Confirm the site fee
The BLM visitor page lists $5 vehicle day use and $15 for buses carrying more than 15 people. The older business plan uses different categories. Use current posted instructions or contact Roswell before paying.
Current BLM visitor information · Checked September 10, 2026
Check state registration and youth rules
New Mexico nonresident requirements depend on whether your home state has an OHV registration or user-fee program. Review the current state guidance instead of assuming that an entry payment covers your machine.
Ride New Mexico: nonresidents · Checked September 10, 2026
Bring the right preparation for young riders
New Mexico applies specific helmet, eye-protection, training and supervision requirements to riders under 18, with age-dependent provisions. Review these for each young rider before a trip.
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division · Checked September 10, 2026
Care for the shared area
BLM requires leashed pets and prohibits hunting, fireworks and weapon discharge here. Respect the site boundary even where riding within the designated area is open.
BLM site rules · Checked September 10, 2026
New Mexico nonresident permit prices
Where a New Mexico nonresident OHV permit is required, the state lists $18 for 90 days or $48 for two years. Visitors with proof of valid OHV registration can qualify for the published exemption. The separate $7 paved-road-use permit does not make every public road open to an OHV.
Ride New Mexico permit fees · Checked September 10, 2026
Under-18 preparation
New Mexico requires young OHV riders to meet helmet, eye-protection and safety-training requirements, with additional age, machine-size and adult-supervision rules. Bring the safety-training certificate and read the age-specific state guidance before assigning a machine. An adult’s permission alone does not replace those requirements.
New Mexico age-specific OHV requirements · Checked September 10, 2026
Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Roswell.
Sources reviewed September 10, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.