Yes!!! That’s what makes us different than other offroad rental companies in the Bryce Canyon Utah Area and the USA. Our rentals are true rentals- NOT TOURS- and we refer to them as “Self Guided.” Our rental territory is the largest of any company in the USA- not just a few miles of dirt roads like the other guys- and you are free to ride for dozens, or even hundreds of miles without a guide!!! Learning the basics of safe 4 wheeler ATV or UTV operation and navigation is included with our rental service. No experience is required.
Utah has a Free, Fast Online OHV Certification Course that is required for ALL 16+ OHV Operators (but not passengers). It takes about 15 minutes to complete this Free Course. It consists of a few short videos and a few short questions. You may NOT fast forward through the videos. Hint: AS you answer the multiple choice questions look at the bottom of the page you are on if you are unsure of your answer. If your first answer is incorrect a message telling you to “Try Again” will appear if you answered incorrectly. Don’t stress about this- it is fast & free and the software literally will not let you fail! Everyone can easily obtain their OHV Cert. Once you’ve completed the course you provide an email and they will send you your Cert Card PDF. Save it on your phone as a file, photo or screenshot (or print it out if you prefer).
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS COURSE PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TIME!
UTAH OHV COURSE LINK:
Yes, however, PLEASE call to confirm vehicle/ start time availability if you are booking an Arrival Time less than 24 Hours in Advance. If you don’t call to Confirm Availability on last minute reservations (less than 24 hours in advance) Start Time & Vehicle Choices ARE NOT GUARANTEED. We will have something for you to ride on your booking Date- but last minute bookings will be supplied Vehicles & Start Times dictated by availability on your Rental Date.
Trailers ARE NOT Necessary! We are a RIDE-IN/ RIDE-OUT Rental Company. We have 1000’s of miles of the most spectacular riding in the USA riding out from and surrounding our location. The State of Utah has over 80,000 Miles of interconnected Off-Road Routes and ATV Trails!!! The experience we offer is very unique & Simply Amazing! If you desire to trailer our vehicles to a different area please notify us prior to booking for management input & approval of your ride plan. You will need your own trailer. We do not rent trailers, However Royal Express in Panguitch is a U-Haul Dealer and may have trailers available 435-676-8300. R&R Welding is a Trailer Manufacturer in Panguitch and May have a Trailer available for rental. 435-676-8259 ask for Swazy.
Yes! Please call for details if this FAQ Page does not answer all your questions. Our Process: We base our route recommendations on your vehicle type, your experience, your rental time and current trail conditions. Please let us know during orientation if you are a first timer, or if you are concerned about navigation because of limited experience. First timers & questions are not a problem, knowing this helps us to help you have a great day.
It is our policy that we educate you to the point where you are clear and comfortable with your issued map, highlighted route suggestions & directions, machine operation and location of Fuel / Car Wash, etc., before we release you and start your Rental “Ride Time.” It is important to note: Your “Ride Time” and rental clock starts AFTER this detailed Orientation, so you do get a full 2, 4 or 8 hours to Ride. (BOOK YOUR ARRIVAL TIME CHOICE either online or over the phone when you make your pre-paid reservation).
Orientation begins promptly at your Reservation ARRIVAL TIME -be it 9am, 11am, 1pm, or 3pm. The ORIENTATION PROCESS will answer most questions, and explain your Machines, map and route options in detail. The orientation takes 30-60 minutes. At the end of Orientation- Before I set your Return Time, I will answer any remaining questions you may have.
The Orientation time does not impact your “Ride Time.” If You book a 2 hour or 4 Hour Rental, you get your full ride time, plus the time Orientation takes. For Example- budget 3 hours to “experience” a 2 Hour Ride, and know you’ll need a 5 Hour block for a 4 Hour Rental, etc. So for scheduling purposes- add about one hour to your “Ride Time” for “Orientation” unless you decide to bring the machines back early.
