Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area | New Mexico

The Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area encompasses approximately 8,700 acres of Chihuahuan Desert scrub environment characterized by low mesquite or creosote-stabilized coppice dunes, and a variety of dropseed grasses, yucca, and cacti. The Area was designated in 1993 as a place where off-road/cross-country travel would be allowed. 

The Area is used up to 2 times per year for an organized motorcycle race, which is the BLM approves through a special recreation permit. The Area is also a venue for periodic ATV/UTV training provided by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

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Aden Hills OHV Area

Contact Us

This site is managed by Las Cruces District Office; visit their page for office hours and directions.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

Iconograph of a tent.
CAMPING
The letters OHV
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE

Addresses

Las Cruces District
1800 Marquess Street
Las Cruces
New Mexico
88005

Directions

The Aden Hills OHV Area is approximately 20 miles southwest of Las Cruces. To get to Aden Hills OHV Area from Las Cruces, follow I-25 west to the Corralitos Exit (MM 127), then travel west approximately 3 miles on Robert Larson Blvd (southern frontage road), turning south on County Road B-005. Follow the County Road for approximately 5 miles, and look for sign on the east side of the road, just south of a cattleguard.