Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness is a 27,673-acre wilderness area in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It rises from about 4,193 to 4,462 ft. The nearest town is La Mesa, 12.6 miles away in a straight line.
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness map
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- La Mesa, NM is the nearest town, 12.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Aden Lava Flow Wilderness is about 4,462 ft, and its lowest about 4,193 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 27,673 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
- La Mesa, NM is the nearest town, 12.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
- Access roads named on the area's wilderness.net page: Interstate 25, Interstate 10.
Position, roads and vehicle notes: wilderness.net page for Aden Lava Flow Wilderness, accessed 2026-09-30. Roads and conditions change; check with the managing office before driving in.
Public lands next to Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
- BLM unitAden Lava Flow Wilderness lies inside Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument.
- Wilderness areaAden Lava Flow Wilderness borders Potrillo Mountains Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in New Mexico
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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