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GPS and Navigation
Getting lost on the trail is a real thing. It happens to experienced riders in familiar areas, and it happens fast in backcountry terrain where everything starts looking the same after a few miles. A proper ATV GPS unit is one of the most practical safety investments you can make for serious trail riding. Beyond not getting lost, a good GPS gives you trail maps, waypoint marking, group tracking, and in some cases satellite messaging for when you're truly out of cell range. Everything ATV carries purpose-built ATV navigation units from Garmin across a range of options, from compact trail navigators to full-featured overland and race editions that serious backcountry riders depend on.
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Buyer's Guide for ATV GPS and Navigation: Helping You Shop!
Why Your Phone Isn't Enough for Serious Trail Navigation
A lot of riders lean on their phone for navigation and it works fine until it doesn't. Once that signal is gone, then there go your map updates, and don’t forget about the battery. Screens wash out in direct sunlight. Phones aren't designed for vibration, moisture, and the physical abuse of ATV riding. A dedicated ATV GPS unit solves all of these problems at once. It runs on preloaded topographic maps that work without any cell signal, has a screen designed for outdoor visibility, and is built to handle trail conditions that would destroy most consumer electronics. For anyone who rides beyond easy cell coverage, a dedicated GPS is essential gear.
Handheld ATV GPS vs. Mounted Navigation Units
Both have their place in an ATV setup. Handheld GPS units are versatile in that they can be taken off of your rig and used on foot if you’re planning on parking and venturing out. Along that vein, they are also easy to swap between machines. Mounted nav tech, on the other hand, stays on your ATV but are more robust (physically and in terms of features). If you’re more hardcore when it comes to long excursions and the like, a mounted unit may be the better call for you.
ATV Nav Tech Group Ride Features and Satellite Communication
Especially if it’s been a while for you, we’re confident you’ll be surprised by the cutting-edge features that these modern GPS units have, including real-time group ride settings. This allows your whole convoy to see where everyone is, which totally changes the group riding experience for the better. Some of these units also have satellite messaging, enabling texts (and, in some cases, an SOS alert) even when cell coverage is slim to none. It's a safety feature that could matter when it counts most.
Top Selling ATV GPS and Navigation Brands
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Garmin is the undisputed leader in ATV and powersports navigation, with a range of purpose-built units that cover everything from casual trail use to serious backcountry expeditions with features that riders actually rely on.
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Rugged Radios pairs their powersports communication expertise with Garmin's navigation hardware, offering Tread edition units alongside their radio and communications lineup for riders who want navigation and comms sorted together.
Top 5 Selling ATV GPS and Navigation Products
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The Montana seven-hundred-i Touchscreen Navigator by Garmin is a premium handheld unit with a large touchscreen, preloaded topographic maps, and inReach satellite communication built in. One of the most capable trail navigation and safety tools available for ATV riders.
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The Garmin Tread SxS Edition by SuperATV is a full-featured mounted navigation unit with group ride tracking, off-road trail maps, and a display designed for outdoor visibility. A serious upgrade for riders who want the full navigation and group tracking experience.
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The Garmin Tread Base Edition by Rugged Radios is an excellent entry point into dedicated ATV navigation. Preloaded trail maps, group ride capability, and Garmin's proven powersports durability at a more accessible price point.
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The Garmin Tread XL Baja Chase Edition by Rugged Radios features a large ten-inch display built specifically for serious off-road and chase applications. If you want the most visibility and the most screen real estate on the trail, this is it.
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The Garmin Tread XL Overland Edition by SuperATV is a very popular pick among riders who like to go on longer camping trips. It’s got a huge display, solid trail mapping tech and group ride features galore.
ATV GPS and Navigation FAQ
Do ATV GPS units work without cell service?
Yes. That's one of the main reasons to use one. Dedicated ATV GPS units run on preloaded topographic and trail maps that work completely offline. No cell signal required. For areas beyond cell coverage, units with satellite communication capability like the Montana seven-hundred-i add an additional layer of connectivity and safety.
Can I use a Garmin ATV GPS unit for hiking and hunting off the ATV?
Handheld units like the Montana are absolutely designed for dual use. You can take them off the ATV and use them on foot for hiking, hunting, scouting, and any other backcountry activity. Mounted Tread units are optimized for vehicle use and less practical for extended on-foot navigation.
How do the group ride features work on Garmin ATV navigation units?
Group ride capable Garmin units use a combination of GPS positioning and communication technology to share each rider's location with others in the group on a shared map view. Everyone in the group needs a compatible unit. Range varies by terrain but covers most reasonable group riding scenarios effectively.