Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Perched on the rugged breaks overlooking the Pecos River, Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area offers 1,920 acres of trails to ride. From novices to experts, on bare rock and sandy washes, OHV enthusiasts can find terrain to fit their skill level. The terrain is extremely rugged, including such varied features as deep gullies with difficult hill climbs in and out of a scenic sandstone escarpment.

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The OHV area is designed for OHVs no wider than 50 inches, and it is ideal for motorcycles. Nationally sanctioned "Trials" events are held at the area each year. Haystack Mountain's parking lot is large enough for easy loading/unloading and can be used as a staging area for large events. The single track trails are ideal for mountain biking as well.

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

Two of the picnic sites are ADA accessible. There is a parking area next to the restrooms to make it easier to access as well as sidewalks that connect the accessible picnic areas.

The rest of the area is level and graveled. To utilize the OHV trails, visitors must unload their OHV and be able to sit on top of or drive an OHV of no more than 50 inches in width. The trails are rugged, steep, and others moving at high speeds will also use them.

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Fees

Individual -- $3

Vehicle (two or more people) -- $5

Bus (more than 15 people) -- $15

Facilities

The area has several picnic sites, complete with shelters, tables and grills.

Camping is allowed in pull outs next to the sun shelters and in the large gravel parking lot used for parking and events.

Dispersed camping is allowed within the entire area, but there are only OHV trails to access the interior of the area for camping.

Toilet facilities are available, but no potable water is available.

Nearby Amenities

This nearest location to acquire food, gas, and water is in Roswell, ~25 miles away via U.S. Route 380 West.

Season/Hours

Open year-round.

Special Rules

No OHVs over 50 inches are allowed on the trails.

After 14 days visitors must relocate at least 25 miles from their original spot. Visitors may not return to that area for 28 consecutive days.
- This applies to developed campgrounds and dispersed camping.
Pets must be on a leash and their waste disposed of.