Geology
San Juan County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM wilderness (~7,200 acres) of bentonite badlands, hoodoos, petrified wood, and Late Cretaceous fossil-bearing strata in the San Juan Basin south of the better-known Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. Rolling clay hills and slot-like washes reward cross-country hikers who practice Leave No Trace; no developed trails or water.
| Region | San Juan County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.1397, -107.9207 |
| Manager | BLM Farmington Field Office |
| Designation | Wilderness (Dingell Act) |
| Landscape | Bentonite hoodoos / petrified wood |
| Nearby | Nageezi / Chaco / Bisti |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.