Nevada Offroad Association
OHV Summit
What Is The OHV Summit?
The Nevada Offroad Summit is a 3-day event, hosted by the Nevada Offroad Association, designed to bring all stakeholders in motorized outdoor recreation together to share challenges, concerns, happenings, and connect with the NV offroad community.

2025 Nevada Offroad Summit: October 1-3, 2025
Elko Conference Center – Elko, Nevada
The Nevada Offroad Summit will be back this October, bringing together land managers, industry leaders, offroad enthusiasts, and advocacy groups for three days of collaboration, education, and action. This year, we’re heading to Elko, NV, a gateway to some of the most diverse and rugged offroad terrain in the state.
The theme for this year’s Offroad Summit is Adaptability – Navigating Change in Offroad Recreation.
From evolving land-use policies in a new administration, to advancing technology and shifting community and on-the-ground needs, adaptability is an important aspect to ensuring the future of responsible offroad recreation. Whether you’re working in land management, offroad industry, or trail advocacy, the ability to pivot and innovate in response to challenges is more important than ever.
Join us as we explore how offroad recreation can adapt, thrive, and lead the way in sustainability, access, and innovation.

This year’s 2025 NV Offroad Summit Silver Sponsor is by Next Era Energy. With this generous $5,000 sponsorship, Next Era Energy joins a growing number of companies and organizations committed to protecting access to public lands, promoting responsible OHV recreation, and supporting Nevada’s offroad community through education, stewardship, and collaboration.
Silver Partners receive access to NVORA’s expertise, insights, and early alerts on key OHV issues, helping them stay ahead of regulatory and land-use challenges. In return, Next Era Energy will receive branding opportunities and feature recognition at the Nevada Offroad Summit and other events across the Silver State.
NVORA believes that early engagement with industries such as solar, mining, and alternative energy is critical to building mutual understanding and protecting offroad access. By working together in the early stages of land use planning, we ensure that Offroad enthusiasts have a voice at the table before routes are altered or closed and development plans are finalized. Transparent communication benefits all parties, allowing project managers to meet their goals while preserving trails, access points, and recreational opportunities.
What to Expect at the 2025 Summit
- Engaging Keynotes & Panels – Hear from industry experts, policymakers, and trail advocates on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in offroad recreation
- Breakout Sessions & Workshops – Dive into topics such as trail stewardship, OHV education, funding strategies, and technology-driven solutions.
- On-the-Ground Training & Field Tours – Experience hands-on learning in Elko’s dynamic offroad landscape, where adaptability is put into action.
- Networking & Collaboration – Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build partnerships to strengthen the offroad community.
Why Attend?
- Be informed and learn!
- Get involved in the conversation – we want to hear from YOU and how we as the Offroad Community can shape the future of offroad recreation in Nevada.
- Discover new opportunities. Whether you’re a business, nonprofit, or enthusiast, find ways to contribute and grow within the offroad space.
Elko, Nevada is a vibrant town with deep-rooted outdoor traditions, offering access to high-desert terrain, mountain trails, and a strong offroad community including the home to the Elko Motocross Track, a project funded by the NV OHV Program and your registration dollars.
Keep checking back for more updates!
The NVORA Team
2025 Nevada Offroad Summit
October 1-3, 2025 • Elko Conference Center – Elko, Nevada
The 3-day OHV Summit is designed to bring all stakeholders in motorized outdoor recreation together to share the concerns of all offroaders. It is a networking opportunity for the community to put faces to names and more.
The OHV Summit also affords grant recipients the opportunity to present on their projects, their successes, any hurdles encountered while achieving their goals. The Summit also breathes new life into older ideas and helps promote funding opportunity to those ideas.
Best of all? This is a FREE event that is hosted by the Nevada Offroad Association. The Annual Offroad Summit is supported by the NV OHV Program and your OHV registration dollars. Participant registration for Summit is required.
Exhibitors
Limited table space is available during the conference for clubs, industry, land managers, tourism, and communities to participate. Please contact the Nevada Offroad Association for display details during open registration.
