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Red Sands OHV Area
Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Other Names | Redsands |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large open ride area has no tall dunes but there are plenty of sandy play sections and some hard packed 4x4 trails. There is also offers plenty of room for parking and primitive camping, making this a good choice for large trailers.
The area is fenced in due to being bordered by a bombing range to the west and private property to the south. There are no services or shade so bring your own supplies. Safey flags are recommended.
REGULATIONS
| 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 | Whip Flags Recommended For Safety |
| 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 | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Alamogordo, NM | ||
| From: Alamogordo, NM
1) Take US-54 South about 20 miles 2) Main entrance is on the right (west) between mile markers 44 & 45. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Las Cruces District 1800 Marquess Street Las Cruces, NM 88005 (575) 525-4300 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 |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
Red Sands OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 3/14/2017 (Thanks!)
Red Sands OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 3/14/2017 (Thanks!)
Red Sands OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 3/14/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 12,800 acres (20 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4000 to 4050 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | paddle tires or sand tires recommended |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | None | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |  All | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) Beware of open mine shafts. |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (N) | J & J Mini Market (575) 434-4317 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (N) | J & J Mini Market (575) 434-4317 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Oliver Lee State Park Campground (575) 437-8284 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Oliver Lee State Park Campground (575) 437-8284 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (NW) | Caballo Lake State Park (575) 743-3942 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Oliver Lee State Park Campground (575) 437-8284 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | J & J Mini Market (575) 434-4317 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS