Bureau of Land Management
Learn about camping and boondocking on BLM land
Fisherman’s Point, Gila Lower Box Canyon
This is a popular fishing area along the Gila River going back several decades. Today, it's mostly a place to camp and photograph flowers and wildlife, though fishing is still permitted here with a license. There are no amenities, no trash cans, no nothing. There are a few places you can set up camp here.
Nichols Canyon, Gila Lower Box Canyon
Specifically identified by the Bureau of Land Management as designated camping area, Nichols Canyon is located along the east bank of the Gila River, about 10 miles east of Virden, NM. 4WD vehicles with high clearance is required to get here due to soft sand in numerous places.
Angel Peak Campground
This is a developed campground operated by the Bureau of Land Management through their Farmington Field Office. There are nine sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Most of these sites are large enough for full sized RVs. Access into the campground is from Highway 550, then take an unmarked dirt road heading east (Rd 7175) about six miles to the end.
Brown Springs Campground
This is a developed campground offered by the Bureau of Land Management for free. However, because it's part of the greater Glade Run Recreation Area, a camping permit is required, The good news is that the camping permit is free, and can filled out, photographed, and emailed to the BLM.
Dunes OHV Recreation Area
This small piece of BLM land was set aside specifically for OHV riding enthusiasts, but also accommodates vehicle campers. There are actually some covered picnic tables here, but are often spray-painted over with graffiti, and laden with trash. The entire area is fraught with litter, but it does offer a free camping area close to Farmington.
BLM Rules for Wilderness Areas
These are the full set of regulations adopted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding recreation and management of lands designated under the Wilderness Act of 1964.
BLM Rules for Management Areas
These are the full set of regulations adopted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding recreation on lands designated under the National Trails Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
BLM Off-Road Vehicle Rules
These are the full set of regulations adopted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding off-road vehicles on BLM land, including OHV parks, licensing and registration.
BLM Camping Rules
These are the full set of regulations adopted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding public recreation on BLM land, including camping, boondocking, and developed campgrounds.
Rules for Recreation on BLM Land
These are the rules adopted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding recreational activities on lands managed by the BLM, which includes camping.
