Approximately 500,000 acres of public land in the San Simon Valley provide a variety of recreational opportunities. The Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area is located in the heart of the San Simon Valley. This Special Recreation Management Area provides unique opportunities for off-highway vehicle riding and hot-water soaki
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact (928)348-4400 · blm_az_sfoweb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for San Simon Valley — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include County Road C078. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — San Simon Valley is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
NPS Photo National Park Service Chiricahua National Monument
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Don O'Brien / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness Study Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
