Permit status not confirmed. Check with the managing agency.
Ride at your own risk. This is open public land, not a managed park, so terrain changes without warning and hazards are not marked.
Guide
About this area
More than 800 acres of fun is waiting for off-road enthusiasts at the Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area south of Farmington. This area contains a wide variety of topography including large sand dunes, steep to gentle hillsides, and sandy arroyo bottoms.
Full agency description
More than 800 acres of fun is waiting for off-road enthusiasts at the Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area south of Farmington. The off-highway vehicle area contains a wide variety of topography including large sand dunes, steep to gentle hillsides, and sandy arroyo bottoms. Innumerable roads and trails exist in the Dunes, created by nearly 40 years of off-road vehicle use. The diverse landscape attracts a variety of motorized activity and provides riders a place to play, test their endurance, and improve their skills.
Access
Getting there
NM-371 south of FarmingtonEntrance
The Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area is about 1.5 miles south of the City of Farmington on NM 371.
🪖 Under 18 must wear a DOT or ECE approved helmet and eye protection, and hold an OHV safety permit. Under-18 riders must be visually supervised by an adult unless they hold a valid driver license, and may not carry a passenger.
Non-residents without home-state registration need a New Mexico permit. It costs $48 for two years or $18 for 90 days.
Common equipment, registration and trail-use rules still apply.
Ride to the highest safety standard, not the legal minimum. A helmet, eye protection, a flag and proper gear are what get you home.
🗺️ No signal? Take an offline map. Download the free georeferenced PDF map for this area before you leave tarmac: www.blm.gov
Permits
Permits & registration
Permit and registration details
State residents
New Mexico residents must have their OHV registered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and display the registration decal.
Out-of-state riders
Out-of-state riders need a New Mexico non-resident permit before riding on any public land in New Mexico. We accept proof of a valid OHV registration from your home state, otherwise it is $48 for a 2-year permit or $18 for 90 days.
Area information is informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify access, weather, closures, permits and hazards before and during any trip. See Terms.
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