Permit status not confirmed. Check with the managing agency.
Ride at your own risk. Terrain in an open riding area changes without warning and the hazards are not marked, scout unfamiliar ground before you ride it.
Guide
About this area
Head Canyon is built for young riders and beginners — a single-track practice loop where you can gain experience before moving to harder ground.
Camping
Dispersed camping with a 14-day stay limit.
Facilities
No potable water and no restrooms. Dirt pull-offs near the entrance — park at your own risk.
Full agency description
Off-road vehicle users in the Four Corners area love sites like this. This is a great site for those with young Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts or beginners hoping to gain more experience before moving to the busier and more challenging areas such as Glade Run Recreation Area or Dunes OHV Recreation Area.
At a glance
Quick facts
Best season
Year-round — can be impassable when wet
Camping limit
14 Days
Managing agency
BLM Farmington Field Office
Access
Getting there
NM-371 south of FarmingtonEntrance
Just south of Farmington via NM-371, roughly 3 miles from town.
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.
🗺️ BLM publish free georeferenced PDF maps that show your live GPS position with no cell service, download the map for this area before you leave tarmac.
Permits
Permits & registration
Permit and registration details
No fee. Permits are required for commercial, competitive and organized group events.
State residents
New Mexico residents: your OHV must be registered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and display the registration decal.
Out-of-state riders
Out-of-state riders: a New Mexico non-resident permit is required before riding on any public land in New Mexico, unless you carry proof of a valid OHV registration from your home state. If you need one: $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Area information is informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date.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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