Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Overview

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The landscape within the Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is primarily mesquite coppice dunes that range from one meter to several meters in height. There are over 100 miles of trails that have been developed by users. Although the trails are utilized during organized motorcycle races, other users are allowed to drive cross country if they wish. Currently there is one race per year that the BLM authorizes through a Special Recreation Permit, usually in February.

Things to Do at Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area include:

Nearby Activities

Camping
Off Highway Vehicle

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

The Area is accessed from the west side of U.S. Highway 54 approximately 20 miles south of Alamogordo (between mile markers 44 & 45).

GPS Coordinates: 32.57149056000000, -106.07905250000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 575-525-4300

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Additional Information

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