FARMINGTON, NM
Well known as an outdoor lover’s
paradise, Farmington, New Mexico
is set in the scenic Four Corners
area and is the perfect destination
for exploring nature and enjoying
thrilling activities.
A variety of adventures await:
Spend the night in a cave. Unlike an
ordinary hotel or bed and breakfast,
Kokopelli’s Cave Bed and Breakfast
lets you experience the joys of living
in nature, with breathtaking views
and amenities. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind
stay in a man-made cave house, set
in the vertical cliffs of Tertiary Ojo
Alamo sandstone. The views are un-
forgettable, as the cave overlooks
the La Plata River, approximately 300
feet below, and offers breathtaking
sights of New Mexico sunsets.
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Farmington’s recreation areas fea-
ture a wide variety of terrain for off-
roading adventures, and the area
has recently received national atten-
tion, with Chokecherry Canyon, lo-
cated in Farmington, being named
as the #1 New Mexico trail on the
2015 Top Off Road Trails in America
list, published by PartCatalog. Farm-
ington’s trails include sandy arroyos,
large sand dunes, world-class sand-
stone rock crawling, desert technical
trails, steep hills and challenging
slick rock for use in Jeeps, ATVs,
mountain bikes, motorcycles and
more.
Fish five lakes—all in one destina-
tion. Explore the waters of Lake
Farmington, Navajo Lake, Jackson
Lake, Cutter Reservoir, and Morgan
Lake. Then, go river rafting along
the Animas or kayaking on Animas
River White Water Park or paddle-
boarding at Lake Farmington. You
can also enjoy a fly fishing adven-
ture along the famous San Juan
River Quality Waters.
Explore an area rich in culture and
history. Offering both self-guided
and guided tours, Farmington’s rich
history is showcased with a variety
of historical sites, including the
Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park,
Aztec Ruins National Monument,
the Dinétah Rock Art & Pueblitos
and Chaco Culture National His-
toric Park.
Start planning,
visit FarmingtonNM.org.