Contact Info
Farmington Field Office
1235 La Plata Highway, Suite A
Farmington, NM 87401
1235 La Plata Highway, Suite A
Farmington, NM 87401
- Phone:
- 505-599-8900
Basics
- Location:
- Farmington
- Difficulty:
- Beginner,
Intermediate,
Difficult
- Season:
- Year-Round
Description
Over 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.
Details
Location:
Farmington
Difficulty:
Beginner
Intermediate
Difficult
Intermediate
Difficult
Season:
Year-Round
Additional Details:
Activities
OHV use, Motorcycle riding, Mountain Biking, Hiking/backpacking.
Facilities
A vault toilet is provided for public use and is located in the bottom of the recreation area. Please help keep the dunes free of dangerous obstacles by hauling out your trash.
OHV use, Motorcycle riding, Mountain Biking, Hiking/backpacking.
Facilities
A vault toilet is provided for public use and is located in the bottom of the recreation area. Please help keep the dunes free of dangerous obstacles by hauling out your trash.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area is about 1.5 miles south of the City of Farmington on NM 371. The Dunes is confined to the east and the south by steep sandstone walls and to the west by the Navajo Nation boundary. Private property and an active sand and gravel pit lie north of the Dunes. Respect private property and protect your right to ride; ride only where allowed.
