The Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is 45,000 acres of high-desert badlands just south of Farmington, New Mexico that is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Known for its surreal hoodoos (tall, thin spires of rock formed by erosion), Bisti is a true wilderness area with no facilities. It is an isolated and rugged place that requires some preparation if you’re going there to hike or camp. There will be no park ranger if you need assistance and there are no trails. Bring water and wear good hiking shoes. Cell phone service is spotty, so let someone know that you are headed there.
No motorized vehicles or drones are permitted in the Badlands, so many visitors camp in RVs in the parking area. You can backpack in and tent camp but there are no developed campsites. A priority is the preservation of the environment. There are fragile rock formations, as well as nesting hawks and eagles that can be affected by visitors.
As long as you take sensible precautions, The Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness affords a landscape that is well worth the trip. There are natural arch formations, and there is an area called the Alien Egg Nursery where there are bizarre rock formations that resemble other-worldly eggs.
The Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is about a three-hour drive from Albuquerque. Be sure to check the weather before going. There can be extremes in weather conditions...excessive heat, washed-out roads, or snow. The BLM website can provide additional information: https://www.blm.gov/visit/bisti-de-na-zin-wilderness