The Orientation Time IS NOT COUNTED AS PART OF YOUR RENTAL RIDING TIME -UNLESS YOU ARRIVE LATE! Please Arrive at your Scheduled “Arrival Time” packed and ready to begin the Orientation Process Promptly. ALL RIDERS and PASSENGERS must GO THROUGH OUR ORIENTATION AND COMPLETE OUR RENTAL CONTRACTS. The Process starts with two Rental Contracts and Security Deposit immediately at your Scheduled Reservation “Arrival Time.” Have a VISA or MASTERCARD ONLY Ready for your Security Deposit Bank Hold, along with a matching ID. You do not have time to waste prior to departure for the trailhead! If you have a PARTIAL DAY RENTAL, please finish your shopping, personal preparation & the Utah OHV Safety Certification Course prior to Arrival! If you feel like you may need more time please feel free to arrive earlier than your Reservation Arrival Time. If you have a FULL DAY RENTAL, you can schedule your reservation arrival time for either of the preset morning “Arrival Times” (9am or 11am) however your return time Will Remain 6-6:30 pm March -Oct 31 (5 PM during Nov-Feb daylight savings time months). If you want more time and a more flexible 24 Hour Rental, please call to customize your Start/Return Time. (24 Hour Rentals subject to availability.)
We have thousands of miles of Canyon Country trails and routes in Southern Utah and the Bryce Canyon Backcountry that you can ride to legally right from our shop using the back streets of our town, Panguitch Utah. In fact, American ATV Rentals Bryce Canyon Backcountry has the largest backcountry wilderness riding and recreational area of ANY rental company in the Continental United States! There are over 3000 miles of trails and routes in our spectacular Garfield County Utah directly accessible from town WITH NO TRAILERING – and 1000’s more miles of routes that travel through the surrounding Counties that can be ridden to/from Panguitch. The bottom line is that Panguitch Utah is paradise found for off-road enthusiasts and wilderness adventurers of all types.
Yes and Yes. We include and REQUIRE HELMETS WITH ALL RENTALS, including UTV’s. We have full face MX style helmets from adult XXL to youth (kids) X-Small. If you have small children under 6 we recommend you supply your own bicycle, off-road or skateboard helmet to ensure proper fit. WE TRY to have one or two of these Toddler Helmets in stock for sale- but these specialty items are NOT Included in your rental, and must be purchased. Infant size or tiny kids bicycle helmets are usually available at such websites as Walmart.com or similar and many Walmart stores carry a limited supply of these small kid’s specialty helmets. Any age rider that has their own Helmet or safety gear they’d like to bring and use is welcome to do so, as long as it passes our safety inspection and snug fitment requirements. Meaning the helmet must be safe and fit properly.
Yes we have 2, 4 & 6 Seat UTV’s. These are our most popular Vehicle Category. These are also called “ Side-by-Sides” or “RZR’s” (pronounced “Razors”). These are small powerful Off-road cars with seat belts, roll cages, lots of ground clearance, etc. They are a blast for riding with family and friends.
These vehicles are ideal for families with children of all ages. From young kids just a few years old, all the way up to your adult children, UTVs or “Side-by-Sides” offer a great family off road Adventure for all ages.
-25 years old with valid driver’s license and Visa or Master Card for $3000 Security Deposit.
-30 years old with valid driver’s license and Visa or Master Card for a $1500 Security Deposit.
-Security Deposit varies depending on vehicle type, valuation, rider experience & age. Your Automobile Insurance DOES NOT COVER ATV, UTV OR DIRT BIKE RENTALS OR DAMAGES. You must have a Visa or MasterCard Credit or Debit card with you at the time of vehicle pick up for your Security Deposit ”bank hold.”
YES, with a $5000 Security Deposit. This is only applicable with parents and their youth or young adult children ages 16-25. You MUST have a phone call with management & approval prior to booking this type of reservation.
16 or Older, riding in the same group of vehicles with their parent or legal guardian. Parents must release liability for minors, and take financial responsibility for the minors actions. Parents must ride in the group with minor children at all times. Minor children may not ride on their own.
18 years old with valid driver’s license and Visa or Master Card for security deposit. Security Deposit varies depending on vehicle type, valuation, rider experience & age. 16-17 Can Ride their own ATV / Dirtbike with Parents as Renter.
NO.
The answer is YES, with an important “IF” – IF you bring a riding buddy “teacher” who can pass our motorcycle knowledge and riding test. Our ATV’s and dirt-bikes are for the operator only. NO PASSENGERS. The teacher/parent must be able to ride Our motorcycle safely through the streets of our town to the dirt roads in our Valley that are suitable for teaching and learning to ride motorcycles. If you do not know how to ride and don’t have a teacher – please call well in advance and schedule a “Learn to Ride Off-road Motorcycles” Lesson with Owner Dave Walker.
