How do I access Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern?

Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern is a campground in New Mexico. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern?

Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern supports tent camping, rv camping.

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingBackcountry

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Picnic TablesFishing AccessHiking Trails

Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern

NM · BLM Campground · BLM

Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern is a blm campground New Mexico. This backcountry-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include picnic tables, fishing access, hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Backcountry

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Simon Canyon offers a rugged, primitive escape within New Mexico’s high-desert wilderness. Managed by the BLM, this free, year-round destination is perfect for self-sufficient adventurers seeking solitude. Featuring dramatic sandstone canyons and basic amenities, it provides an ideal, minimalist setting for backcountry hiking, fishing, and quiet off-grid exploration.

Experience the rugged solitude of New Mexico’s Simon Canyon, a 3,900-acre Area of Critical Environmental Concern managed by the BLM. Perfect for self-sufficient adventurers seeking a primitive escape, this year-round, free camping destination offers a minimalist experience away from crowded state parks. The landscape features dramatic sandstone canyons and steep, broken terrain ideal for backcountry hiking and exploration. Amenities are basic, including picnic tables and convenient fishing access at the canyon mouth. Whether you are tent camping or bringing an RV, Simon Canyon provides a quiet, raw setting for those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in the high-desert wilderness of the American Southwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern?: Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern is a campground in New Mexico. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern?: Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern?: On-site amenities include picnic tables, fishing access, hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 36.8232, -107.6592