Six ATV and UTV operators in and near the Poconos, mapped and compared by what each is best known for, plus the Pennsylvania rules that decide where you can ride.
Six operators offer ATV or UTV riding in and near the Poconos, and they are not interchangeable: one is a guided tour on the grounds of Pocono Raceway, one is a resort-run mountain UTV ride, one is a park where you can bring your own machine, and one is a small pickup-and-sightsee tour near Skytop. The map and comparison table below sort them by what each is best known for.
Key Takeaways
- I.The six operators are The New Lost Trails ATV Park (Dunmore), Alvin's Offroad Playground and Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours (both Long Pond), Pocono ATVs at Memorytown and Grange Valley (Mount Pocono), Switchback UTV Tours (Tannersville) and Outback UTV Tours (Skytop).
- II.Where listings give an age rule, drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. Passengers can be as young as 5 at Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours, and Switchback requires every rider to be at least 62 inches tall.
- III.Pennsylvania requires a securely fastened helmet and fines unregistered or uninsured riders $300 plus prosecution costs (Pennsylvania DCNR, retrieved 2026-10-10).
- IV.Prices are not listed here. Confirm price, season and age rules directly with each operator before you go.
Where are the ATV and UTV tours near the Poconos?
Five of the six sit within the Poconos or on their edge, and one, The New Lost Trails ATV Park in Dunmore, is about 25 minutes north of the Pocono Mountains in the Scranton area. The terrain map below shows where each one is, along with the highways, lakes and state forest land around them.
Quick comparison: what each operator is best known for
The last column links to each operator's own website or booking page where one exists. Check price, age rules and availability there before you pay.
| # | Operator | Town | Experience | Best known for | Age and rules | Official site and booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Lost Trails ATV Park | Dunmore | Trail park for your own ATV, UTV or dirt bike; rentals and guided tours also offered | More than 2,000 acres of color-coded trails and named spots like Top of the World | Day, multi-day and seasonal passes; easier areas for children | Admission · Rentals |
| 2 | Alvin's Offroad Playground | Long Pond | 70-acre park; self-guided sessions, group tours and rentals | Variety: five wooded trails, two circle tracks, a motocross track and a figure-8 | Drivers 18+ with a license; helmet, goggles and safety video provided; listed year-round | Website · Book a tour |
| 3 | Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours | Long Pond | About an hour in a guided UTV convoy | Riding on the Pocono Raceway grounds, with a run beside the Long Pond Straight | Drivers 18+ with a license; passengers from age 5; listed year-round | Website · Book now |
| 4 | Pocono ATVs (Memorytown / Grange Valley) | Mount Pocono | Guided ATV and UTV tours and rentals on 200 wooded acres | Beginner-friendly wooded trails; multi-passenger UTVs for ride-along guests | Drivers 18+; about an hour; the operator lists hours for every season | Website and booking |
| 5 | Switchback UTV Tours | Tannersville (Camelback) | Guided mountain UTV tour, about two hours with training | Mountain switchbacks in a six-seat UTV, run by the resort | Drivers 18+ with a U.S. license; riders at least 62 inches tall; tickets online in advance | Tour page · Buy tickets |
| 6 | Outback UTV Tours | Skytop | Pickup at Skytop Resort and a guided sightseeing ride | Waterfall and mountain-viewpoint stops, with a gazebo at the top | Described as suitable for families; confirm details by phone | Yelp listing · (570) 517-9583 |
The New Lost Trails ATV Park, Dunmore
This is the biggest option by far, and the only one built mainly for riders who bring their own machine. It opened in 2011 and covers more than 2,000 acres. Trails are mapped, marked and color-coded by difficulty, with named spots such as Top of the World, The Lake and The Tunnel, and terrain from rocky climbs and mud runs to mountain overlooks (Visit NEPA, retrieved 2026-10-10). If you don't own a vehicle, the park also rents ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes and runs guided tours, and it has shorter, easier areas for children. It's at 1000 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, and the park sells day, multi-day and seasonal passes with group discounts. If you bring your own ATV, Pennsylvania registration and insurance rules apply (see below).
Official site and booking: Admission and schedule, ATV rentals, or call 570-730-8131.
Alvin's Offroad Playground, Long Pond
Alvin's is a 70-acre park near Pocono Raceway at 2069 Long Pond Road, listed under Big Boulder Lake. It stands out for how many different things you can ride: five wooded trails, two circle tracks, a motocross track, a figure-8 track, hills and mounds, plus a paintball arena on the property. You can book a self-guided session or join a group tour, and on-site ATV rentals include helmets, goggles and a safety video. It is listed as open year-round, and drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license.
Official site and booking: Alvin's Offroad or book a tour online, or call (570) 355-5060.
Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours, Long Pond
Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours is best known for where it runs: the grounds of Pocono Raceway at 1234 Long Pond Road, also under Big Boulder Lake. A guide leads you in convoy for about an hour through roughly 8 miles of forest trails and a challenge course, with a run along the outside of the Long Pond Straight and a look at the race car graveyard and grandstands. Vehicles are two- and four-seater UTVs with roll cages, seat belts and side nets. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license, passengers can be as young as 5, and tours are listed year-round. Because it takes passengers, it suits a family where only some people want to drive (Pocono Raceway, retrieved 2026-10-10).
Official site and booking: Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours or book online, or call (570) 839-6061.
Pocono ATVs at Memorytown and Grange Valley, Mount Pocono
Both names share one address, 432 Grange Road in Mount Pocono, and both are listed under Tobyhanna Lake. Treat them as one operator with two listings. It offers guided ATV and UTV tours and rentals across 200 acres of wooded Pocono terrain, with a safety briefing and a fitted helmet before each tour, and no prior off-roading experience is required. Multi-passenger UTVs let riders who would rather not drive come along, which helps a group with mixed comfort levels. The Grange Valley listing gives a minimum age of 18 and tours of about an hour. The operator's own website lists daily hours for both spring/summer and fall/winter, so it runs year-round, but hours shift by season, so call ahead.
Official site and booking: poconoatvs.com has the online reservation system.
Switchback UTV Tours, Tannersville
Switchback is run by Camelback Resort at 243 Resort Drive, listed under Tobyhanna Lake with Lake Naomi nearby. It is a guided tour of mountain trails and switchbacks in a six-seat UTV. The full experience takes about two hours: a 30-minute training session, then roughly an hour on the trail. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid U.S. driver's license, every rider must be at least 62 inches tall, and the six-person vehicle has a 1,600-pound combined weight limit. A helmet is provided, closed-toe shoes are required, and tickets and a waiver must be completed online in advance (Camelback Resort, retrieved 2026-10-10). The height rule means younger children may not qualify.
Official page and tickets: Switchback UTV Tour at Camelback and the online ticket page. Waivers are completed online before you arrive.
Outback UTV Tours, Skytop
Outback is the smallest and least documented option. Its online listing says the owner picks guests up at Skytop Resort and drives them to waterfalls and mountain viewpoints, with a stop at a gazebo at the top of the mountain, and describes the tour as suitable for families. It is recorded under Lake Naomi. We could only confirm it through a business directory listing, not an operator website, so call (570) 517-9583 to verify availability, price and age rules before you plan around it.
Where to look: we found no operator website or online booking page, only its Yelp listing and phone number.
How to fit a ride into a Poconos weekend
An ATV or UTV outing is a half-day activity, so it pairs with something calmer. The best time to visit the Poconos explains how the seasons stack up, and the Tobyhanna State Park guide covers a nearby lake and trail day for the rest of the group.
For other adrenaline options, our roundup of Pocono thrill-seeker activities covers zip lines, a mountain coaster, whitewater rafting, skydiving and more, sorted by type. When you're ready to build a draft itinerary, use the trip planner and call each operator to confirm details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ATV or UTV tour in the Poconos is best for beginners?
Pocono ATVs at Memorytown and Grange Valley is the clearest fit: guided tours with a safety briefing, instruction and a fitted helmet, and no prior off-roading experience required. Switchback UTV Tours also begins with a 30-minute training session.
Can I bring my own ATV to ride?
The New Lost Trails ATV Park in Dunmore is set up for riders who bring their own ATV, UTV or dirt bike, with day, multi-day and seasonal passes. On public state forest trails you need a registered, insured vehicle and must stay on designated trails.
Can kids ride in a UTV tour?
It depends on the operator. Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours allows passengers from age 5, while Switchback requires every rider to be at least 62 inches tall. Drivers at the operators with a stated rule must be 18 or older.
Is there an ATV tour I can do in winter?
Alvin's Offroad Playground, Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours and Pocono ATVs in Mount Pocono are all listed as year-round, and The New Lost Trails ATV Park describes itself as a four-season park. Hours change by season, so confirm winter hours by phone.
Do I need a license to drive a UTV tour?
Operators that state a rule require drivers to be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. Switchback specifies a valid U.S. driver's license at check-in.
What do I need to wear?
A securely fastened helmet is required by law, and the operators above provide one. For everything else, CPSC recommends eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants and long sleeves.
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Last updated October 10, 2026. Operator details come from Pocono Reserve research, each operator's own website, Visit NEPA, Pocono Raceway and Camelback Resort; Pennsylvania rules come from DCNR and safety figures from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, all retrieved October 10, 2026. Prices, hours, seasons and age limits change, so confirm with each operator before you go.