If your group would like to present to the participants, please use the form available during open registration to suggest topics you would like to discuss and a brief description of your organization.
What Is The OHV Summit?
The Nevada Offroad Summit is a 3-day event, hosted by the Nevada Offroad Association, designed to bring all stakeholders in motorized outdoor recreation together to share challenges, concerns, happenings, and connect with the NV offroad community.
Where Is The OHV Summit?
The 2025 Nevada Offroad Summit will be held at the Elko Conference Center in Elko, Nevada.
When & Where Can I Register?
Online Registration for the 2025 NV Offroad Summit has closed. Walk-ins will be welcome onsite during the event.
What Is The Daily OHV Summit Schedule?
Download a copy of our 2025 Summit Schedule here: 2025 Summit Schedule PDF.
Lodging Accommodations In Elko
Closest to Convention Center: Travelodge, Days Inn, Best Western, within a 5minute walk.
Casino Experience: Gold Country Inn & Maverick offer gaming options on-site.
More Options & Amenities: Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn provide extra amenities like indoor pools and breakfast.
Lodging List In Detail
Travelodge by Wyndham Elko NV (~0.1 mi)
Excellent for walking to the Convention Center
Days Inn by Wyndham Elko (~0.2 mi)
Offers free breakfast-to-go, Close to Convention Center
Best Western Elko Inn (~0.3 mi)
Complimentary breakfast and indoor pool—great for comfort
Gold Country Inn & Casino (Red Lion)(~0.4 mi)
Casino-style hotel with on-site gaming; moderate walk to the venue
Maverick Hotel & Casino (Red Lion)(~0.4 mi)
Full-service casino hotel, restaurants, fitness center
Elkotel (~0.8 mi)
Free continental breakfast, gym, pet-friendly
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elko(~0.9 mi)
Indoor pool, free breakfast
Hampton Inn Elko (~1.7 mi)
Free hot breakfast
2025 Summit Schedule
Daily – NVOHV Grant recipients will be presenting each day followed by the remainder of the schedule.
Wednesday, October 1st
9:00AM-12:00PM Nevada OHV Commission Meeting
11:00AM-12:30PM Summit Registration, Elko Convention Center Lobby
1:00PM-1:30PM Welcome Remarks and Keynote: Congressman Mark Amodei
1:30PM-2:15PM Shaping Elko County’s Outdoor Spaces: How Local and Federal Plans Work Together on Public Lands, Leslie Creel
2:30PM-3:30PM Club Success Stories and Lessons – Pine Nut Mountain Trails Association and Dunes and Trails Association
3:45PM-5:00PM Campfire Session: Laura Butcher, Tammy Owens, Mathew Giltner, Melanie Erquiaga
5:30PM-7:00PM No Host Social – Northeastern Nevada Museum
Thursday, October 2nd
8:00AM-8:45AM Complimentary Assorted Pastries & Coffee
8:00AM-8:45AM Late Registration Available
9:00AM-9:50AM Statewide Economic Impact Analysis of Outdoor Recreation, Fred Steinman
10:00AM-10:50AM Nevada Outdoor School Ride Safe, Ride Smart Program, Melanie Erquiaga
11:00AM-11:45PM Travel Nevada, Courtney Bloomer
1:30PM – 5:00PM OFFSITE: Offroad Trail Ride….OPTIONAL: Stop the Bleed Training – NOS
Friday, October 3rd
8:00AM-8:30AM Complimentary Assorted Pastries & Coffee
8:30AM-9:15AM The Sheldon Massacre Expedition – Stewardship on our Public Lands’, Jeff Rosenfeld
9:30AM-10:20AM Rail Aware, Rich Gentry
10:30AM-11:15AM Slow and Say Hello, Laura Ammons
11:15AM-Noon State of the NV Offroad Association (NVORA), Mathew Giltner
Final Remarks and Closing
We are looking forward to seeing you in Elko!
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View Our 2025 Summit Schedule PDF.
Daily OHV Summit Schedule
Schedule subject to change. Last updated: 08/25/25.

