Head Canyon OHV Recreation Area

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.  

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

  • This area does not have any ADA compliant resources.   

    • To navigate this single-track OHV loop; visitors must be able to drive or ride in an OHV across several miles of moderate terrain, including sand, at moderate to high speed. 

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Know Before You Go  

Fees 

  • None 

Facilities  

  • There is no potable water or restrooms at this site. 

  • There is a single – track loop for visitors to practice on. 

  • There is no BLM maintained parking area just dirt pull – offs near the entrance. Park at your own risk.  

Nearby Amenities  

  • The nearest location to get gas, food, and water is in Farmington, ~3 miles away via NM – 371 N.     

Seasons/Hours 

  • Open year round.  

    • May become hard to access to impassable when wet.  

Special Rules  

  • Ride only in areas or on trails open for use.  

  • All travel in the Limited OHV Area is restricted to maintained oilfield roads, on trails and two tracks that are designated and signed, or in dry, unvegetated wash bottoms that are wider than the widest part of your vehicle.  

  • Permits are required for commercial, competitive and organized group events.   

  • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash, and their waste disposed of. 

  • No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons in the OHV area. 

  • Practice Leave No Trace. Please make sure to carry out or dispose of any litter.   

 BROCHURES, MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS 

  • N/A 

Wildlife in Area  

  • N/A 

Head Canyon OHV Area Flickr Slideshow 

  • N/A

Phone

Activities

Iconograph of a tent.
DISPERSED CAMPING
The letters OHV
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
OHV USE - ULTRALIGHT
OHV USE - ULTRALIGHT
Iconograph of binoculars
WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

Farmington Field Office
6251 College Blvd A
Farmington
New Mexico
87402

Geographic Coordinates

36.686662, -108.217933

Directions

Just south of Farmington via NM 371.

Fees

No

Stay Limit

14 Days