Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area, Head Canyon OHV Area, Dunes OHV Area
Last Known Status
Open
DESCRIPTION
This area consists of about 800 acres of BLM desert trails, steep to moderate hill climbs, sandy arroyo bottoms and dunes surrounded by tall sandstone walls. The area is open year-round however the main entrance road may be impassable during inclement weather. There is no water or other services except for a vault toilet so come prepared.
Shade is limited as the area mainly consists of scattered scrub brush and juniper trees. Camping is permitted but is primitive. An active gravel and sand pit along with private property sections lie to the north.
From: Farmington, NM
1) Take Hwy 371 south (Bisti Hwy) about 1.5 miles.
2) Main entrance is on the right (west).
TYPE OF AREA
Area
Trail, Track, Dunes
Land
BLM
QUALITY
Rating
Good
Recommended Stay
Full Day
MX TRACK
Features
Public
Max Engine Size
No Maximum
Min Engine Size
No Minimum
REGULATIONS
Permit Required
Yes
NM OHV Permit
Dates Open
Year-Round
Spark Arrestor
Yes
A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit
Yes (96 dB)
Night Riding
Yes
Flags
Not Required
Two Strokes
No Restriction
Cross Country
Some Areas
ATVs
No Restriction
UTVs
No Restriction
4x4s (registered)
No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Prohibited
Bicycles
No Restriction
Hiking
No Restriction
Horseback
No Restriction
Camping
Campfires
Fireworks
Prohibited
Firearms
Prohibited
Law Enforcement
Insurance
*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that you have medical insurance and carry motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before taking your vehicle to any of the locations depicted here.
FEES
Parking
($0.00)
Entry
($0.00)
Riding
($0.00)
Camping
Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
CONTACTS
Contact Info
BLM - Farmington Field Office 1235 La Plata Highway Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 599-8900 www.blm.gov