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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Other Names | Hackberry Lake Dune Area, New Mexico |
Last Known Status | Open |
This area has about 100 acres of rose colored sand dunes with scattered sparse vegetation. A day use parking area and separate campground is available which features 10 sites, each with a picnic table, shade gazebo and garbage can.
There is no fee charged for camping or riding but a New Mexico OHV Sticker is required for each vehicle. There is no water or other services so bring your own supplies.
Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AL, AK, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NE, NC, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | required for persons under 18 by state law |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | Off-Road Dunes |
Land | BLM |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Carlsbad, NM | ||
Address | Shugart Road, Carlsbad, NM 88210 | ||
| From: Carlsbad, NM
1) Take US-180 East about 15 miles 2) Turn left (north) on SR-360, continue 5.7 miles 3) Turn right (east) on CR-222, continue about 5 miles 4) Staging area is on the right (east). |
Contact Info | BLM - Carlsbad Field Office 620 E. Greene Street Carlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 234-5972 blm_nm_comments@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (888) 248-6866 (505) 476-8000 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
Approx Size | 100 acres | |
Climate Type | Desert | |
Elevation | 3400 to 3520 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
Loose Dirt | None | |
Hard Pack | None | |
Sand | All | paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience |
Mud | None | |
Dust | None | |
Rocks | None | |
Trees | Few | |
Steep Hills | Few | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | Many | |
Large Jumps | Some | |
Berms | None | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | None | |
Roads | None | |
Shade | Few | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Gasoline | Carlsbad, NM | |
Diesel | Carlsbad, NM | |
Water | Carlsbad, NM | |
RV Hookup | Carlsbad, NM | |
RV Disposal | Carlsbad, NM | |
Campground | Carlsbad, NM | |
Conv Store | Carlsbad, NM |
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