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FAQ
Everything you need to know about renting an ATV for your Sonoran Desert Adventure!
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Self Guided ATV Rental price is $40 per hour per vehicle.
There is a $250.00 per vehicle security/damage deposit card hold placed at pickup that will be returned to your card after your post ride vehicle inspection.
We recommend at least 2 hours minimum and optimally 3-4+ hours for a fully satisfying experience. You can have fun with as little as just 1 hour if time and/or cost is a limiting factor for you. Our rental periods can go up to 24 hour durations. Contact us directly by phone or email to inquire about heavily discounted rates above 5 hours.
Total Price Summary:
$40.00- Per hour - per ATV
$10.00- National Forest OHV Tag- Per vehicle. (Not required to rent but needed if you wish to ride in the near by Tonto National Forest.)
You remain fully responsible for any and all damages, injuries, liabilities, or costs incurred in the event of an accident or loss.
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We are located near some of the most beautiful scenic Sonoran Desert landscape in the state!
From our location you can ride your ATV a short 10-15 minutes down the scenic cave creek road out to multiple desert trail heads that you can venture off on. There is also Bartlett lake and the Verde river you can ride out to and swim/fish/boat. All of our ATVs are street legal and can be ridden on and off road.
If you wish to visit the the Tonto National Forest, They require a Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Tag to operate on National Forest Land. This can be purchased from their website for $10 per vehicle.
We recommend waiting until you arrive at our location to purchase a Tonto OHV pass. Our staff can point you in the best direction for your selected ride duration.
Click the link below If you need to purchase a Tonto National Forest OHV Pass: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP22844
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All of our rentals are a self-guided experience. We currently do not offer guided tours. All customers are given a safety briefing / vehicle operations lesson at pick up. We also can point you to the local trail systems, provide GPS map routes and on call assistance.
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ATVs can potentially be challenging to ride depending on one's physical fitness and ability. In general, they are easy to operate for most people. If you are unsure if you will be able to operate the ATV we recommend contacting us with your questions prior to booking your ride. Each customer is given a safety briefing and vehicle operations lesson at pickup.
*We currently can not accommodate riders over 386 lbs. This is our vehicles weight limit.
Arizona's Sonoran Desert Information
Sonoran Desert Info
- Why is it called a "lush" desert? The Sonoran Desert is considered lush compared to other deserts due to its unique biseasonal rainfall pattern (winter rains and a summer monsoon). It is considered the wettest desert in the world! This precipitation supports a rich diversity of plants, including around 2,000 species, notably the iconic large columnar saguaro cacti and legume (Bean) trees.
- What is the climate like? It has a subtropical climate, receiving between 3 to 15 inches of rain per year. Winters are generally mild with rare frosts, while summers can see temperatures exceeding 120°F (49°C) in the driest areas.
- What unique wildlife and plants are found there? The desert is home to a wide range of life, including diverse cacti like the saguaro, barrel, and prickly pear, as well as animals such as coyotes, road runners, bobcats, mountain lions, deer, porcupine, javelina, desert tortoise, rattlesnakes (6 subspecies in the desert areas, 13 total in the state), gila monster (one of only two venomous lizards in the world) scorpions, tarantulas and numerous bird species.
- How do animals survive the heat? Many animals are most active during the cooler nights (nocturnal) or during dawn and dusk (crepuscular). Others have adapted behaviors or physical features, such as the ability to store water or dissipate heat efficiently.
- If you are interested in more information about the Sonoran Desert, our training guides provide a wealth of local information.