The Quebradas Backcountry Byway is an unpaved county road traversing about 24 miles of rugged, colorful landscapes east of Socorro. Two National Wildlife Refuges are only a few miles from this Byway - Sevilleta to the north and Bosque del Apache to the south. Much of the Byway includes rolling bench lands that rise abo
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 575-835-0412 · blm_nm_comments@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Quebradas Backcountry Byway — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Quebradas Backcountry Byway?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Socorro Single Track, Socorro Valley Bosque Trail, Frontage Road, and more. 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
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Johnson (Gordy's) Hill
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.