Off-road near Houston
The best ATV rides near Houston
Daytime trail rides, a glow-in-the-dark night ride, a guided ride with an obstacle course and an open-air Slingshot road trip. Here is how they compare, with honest advice on the cash park fees and deposits, the age and weight limits, and where each park is.
See our 6 picks
The best ATV ride near Houston for most people is the 1-hour trail ride at Redland ATV in Splendora, from €63 per person and rated 4.8 from 245 reviews on GetYourGuide. Plan for cash on site: the park admission and a $100 refundable damage deposit are not in the price.
ATV Houston rides: our picks
Five ATV rides at three parks, then one open-air Slingshot ride on the road. All six show free cancellation, and none includes pickup. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026.
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from €63 per person Our top pick 45 minutes–1 hour 4.8 (245) reviews on GetYourGuide
1-hour ATV trail ride at Redland ATV, Splendora
A beginner-friendly ride over hills, curves and open fields on automatic ATVs. Helmets, photos and videos are included. You pay the park admission and a $100 refundable deposit in cash on site.
Best for Beginners, families with teens
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from €72 per person 1 hour 4.8 (12) reviews on GetYourGuide
1-hour ATV ride at Texas ATV Rentals, Crosby Freeway
A 1-hour trail ride at a park with a beach, tiki huts and food trucks. The park charges $20 per person admission, and kids under 12 get in free. No license is needed, but bring ID.
Best for Families with kids
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from €72 per person 45 minutes 4.5 (35) reviews on GetYourGuide
Glow-in-the-dark night ATV ride at Redland ATV
A 45-minute guided ride after dark, with a 15-minute safety talk first. You pay the park admission and a damage deposit in cash. A $50 late fee applies.
Best for A night out
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from €103 per person 55 minutes 3.4 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided ATV ride with an obstacle course, Magnolia Gardens Park
A 55-minute guided ride with trails, free-ride areas and an obstacle course. It is rated 3.4 on GetYourGuide from 4 reviews. The listing says $15 per person admission, paid in cash. The listing prices it per person, for one rider.
Best for An obstacle course
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from €207 per group up to 2 1 hour New, no reviews yet
Nomad ATV ride for two
A 1-hour ride for a group of up to 2. Bring a credit card or voucher and a matching ID; bottled water is included. The meeting point on the listing is unclear, so check it before you book.
Best for Couples
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from €117 per person 1 hour New, no reviews yet
Backroads Slingshot ride on country roads
Not an ATV: an open-air, three-wheel Polaris Slingshot that you drive on country roads. A helmet and a safety walkthrough are included. Drivers must be 21 or older with a license; gas and tolls are extra.
Best for Date nights
Check availability: Backroads Slingshot ride on country roads on GetYourGuide
Houston ATV riding side by side
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Paid on site | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| 1-hour ATV trail ride at Redland ATV, Splendora | €63 per person | 45 minutes–1 hour | Up to 15 | Park admission + $100 deposit | Beginners, families with teens | The top-rated ride with the most reviews: 4.8 from 245. |
| 1-hour ATV ride at Texas ATV Rentals, Crosby Freeway | €72 per person | 1 hour | Up to 50 | $20 per person admission | Families with kids | Rated 4.8 from 12 reviews, with free park entry for kids under 12. |
| Glow-in-the-dark night ATV ride at Redland ATV | €72 per person | 45 minutes | Up to 15 | Park admission + deposit, $50 late fee | A night out | The only night ride on the list, rated 4.5 from 35 reviews. |
| Guided ATV ride with an obstacle course, Magnolia Gardens Park | €103 per person | 55 minutes | Not stated | $15 per person admission (cash) | An obstacle course | The only ride with an obstacle course, shown with its lower rating. |
| Nomad ATV ride for two | €207 per group up to 2 | 1 hour | Up to 2 | Not stated | Couples | One price for two riders. New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet. |
| Backroads Slingshot ride on country roads | €117 per person | 1 hour | Driver + 1 passenger | Gas and tolls | Date nights | A road ride for people who would rather skip the mud. New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet. |
1-hour ATV trail ride at Redland ATV, Splendora
€63 per person45 minutes–1 hour 4.8 (245)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Paid on site
- Park admission + $100 deposit
- Who it suits
- Beginners, families with teens
- Why we picked it
- The top-rated ride with the most reviews: 4.8 from 245.
