Natural
Socorro County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM/USFWS primitive canyon northwest of Socorro with sculpted sandstone cliffs, arches, hoodoos, and cottonwood bottoms. Millions of years of sedimentary section are exposed in an east–west wash popular for day hikes, photography, and dispersed camping — a classic Rio Grande rift badland close to I-25.
| Region | Socorro County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.2435, -106.9939 |
| Managers | BLM Socorro FO + USFWS |
| Use | Hiking / primitive camping / photography |
| Fee | None |
| Nearby | Lemitar / Sevilleta NWR / Socorro |
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.