We recommend an ATV and a dirt-bike for instructors planning to teach a new rider to ride a dirt-bike. Never-ever riders usually have no problem quickly learning the basics of safe 4 wheeler ATV operation so getting both vehicles to the trailhead and teaching area can be easily accomplished in this way for renters whose goals include “Learning to Ride a Dirt Bike”
NO, but you must pass an motorcycle riding test and controls knowledge test administered on site before being allowed to take a motorcycle into the back-country. This is a Pass / Fail Test – with a Pass determined Solely by David – owner of American ATV Rentals. If you do not pass the motorcycle test you MAY be offered an ATV – Based on availability and your attitude. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS if you do not pass your riding test, STORE CREDIT FOR RESCHEDULE ONLY.
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
YOUR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER DAMAGES TO RENTAL ATV, UTV OR DIRT BIKE VEHICLES. The Renter is Personally Financially Responsible For Any Damages to Rental Equipment and each vehicle requires a Security Deposit. Some insurance companies might reimburse you for damages in the unlikely circumstance you damage one of our vehicles. We will provide you a receipt in this case, and you can have that discussion with your insurance company after you’ve paid us out of your own pocket.
You are going into a spectacular and truly remote backcountry & Wilderness. Be Prepared. Riders Equipment you should supply: Sturdy Shoes, or hiking / riding boot. NO OPEN TOED TEVA OR ANY TYPE OF SANDAL IS PERMITTED FOR PASSENGERS OR OPERATORS OF ANY OF OUR OFF-ROAD VEHICLES. Long Pants are recommended with Zippered or sturdy Velcro pockets, temperature appropriate shirt and extra layers for weather, rain, mud, dust etc. An option for comfort is a Dust Mask. If you don’t have one we sell inexpensive dust masks or bandannas for riders who want one!
Backpack or Zippered bag with straps that can easily be tied down to an ATV Rack or in a UTV bed. We supply backpacks, tie downs and bungee cords included with your rental if you do not have one of your own, or if you simply prefer to use ours. You should pack waterproof wind proof windbreaker type jacket, sunblock, lighter or matches, phone and or walkie-talkies, etc…
For ATV’s you’ll need a “COLD BAG” (or regular backpack) that can be bungee corded to an ATV rack. For UTV’s a small or medium size Hard Cooler WITH Attached Lid will work but NO STYROFOAM COOLERS and no coolers that have a separate lid- bring Plenty of Hydrating Drinks – NO ALCOHOL! -Water, Gatorade, snacks or meal.
The Bryce Canyon Region of Southern Utah is a High Elevation Mountain / Canyon Environment, ranging between 6,000-11,000 Feet. Cold or Winter Conditions can Occur between Sept 15- June 1. You should have a Full set of Outdoor Winter Weather Gear- Like Ski, Snowboard or Snowmobiling Outerwear with You if you are traveling in the back-country in the Non-Summer Months. All Vehicles are Open to the Elements. UTV’s have a light roof & half door. They DO NOT Have Heat, Windows or Windshields. Wind Chill is a Factor on days with Temps below 50 degrees. It is not unusual for morning start time temperatures to be freezing March-May or Oct-Feb. Have Warm Winter Mountaineering Technical Layers, Gortex or other Water and Windproof Layers, Warm Winter Gloves, Socks and Neck Warmers. Carefully check the Forecasts for Panguitch and Bryce Canyon leading up to your Ride Day. Plan For the Unexpected, and be Prepared for Cold Temperatures in a Remote Mountain Back-country Without Cell Service. Hint: Book Afternoon rentals during cold months! Call for your booking and trail report for potentially cold weather rentals.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON! RENTAL VEHICLE STORE CREDIT & RESCHEDULING ONLY – BASED ON AVAILABILITY ONLY. You May reschedule without a re-booking fee with 72 Hours Advance Notice. You May reschedule or Change Vehicle types, or rental dates as long as you provide at least 72 Hours Advance Notice. In the event of Weather Delay or Cancellation THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. STORE RENTAL CREDIT AND RESCHEDULE ONLY. In the event you have a last minute need to change or reschedule- PLEASE CALL ASAP- we will do our best to accommodate your Change request without charge- BUT – like all change requests- rescheduling or vehicle changes are BASED ON AVAILABILITY. With Rescheduling We will be able to offer an alternative vehicle, date or time if your first choice no longer work for your needs- However- this is based on availability.
In the rare event of Weather or Mechanical Delay we will Extend the Rental Return Time to make up for lost time or issue an appropriate Store Credit only for a different day or vehicle. HOWEVER WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR MECHANICAL DELAYS OR WEATHER DELAY. We will provide our service, another vehicle or ride date/time – ONLY!
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. STORE CREDIT FOR RENTAL RESCHEDULE ONLY!