Northwest New Mexico
Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern
About 3,900 acres managed for semi-primitive recreation including fishing, hiking, and backpacking, with minimal development at the canyon mouth. Narrow trails along the San Juan River Quality Waters lead to fishing spots; Simon Canyon Ruin, a Navajo Pueblito dating to 1754, overlooks the canyon.
Sources & verification
- Last verified June 10, 2026 via BLM National Recreation — NM campgrounds — Bureau of Land Management