How to start a atv resourt


7 Tested Steps to Starting a Successful ATV Rental Business

Let other people’s adventures be your source of income!

A love of exploring the fantastic outdoors in the seat of a three or four-wheeler is just what people need to get a little excitement, and you can help people find it.  You’ll meet all kinds of adventurers and novices, from families, to professionals, to anyone. Here’s what you need to consider to start your ATV Rental business journey:

ATV Renting is on the Rise

As you can see in this graph of atv renting demand from 2004 to August 2021, ATV renting is back on the rise in Florida. This is a fantastic time to get into this business if you are interested.

Location is Important

The ideal place for renting ATV’s is a place with open space and back country recreational areas where the machines are been permitted nearby. Many ATV Rentals places use state parks through an agreement, or even family owned land.  Check with your local federal or state agency which manages the region to learn what licenses or permits are needed to allow ATV riders in your designated area.   If you’re trying to find a building to work out of, you’ll need to decide whether you will have your own garage for doing service and repairs, as well as an office space. You’ll require an automobile storage space that is covered to keep your vehicles in tip-top shape. The best place for this kind of business would be just off a highway, well away from major areas to keep your riders safe.

Client Insurance and Waivers

ATV Insurance is mandatory to cover injuries, but a smart approach is to provide extra insurance to your customers, for an extra charge. This would cover collisions, damage, and any other troubles beyond what your base policy covers. 

Be sure to explain the necessary deductible before the you charge them.  However, if you choose to do so, you can automatically include it in their charge.  If your client claims to already have insurance, request a copy of their coverage to affirm leases and rentals are also covered by it.  A waiver may also be necessary to prevent legal troubles, lawsuits, and insurance disputes.   If your clients refuse insurance altogether, they will need to sign a waiver making them legally responsible for all proceedings therein. Waivers are an included feature provided for free on the Rockon Recreation Rental platform.

Buying Gear and Equipment

Buying ATVs will be the most expensive thing you do.  Begin your search with used ATVs in good condition to save you money.  Start your business with the bare minimum, then increase the number in your fleet as demand increases.  For example, you may receive requests for different kinds of vehicles, such as ones for children, double-seaters, and more. If you market to folks who will need to carry extra gear for excursion or hunting purposes, it can get even more expensive. 

Our recommendation? Start with low cost vehicle, that you can rent for cheap to break into the market. If you look around, you will see most four-wheeler rentals start at $250 for 4-hours. Most people don’t want to pay that much. Come to the market with rentals at a fraction of that price, and you are sure to attract customers. Customers wont mind traveling if it will save them a hundred dollars.

Offer Rentals where the Demand is at

As of now, we are seeing a lot of demand in South Florida, with basically no service providers whatsoever. People are forced to travel to central Florida, and they still have to pay the high prices required by the big ATV rental agencies. If you are in South Florida, or North Florida and feel like opening an ATV Rental business, or offering your ATV’s to rent, your likelihood of success is very high, especially if you are offering very low rates.

Check out this graph showing locations of ATV rental demand in Florida. You can see there is a lot of interest in South Florida, but the opportunity is that there are basically no operators in that area. Even Central Florida has a few providers, but there is so much demand that they can hike up their prices. If you swoop in with your ATV rental business with great prices, serving these underserved communities, it’s sure to take off.

Managing and Maintaining the Gear

Training your clients before letting them loose is the best way to prevent accidents, damage, and other troubles.  You may need equipment to transport your fleet, or a rental service to do it for you. Additionally, leasing hitches and trailers means that you will be required to show clients how to unload the items.  Delivering ATVs and Land Rentals into the trail-head demands hiring and monitoring a seasoned motorist.

Pricing and Fees

If you are the only business in the area renting ATVs, you have more flexibility with pricing. However, of course, if you have local competitors, it becomes difficult.  Rentals are based on time, type, and add-on equipment. Additionally, a deposit gives you leverage to get your equipment back or pay for damage caused by the client. You can choose to charge by the day, hour, or offer package deals.  Should you lease or provide goggles, gloves or helmets, add these prices into their bill as well.

Boost Your Rentals

If you choose the route of renting your own ATV’s as a side business, getting the world to learn about your new rentals is always the hardest, and most expensive question. Where do you put your money so that they right people see it at the right time? What mediums should you use? How can you get to market quickly? What’s the short term strategy, and what’s my long term marketing strategy? Should I use tracking software? Booking software? How do I build my website? How do I do digital waivers?

