Why Tires Over 26 by 12 Are Turned Away
Louisiana WMA tire limits can keep ATVs with tires over 26 by 12 off designated trails; check sidewall markings and site rules before unloading.
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Louisiana WMA tire limits can keep ATVs with tires over 26 by 12 off designated trails; check sidewall markings and site rules before unloading.
Louisiana WMA trails cap quads at 750 pounds. Check the machine’s listed weight and trail rules before buying a permit or unloading for a ride.
Louisiana WMA trails not shown on the official map are not automatically open; verify access, follow signs, and turn back if unsure before riding.
Reading a Louisiana WMA map means checking designated routes, boundaries, closures, permits, and machine limits before unloading your ATV or UTV.
Louisiana WMA riders deposit the designated self-clearing permit portion and keep the other with them as proof of check-in during the visit.
The permit box at a Louisiana WMA trailhead is a check-in step, not riding permission; complete the form and follow posted trail rules.
A 2025 Louisiana WMA brochure is a starting point, not a guarantee: confirm permits, trail access, seasonal closures, and machine limits before unloading.
Louisiana’s annual Kisatchie pass starts in the month you buy it; check the printed expiration and confirm eligible sites before each ride.
Kisatchie National Forest charging rules explain the five dollar day fee, per person costs, and trail closures.
The $30 Kisatchie annual pass covers eligible recreation fees at participating sites, but not every trail, camping charge, permit, or riding rule.