Johnson (Gordy's) Hill

About Johnson (Gordy's) Hill

Johnson (Gordy's) Hill offers diverse recreation opportunities, including many roads and trails traversing deeply dissected canyons, high sandstone and limestone bluffs, terraces, and escarpments. On the higher ridges, there are scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley to the west. There are a variety of recreational opportunities, including off-highway vehicle riding on existing routes, offering challenges for all experience levels. The Quebradas Backcountry Byway divides the area from west to east and provides excellent opportunities for driving and photography.Please check with the Socorro Field Office before going out to this recreation area to learn about any restrictions or changes in activities.

How to Get There

Take Exit 152 (Escondida Exit) off of I-25 and follow NM-408 (Slaton Road) for 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Pueblitos Rd. and head east for three-quarters of a mile, passing over the Rio Grande River to the Y-intersection. Turn left onto Johnson Hill Road and travel on this road for about a mile. The sign for the staging area will be on the right.

Plan Your Visit to Johnson (Gordy's) Hill

Heading to Johnson (Gordy's) Hill? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)