These are all valid questions for newly minted rental business owners, and the good news is; you don’t have to worry about it. Rockon Recreation Rentals has you covered with free tools for you to use using the Activity Booking Software, and Tour Operator Software. Rockon Recreation Rentals was created to help renters like you reach your market quickly and easily by giving rental operators access to the tools, and to the stream of consumers who are searching for things to do.   

Simply sign up your licensed and insured ATV Rental operation for free, build, monitor, and optimize your listing, and watch your revenue grow on your Rockon Recreation Rentals Dashboard. 

Provide amazing service, at a good rate and the wealth will slowly begin pouring in! Are you ready?

Ten Best ATV Resorts | ATV Rider

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By ATV Rider

November 22, 2016

We all like to ride and we have our favorite places to go. But what if you wanted to try something new in a different part of the country? A place that you could fly into nearby, rent some machines and stay all in one place. We have put together a list of great All Inclusive off road resorts that you can do just that all across America.

To be named on this list, each property offers ATV/UTV rentals, indoor lodging (other than tent or RV camping), food and most importantly access to great riding. We have visited most of them, and go back often. If you have a favorite destination not on this list please tell us about it and we will add it to the list.

Twin Hollow, Gilbert West Virginia

Another property on the Hatfield McCoy Trail System is Twin Hollow Campground and Cabins. This resort in Gilbert West Virginia has direct access to the Rock House, Devil Anse and Buffalo Mountain trail systems for over 300 miles of riding. Rentals include everything from 2 seat RZR’s starting at $250 all the way up to a 6 seat Ranger crew for $425 for a 10-hour day. Eleven cabins are offered starting at $125 a night along with luxury 10-person cabins to tent and RV spots. Get there: 703 Twin Hollow. Gilbert WV 25621 Contact: www.twinhollowcampground.com (304) 664-8864Twin Hollow Campground

Pirate Cove Resort Needles, California

Situated along the Colorado River, Pirate Cove Resort is a year round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with river front trails, sand dunes and gravel pits on the property, riders can explore 3200 miles of BLM trails that could literally take you weeks to cover. At the park, you can stay in a luxury cabin, rent an RV or bring your own. The restaurant is only open for lunch and dinner during the Winter but the fully stocked store is open all day. Luxury cabins that sleep six start at $249 per night. AZ Watersports handles RZR rentals right on the property. Get there: 100 Park Moabi, Rd Needles, Ca 92363 Contact: www.PirateCoveResort.com (760) 326-9000ATV Rider

Glamis North, Niland, California

Fifty miles up the road from the main dunes is Glamis North Hot Springs Resort yet it has it’s own access to hundreds of miles of great dirt trials and a secluded un touched sand box of it’s own. Sights such as the Shoe Tree, Bat Caves, Slab City, The Gold Road to La Paz, Salvation and Chocolate Mountain are popular trips made out of the resort. Inside the resort, you can relax at the water park or dine at Sassy’s Cafe. Cabins and cottages start at $110 per night. Extra guests or kids might enjoy one of several covered wagons also available. Steve’s ATV rentals are available Friday through Sunday and start at $150 per day. Get there: 10595 Hot Mineral Rd, Niland, Ca Contact: www.glamisnorth.com (760) 354-1010Glamis North Hot Springs

Carolina Adventure World, Winnsboro, South Carolina

Carolina Adventure World offers 100 miles of trails on 2600 acres. Several tracks including a banked oval, an obstacle course and mud pit will keep you entertained as will as lots of group rides and poker runs. The General store is open all week and the Kitchen is open Saturday and Sundays. For rentals, it’s $90 per day for quads, $200 for an Ace and $235 for a Ranger SXS. You can store your own ATV there for $25 per month. Cabins start at only $69 per night. Get there: 1515 Arrowhead Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180 Contact: www.carolinaadventureworld.net (803)482-3534Carolina Adventure World

Wild Willy's Rezort, McDowell, West Virginia

If you are looking to ride the Hatfield McCoy Trails but don’t know where to start; check out Wild Willy’s ATV ReZort. Right from your cabin, you can head out on the Indian Ridge system and connect to over 200 miles of linked riding trails on the Pocahontas Trails and Pinnacle Creek. Cabins go for $110 per night and UTV rentals start at $356 per day. There is also an onsite tire and parts store to take care of anything you can’t bring. Get there: 641 Leftwich Branch Road
McDowell, WV, 24868 Contact: www.wildwillysatvrezort.com (304) 862-2312Wild Willy's ATV Rezort

