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Hackberry Lake Dune Area
Thursday, August 21, 2025
| Other Names | Hackberry Lake Dune Area, New Mexico |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area has about 100 acres of rose colored sand dunes with scattered sparse vegetation. A day use parking area and separate campground is available which features 10 sites, each with a picnic table, shade gazebo and garbage can.
There is no fee charged for camping or riding but a New Mexico OHV Sticker is required for each vehicle. There is no water or other services so bring your own supplies.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AL, AK, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NE, NC, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required for persons under 18 by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Carlsbad, NM | ||
| Address | Shugart Road, Carlsbad, NM 88210 | ||
| From: Carlsbad, NM
1) Take US-180 East about 15 miles 2) Turn left (north) on SR-360, continue 5.7 miles 3) Turn right (east) on CR-222, continue about 5 miles 4) Staging area is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Carlsbad Field Office 620 E. Greene Street Carlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 234-5972 blm_nm_comments@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (888) 248-6866 (505) 476-8000 ispa@state.nm.us wildlife.dgf.nm.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 100 acres | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3400 to 3520 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack | None | |
| Sand |  All | paddle tires or sand tires recommended |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Many | |
| Large Jumps |  Some | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Carlsbad, NM | |
| Diesel | Carlsbad, NM | |
 Water | Carlsbad, NM | |
 RV Hookup | Carlsbad, NM | |
 RV Disposal | Carlsbad, NM | |
| Campground | Carlsbad, NM | |
 Conv Store | Carlsbad, NM |
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