The San Luis Hills WSA is characterized by a series of hills, which rise abruptly above the broad San Luis Valley. Most of the hills are rounded, although some cliffs occur in the northern portion of the WSA. John James Gulch and numerous smaller drainages provide topographic screening and create many opportunities for
Maybe — confirm before you go.
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- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Official / Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewilderness.org ↗
- Contact 719-852-7074
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for San Luis Hills WSA — 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 Emory Orr Road, Pinon Hills Road, Rio Grande Breaks Road. Check length and difficulty before you go.
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
Rio Grande River SRMA
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Jouaienttoi / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management San Antonio Wilderness Study Area
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