Windrock Park Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Another great Tennessee destination is Windrock Park. There are over 300 miles of trails marked, numbered and on an easy to read map. The trails range from very narrow, ATV only to wider UTV and Jeep roads. UTV Rentals are available for $200 per day for 2-seater. Cabins run $100 per night or $630 per week. The general store has your essentials covered. Get there: 912 Windrock Road Oliver Springs, TN 37840 Contact: www.windrockpark.com (865) 435-1251Windrock Park

Wolf Lake Motel Baldwin, Michigan

Visiting the MidWest? You can enjoy Wolf Lake Motel in Baldwin Michigan from April 1st to November 30th and explore the woods and shores surrounding Lake Michigan in the Manistee National Forest. Right from your room, you can hit 300 miles of marked trails. 70 miles of trails are groomed smooth on a regular basis. Single ($150) and two up ATV’s ($195) can be rented by the day and rooms start at $45 per night or $270 a week. Get there: 1197 N M-37 Baldwin, Michigan 49304 Contact: www.wolflakemotel.com (231) 745-4101Wolf Lake Motel

Bear Lodge Resort Burgess Junction, Wyoming

One of this countries best keep ATV riding secrets is Wyoming's Big Horn National Forest and the Bear Lodge Resort at Burgess Junction. We explored this place last Summer and will go back soon. The area has hundreds of mild to rocky wild, trails, camping, fishing, hunting and more. It’s only $159 for half day guided tours and rooms start at $100 per night year round. Get There: 5600 US14A at Burgess Junction Contact: www.bearlodgeresort.com (307) 752-2444ATV Rider

Brimstone Recreation Huntsville, Tennessee

Brimstone Recreation, is in the heart of what we call the Tennessee Triangle Of Trails. It’s an area in the Eastern part of the state with more great riding than you can imagine. Brimstone is one of the biggest parks attracting huge events such as Paragon, Camp RZR, White Knuckle and the ATV and SXS Round ups. There are over 300 miles of easy to very difficult trails to enjoy as well as hunting, fishing and river sports. Full size quad rentals start at $165 and the smaller cabins which sleep four are $100 per night. Larger cabins are available too. Get there: 2860 Baker Highway Huntsville, TN 37756 Contact: www.brimstonerecreation.com (865) 617-8126Brimstone Recreation

Durhamtown Resort Union Point, Georgia

Durhamtown Off Road Resort is the gem of Georgia. It’s possibly the largest place in the state to ride, most popular and has everything including a huge pro shop for gear and parts. There is over 150 miles of safe one way wooded trails, 40 miles of tight single track and 10 different race courses from Supercross to drag racing and a mud pit. Durhamtown is open year round except on Christmas day. Cabins start at $75 per night and ATV or UTV rentals are available for full or half day. Get there: 2350 Randolph Church Rd. Union Point, GA 30669 Contact: www.durhamtown.com (706) 622-4108Durhamtown

Huacachina Village, Ica Peru

The destination in our main image is what spearheaded the article. The location is actually deep in South America, Peru to be exact. According to Wikipedia, Huacachina is a village built around a small oasis surrounded by sand dunes five hours South of Lima. It is in the Ica Province, about five kilometers from the city of Ica. Popular activities include dune rides and sand boarding on the areneros. According to local legends the water and mud of the area is supposed to have curative powers and both locals and tourists often bath in the waters or plaster themselves with the mud in an attempt to cure ailments such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma and bronchitis. Rentals and guided rides are available and many hotels cater to offroaders. Contact: www.huacachina.comHuacachina

Cableways in Krasnaya Polyana, how to climb the mountains

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Guests of the resorts, arriving in Krasnaya Polyana, are lost in geography and locations, because there are cable cars in all resorts.

If you have, say, a week of rest, then you can afford to relax at all resorts, and if you have 2-3 days, you will have to choose a resort in advance.

All mountain resorts and infrastructure is located 10 km. from the village of Krasnaya Polyana. For simplicity, they call everything that is located in the Krasnaya Polyana valley. nine0003

Instructors in Krasnaya Polyana

Effective skiing and snowboarding training with instructors in Krasnaya Polyana from Ridertrip

Start of the main cable car in the Rosa Khutor mountain resort. The Olympia cable car lifts from a height of 560 meters (Rose Valley) to 1170 meters, to Rosa Plateau.

