Natural
Chaves County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM recreation area of active gypsum/quartz sand dunes (some crests 90+ ft) along US 380 between Roswell and Tatum on the eastern Chihuahuan/Llano fringe. Day-use parking and designated OHV routes access The Bowl and southern dune fields; non-motorized visitors can walk dune crests when winds allow. Sparse facilities—desert dune landscape rather than a developed park.
| Region | Chaves County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.4027, -103.8610 |
| Managing agency | BLM (Roswell Field Office) |
| Dune height | Local crests 90+ ft |
| Access highway | US 380 |
| Fee | Vehicle day-use fee (BLM posted rates) |
| Facilities | Minimal—parking; no developed water |
| Primary use | OHV + dune hiking/photography |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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