1-hour ATV ride at Texas ATV Rentals, Crosby Freeway
€72 per person1 hour 4.8 (12)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 50
- Paid on site
- $20 per person admission
- Who it suits
- Families with kids
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8 from 12 reviews, with free park entry for kids under 12.
Glow-in-the-dark night ATV ride at Redland ATV
€72 per person45 minutes 4.5 (35)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Paid on site
- Park admission + deposit, $50 late fee
- Who it suits
- A night out
- Why we picked it
- The only night ride on the list, rated 4.5 from 35 reviews.
Guided ATV ride with an obstacle course, Magnolia Gardens Park
€103 per person55 minutes 3.4 (4)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Paid on site
- $15 per person admission (cash)
- Who it suits
- An obstacle course
- Why we picked it
- The only ride with an obstacle course, shown with its lower rating.
€207 per group up to 21 hourNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Group size
- Up to 2
- Paid on site
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Couples
- Why we picked it
- One price for two riders. New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet.
Backroads Slingshot ride on country roads
€117 per person1 hourNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Group size
- Driver + 1 passenger
- Paid on site
- Gas and tolls
- Who it suits
- Date nights
- Why we picked it
- A road ride for people who would rather skip the mud. New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet.
- None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Where to go ATV riding in Houston, Texas
The ATV parks sit on the edges of Houston, not downtown. You need your own way there, because none of the rides includes pickup.
Not ready to book? Our list of outdoor things to do in Houston has free ideas.
Redland ATV Rentals, Houston TX (in Splendora)
Redland ATV is at 24850 Green Forest Dr, Splendora. It runs the day trail ride and the glow-in-the-dark night ride.
Texas ATV Rentals in Houston (Crosby Freeway)
Texas ATV Rentals is at 19505 Crosby Fwy. The park has trails, a beach, tiki huts, BBQ pits and food trucks.
Nomad ATV Riding Houston
Nomad's listing promises direct off-road trail access. Its meeting point is unclear on the listing, so check it before you go.
Rent ATV Houston at Magnolia Gardens Park
The guided obstacle-course ride meets at 17915 Riverside St, in Magnolia Gardens Park.
Rent an ATV in Houston or ride with a guide
Pick a guided ride if you are new to ATVs. The Redland night ride and the Magnolia Gardens ride both come with a guide.
The Redland day ride uses automatic ATVs and a beginner route. At Texas ATV Rentals, riders under 18 need a parent's consent.
For an outdoor day without a drive, Buffalo Bayou Park has trails in the middle of the city, with bikes from partner vendors.
ATV Houston rental costs: what you pay on site
| Ride | Online price | Paid on site |
|---|---|---|
| Redland day ride | From €63 per person | Park admission (cash), $100 refundable deposit (cash) |
| Texas ATV Rentals | From €72 per person | $20 per person admission; free under 12 |
| Redland night ride | From €72 per person | Park admission and deposit (cash), $50 late fee |
| Magnolia Gardens guided ride | From €103 per person | $15 per person admission (cash) |
| Nomad ride for two | From €207 per group of up to 2 | Not stated |
| Slingshot ride | From €117 per person | Gas and tolls |
Tips for an ATV ride near Houston
Bring cash
Park admission and deposits are paid in cash on site at Redland and Magnolia Gardens. Texas ATV Rentals also lists cash.
Bring ID and a license
Redland asks for an ID and a driver's license. Texas ATV Rentals needs a valid ID, but no license.
Check the limits
Redland's day ride is not for children under 15 or people over 287 lbs. The night ride is not for children under 14.
Arrive early, dress for dirt
Texas ATV Rentals asks you to check in 30 minutes early; Magnolia Gardens, 15 minutes. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
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