San Juan County, NM

New Mexico

Panoramic American Nature Landscape View of the Dry Desert and Rugged Rocky Mountains. Colorful Sunrise Sky Art Render. Taken at Shiprock, New Mexico, United States.
The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico are a place that seems to be out of this world. Stunning landscapes and stone formations everywhere. Only problem: It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to hike quite a little bit. There are no marked trails though. A GPS device is highly recommended. #GreatOutdoors
This is the photo taken at Sunrise. It is a much more friendly mood than the other one from the evening before. #GreatOutdoors
The Ship Rock formation in New Mexico is a 1583 ft (482 m) tall remains of an ancient volcano. The elevation at the peak is over 7100 feet above sea level. Leading up to the rock is a long rift along the ground forming what appears to be the ruins of a huge stone wall. Great for hiking and easily accessible to visit. We didn't see any other people when we visited. It is located about 10 miles south of the town of Ship Rock and can be seen from town. There is a highway that passes fairly close with a rough dirt access road to get even closer. The Ship Rock is a sacred Navajo site and I was advised that climbing the rock is no longer permitted.
Sunset in the Bisti De Na Zin Wilderness.

Popular cities in San Juan County

Ah-shi-sle-pah, Wilderness Study Area, New Mexico, Bloomfield, United States
Bloomfield
Known for Excursions, Ruins and Historical
Trip time! Discover the ruins, history, and fishing in quaint Bloomfield.

Reasons to visit

  • Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
  • Salmon Ruins
  • Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness
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Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico.
Aztec
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Excursions
Get away to Aztec! Enjoy the ruins, history, and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Aztec Ruins National Monument
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Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico. Best preserved Chacoan structures including Aztec West great house built by ancestral Pueblo people. Reconstructed kiva, religious site.
Farmington
Known for Family-friendly, Rivers and Walking
Trip time! Discover the ruins, riverfront, and history in Farmington.
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A Shiprock Landscape Against a Striated Sunrise Sky
Navajo Dam
Known for Natural parks
Get away to Navajo Dam! Enjoy the parks and more.
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Ship Rock , New Mexico. A landmark for the pioneers
Shiprock
Venture to sights like San Juan River as you discover the local area in Shiprock.
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Kirtland
Kirtland
Known for Golf
Kirtland awaits: its golf and more!
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