Geology

Angel Peak Scenic Area

San Juan County, NM

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BLM scenic area south of Bloomfield where Angel Peak (~7,000 ft) rises above the eroded Kutz Canyon badlands of the San Juan Basin. Paved US-550 access to graded CR-7175 leads to rim picnic sites (Sage, Cliffs, Castle Rock) and a free tent campground with sweeping views of colorful Tertiary badland formations. Classic northwestern New Mexico geology without wilderness permits.

Field facts

RegionSan Juan County, NM
Coordinates36.5236, -107.9339
ManagerBureau of Land Management
PeakAngel Peak ~7,000 ft
CampingFree tent campground
LandformSan Juan Basin badlands

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