Geology
San Juan County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM wilderness of eroded Cretaceous–Paleogene badlands — hoodoos, petrified logs, clinker, and candy-striped shales in a pathless desert moonscape south of Farmington. World-class fossil beds (dinosaurs through early Paleocene mammals); day hiking and photography only — no marked trails, no collecting of fossils or petrified wood.
| Region | San Juan County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.2847, -108.1951 |
| Acreage | ~45,000 acres |
| Formations | Fruitland / Kirtland / Ojo Alamo |
| Manager | BLM Farmington |
| Access | Dirt roads to parking |
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.