SxS / UTV · New Mexico
SxS / UTV in New Mexico
14 parks across New Mexico. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Public land open to side-by-sides
10,612 mi
National forest + BLM
Rated 4.5+ on Google
8 of 14
Cities
9
Most in Albuquerque (2), Farmington (2), Roswell (2)
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 12 of 14 parks in New Mexico with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Park | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Montessa Park OHV Area | Albuquerque | 4.927 Google reviews |
| Lincoln NF Sacramento Mountains OHV | Cloudcroft | 4.8117 Google reviews |
| Jemez Mountains OHV Trails | Jemez Springs | 4.818 Google reviews |
| Montessa OHV Park | Albuquerque | 4.710 Google reviews |
| Red Sands OHV Area (BLM) | Alamogordo | 4.663 Google reviews |
| Hackberry Lake Dunes Complex | Loco Hills | 4.648 Google reviews |
| Mescalero Sands North Dune OHV Area | Roswell | 4.5202 Google reviews |
| Haystack Mountain OHV Area | Roswell | 4.478 Google reviews |
Operators
SxS / UTV operators
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Public land
Where side-by-sides can ride on public land in New Mexico
- National forest roads and trails open to side-by-sides over 50 in wide
- 10,486 mi
- National forest miles open to side-by-sides over 50 in wide all year
- 9,096 mi
- BLM routes open to side-by-sides over 50 in wide
- 126 mi
National forests with the most miles
- Gila National Forest3,298 mi
- Carson National Forest2,067 mi
- Santa Fe National Forest2,042 mi
- Cibola National Forest1,771 mi
- Lincoln National Forest1,271 mi
BLM field offices with the most miles
- Carlsbad Field Office125 mi
- San Luis Valley Field Office0 mi
Some national forests are missing from the Forest Service file, so read the national forest miles as a floor. Seasons and width limits vary by route.
Source: USDA Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps. Always check the official MVUM and posted signs; this map is not a legal document.
Source: Bureau of Land Management. Not a legal document or land survey. Check with the BLM field office and posted signs before you ride.
Resources
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Videos worth watching
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Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
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