Route FAQs

As of May 15^th, 2024: All County Highways are designated all-terrain vehicle routes in Pierce County unless posted.

Exceptions that are CLOSED to ATV/UTV traffic:

• County Highway M from County Highway F to the River Falls City Limits
• County Highway F from State Highway 29 to the St. Croix County Line

The Pierce County Ordinance No. 24-01, Chapter 172, Section 172-15(B) for All-terrain vehicles and routes. All 17 towns in Pierce County have adopted Wis. Stats. § 23.33 and are open to ATV/UTV traffic unless posted.

In addition to the provisions of § 23.33, Wis. Stats., the following restrictions are placed on the use of the County All-Terrain Vehicle Routes:

• No person may operate an ATV or UTV on County Highways unless the owner or operator has in effect a liability insurance policy providing coverage consistent with the liability insurance required for automobile operators by the State of Wisconsin (Wis. Stats. § 344.62 regarding motor vehicle liability insurance) and has in his or her immediate possession, proof that he or she is in compliance.
• Any person under the age of 16 shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle on County designated all-terrain vehicle routes.
• The Highway Commissioner and/or Sheriff shall have the authority to temporarily close any ATV/UTV route for safety, maintenance, or other appropriate reasons as determined by the Commissioner/Sheriff. Such closures shall be reviewed and either approved or rejected by the Highway Committee at the first Highway Committee meeting for which proper notice can be given after the Commissioner/Sheriff makes the determination to temporarily close an ATV/UTV route. A temporary closure shall be effective as soon as ordered by Commissioner/Sheriff and remain in effect until ended by order of the Commissioner/Sheriff or Highway Committee. Temporary closures shall have proper signs posted indicating ATV/UTV usage is not permitted as soon as practically possible after a closure is made.