Excursions in Krasnaya Polyana

Snowy peaks, waterfalls, mountain lakes, meadows, forests and perfect sunsets. All this you can see on a tour of Krasnaya Polyana with a team of local guides. nine0003

We, RiderTrip, are a team of enthusiastic guys who know everything about Krasnaya Polyana.

Krasnaya Polyana has 4 separate mountain resorts with their own cable cars

Krasnaya Polyana has 4 all-season mountain ski resorts: Rosa Khutor, Krasnaya Polyana (Gorki), Gazprom Laura and Alpika. It is important to know that Laura and Alpika are part of Gazprom, they are connected by a long cable car, but tickets and ski passes must be purchased separately from 2021.

A cool map of all the mountain complexes of Krasnaya Polyana from the Riderhelp 9 project0024 Rosa Khutor

Rosa Khutor mountain resort is one of the most visited sites in Sochi. The resort has the highest observation deck of the city - 2320 meters, on the Rose Peak. There is also a platform at 2509 meters - "Stone Pillar", but it is often closed due to bad weather. Rosa has many sports and leisure activities, hotels and restaurants. People come here from all over Russia.

The main cableway "Caucasian Express" to Rosa Khutor. Author — Alexey Kalugin
How to climb Rosa Khutor

You can get to the resort on two gondola-type cable cars (cabins): the Olympia and Strela cable cars.

  1. Tourists without equipment. You can only go up on the Olympia cable car, it takes you to a height of 1170 meters. You can go upstairs with transfers: "Olympia" (1170 m.) - "Reserved Forest" (1350 m.) - "Caucasian Express" (1350 m. - 2320 m.) .
  2. Skiers with equipment. nine0035 Olympia and Strela are available for you. "Strela" lifts immediately to a height of 1600 meters, bypassing the transfer to the "Reserved Forest" and the first stage of the Caucasian Express. The route will be as follows: "Strela" - replanting "Caucasian Express" at 1600 m. - "Rose Peak" 2320 m. over the suspension bridge, sunbathe and relax surrounded by mountains.

    Rosa Khutor summer map. Click to open in full screen. nine0024 Krasnaya Polyana (Gorki)

    Resort "Krasnaya Polyana" is a very interesting tourist site. In the summer there are especially many activities. There are 5 observation platforms at different heights, which, in our opinion, offer the best views of the Village and the mountains.

    The starting zone of the cable car at the Krasnaya Polyana resort. Starting from 540 meters, it will take you to 960 meters, where the ski area begins. Snow level - January 2021.

    The resort has three lines of the gondola cable car, which rise to a height of 2200 m. As well as two lines of the chairlift that will take you to the unique climatic zone of Circus-2 (Circus in this case means a type of mountainous relief in the form of a bowl surrounded by mountains) . nine0003

    How to get to the resort:

    Cable car K1 at the Krasnaya Polyana resort

    In summer, the cable cars of the Eastern Sector operate in the excursion mode for tourists, which take tourists to the Polikarya waterfall, which is the largest waterfall in Sochi and one of the highest in Europe. The height of all its cascades is about 70 m. Hiking to the Polikarya waterfall is one of the most popular summer routes in the resort.

    Summer card of the resort "Krasnaya Polyana"
    1. From the level of 540 meters the K1 gondola lifts up to a height of 960 meters. Both tourists and skiers can sit on it, it is common for everyone.
    2. From 960 meters there are 2 options. The first is to go higher, on the K2 gondola lift to a height of 1460 meters , or go to the eastern sector on the K10 gondola lift.
    3. From the height of 1460 there is only one cable car K3, which will take you to the very top - to a height of 2200 meters. From the eastern sector, after the K10 cable car, you can climb to a height of 1500 meters. nine0044
    4. From a height of 2200 meters, you can first move to the Circus-2 zone on a chair, and then climb the K5 cable car to the highest point of the resort - to the top of the Black Pyramid.

    Opening hours: from 9 am to 6.30 pm. Specify information by phone: 8 800 550 20 20

    GTZ Gazprom Laura

    The GTZ Gazprom has several options for excursions and lifts on cable cars.

