The Mount Riley Wilderness Area is located in southern New Mexico approximately 30 miles southwest of Las Cruces. The Wilderness Area is comprised of three volcanic cinder cones approximately 1,500 feet high. Vegetation consists of desert grasses and shrubs. There are no maintained trails to the summits; however, hiker
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 Official / Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.blm.gov ↗
- Contact 575-525-4300
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Mount Riley Wilderness Area — 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 — hiking is one of the listed activities at Mount Riley Wilderness Area.
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
Dicklyon / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management East Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Dicklyon / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
