Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness
Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness is a 7,242-acre wilderness area in San Juan County, New Mexico. It rises from about 6,142 to 6,578 ft. The nearest town is Nageezi, 8.3 miles away in a straight line.
Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness map
Ah-shi-sle-pah 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
- Nageezi, NM is the nearest town, 8.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness is about 6,578 ft, and its lowest about 6,142 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 7,242 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Farmington Field Office, 505-564-7600 |
Getting to Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness
- Nageezi, NM is the nearest town, 8.3 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: US Highway 550.
Position, roads and vehicle notes: wilderness.net page for Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness, accessed 2026-09-30. Roads and conditions change; check with the managing office before driving in.
Public lands next to Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness
- National Park Service unitChaco Culture National Historical Park is 2.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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