BLM scenic area south of Bloomfield where Angel Peak (~7,000 ft) rises above the eroded Kutz Canyon badlands of the San Juan Basin. Paved US-550 access to graded CR-7175 leads to rim picnic sites (Sage, Cliffs, Castle Rock) and a free tent campground with sweeping views of colorful Tertiary badland formations. Classic northwestern New Mexico geology without wilderness permits.
Field facts
| Region | San Juan County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.5236, -107.9339 |
| Manager | Bureau of Land Management |
| Peak | Angel Peak ~7,000 ft |
| Camping | Free tent campground |
| Landform | San Juan Basin badlands |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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