    Gazprom operates three types of cable cars: chairlift, gondola for 8 people and 3S gondola with large cabins for 20-30 people. On a large cable car 3S you can climb from the Rosa Khutor railway station. nine0003 Summer map of the Laura and Alpika resorts of the GTZ Gazprom. Click on the image to open it in full screen.

    How to climb up to the mountains

    1. On the big cable car 3S from the Rosa Khutor railway station. You can sit in the cabins in the Gazprom Alpika building, which is located next to the station, it will take you to the highest point of the resort - the Fir Shelter.
    2. Near the entertainment center "Galaktika" there is the main cable car of the resort "Laura" A1, from which you will rise to the shelter "Psekhako", at 1440 meters. nine0044

    You can walk upstairs, just between the stations of these two cable cars. Gazprom is famous for its favorable location among the mountains and fir forests. There are also several viewing platforms and various activities. For example, bike paths and bike rental, as well as karting at an altitude of 1500 meters.

    Opening hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call: +7(862)-259-55-95

    GTC Gazprom Alpika

    K1 canopy, which goes through several stations at altitudes 780, 1100, 1500, 1918 and 2256 meters. The top point is the "Shelter of the Winds". By the way, this is the only resort where only one transfer is made and here you can fully ride on a chairlift, admiring the views.

    At the very top, on the Aibga ridge, you can see the neighboring resort "Rosa Khutor", in summer you can take a walk and reach Rosa, from where there are tourist routes, for example, to the Mendelikh Waterfalls Park.

    Summer resort map of the GTZ Gazprom Alpika. Click on the image to open it in full screen.
    Helpful Hints

    Go hiking in unfamiliar places with a guide. Krasnaya Polyana has a developed infrastructure, but if you step aside, you will find yourself in the wild, where there are rivers, waterfalls, rocky cliffs and animals, which, by the way, are very active in summer.

    Take a guided tour, such as a sightseeing tour of Krasnaya Polyana and mountain resorts. Then you will not just take pictures of the mountains, but understand what exactly is in front of your eyes.

    Bring a jacket or sweatshirt to the mountains. It can be cold upstairs: +10 even if it's hot downstairs. nine0003

    Wear comfortable shoes. Your comfort and safety depend on it. In summer, there are both comfortable and not very comfortable trails in the mountains, so keep in mind. Heels are stylish, but not comfortable.

    Take something to drink and eat. In the mountains, prices in restaurants per person start from 1000₽ for a snack and from 2000₽ for lunch. Therefore, if the budget is limited, then take a supply of food with you.

    Krasnaya Polyana Resort told about new eco-trails and entertainment in the summer season

    In 2021, the summer season at the Krasnaya Polyana Resort will begin on June 1

    With the start of the summer season, cable cars to the Polyana 2200 panoramic platform will open for tourists, guests will be able to visit the Circus-2 mountain valley and the Polikarya waterfall. In total, the resort has 40 km of hiking eco-trails, along which you can walk on your own or with guides.

    Note that Krasnaya Polyana Resort received a grant from the Federal Tourism Agency for the development of a network of ecotrails. This will increase the number of information stands, and even more benches with a view of the mountain panoramas will appear on the hiking trails. nine0003

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    • Golf tournament at Krasnaya Polyana Resort entered the Russian Book of Records

    So, for example, two new eco-trails are going to be launched in the resort by the summer. According to one of them, tourists will be able to get to the largest object of historical and cultural heritage of Krasnaya Polyana. The second trail will be more than 15 km long, it will become the longest in the resort and will cover all zones of altitudinal zonation. New eco-trails and high-mountain activities will complement the flagship 100K entertainment program. nine0003

    It will also be possible to play snowballs, because in the mountain valley Circus-2 the snow does not melt until August. The snow reserves that remain there make it possible to hold the Bonus Summer Camp festival for skiers and snowboarders in the summer. In order for guests to be able to get into the valley, the summer snowpark is equipped with a ski lift. In addition, a tent camp for tourists will open there in July.

    Starting June 1, all popular entertainments will also be available at the resort. For example, the skate park will open rental of skateboards and scooters, and the bike park cycling school will start rental of mountain bikes. City and e-bike rentals will also be available to guests throughout the summer. nine0003

    In addition, mountain safari routes on quad bikes will be launched at the resort, tourists will be lifted into the sky in a balloon, and on Polyana 2200 in the Gorky Fly high-altitude park, you can ride the longest megazipline in Russia and mountain swings.


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