoor recreation opportunities for your use and enjoyment, including designated Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) trails and riding areas.

With many program responsibilities, the Department must balance its goal of providing designated ORV riding opportunities with its duty to protect and manage the State’s natural resources. A recently completed forest certification audit evaluated, among other items, the use of ORVs on state forest lands. The finding of this audit was that an unacceptable level of environmental damage is resulting from illegal ORV use on state-owned lands.

This is a serious matter that must be addressed by both the Department and the ORV community. It is very likely that the privilege to use ORVs on state-owned land will diminish if illegal ORV use is not significantly reduced or eliminated. Please stay on designated ORV trails/areas. If you see other users damaging the environment, report them by calling 1-800-292-7800. The ORV community must step forward and make it clear that illegal ORV use not only hurts the environment but also harms the reputation of legal users and threatens the future of legal ORV use in Michigan.

Thank you for your help in this matter. Together, we can make a difference.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Offices

To report a violation, call the DNR complaint line at 1-800-292-7800.

Law Enforcement......517-373-1230
Stevens T. Mason Building
Fourth Floor
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, MI 48909-7528
TTY 517-373-1079

Parks and Recreation......517-373-9900
Mason Building
Third Floor
P.O. Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909
Camping Reservations......1-800-447-2757
FAX 517-373-4625

Press Office......517-335-3014
Mason Building
Sixth Floor
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909

Wildlife......517-373-1263
Mason Building
Fourth Floor
P.O. Box 30444
Lansing, MI 48909-7944
FAX 517-373-6705

Michigan DNR Law Enforcement Division District Offices