Notable viewpoint · San Juan, New Mexico
Burnt Mesa
Burnt Mesa is a viewpoint in San Juan, New Mexico.
Burnt Mesa: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Burnt Mesa
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Burnt Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.93473, -107.56339. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Burnt Mesa
- Two Rivers Marina · lake · Archuleta · ~19 km · Must-see
- Frances Canyon Ruin · fort · Rio Arriba · ~25 km · Must-see
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~43 km · Must-see
- Chimney Rock National Monument · sanctuary · Archuleta · ~45 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~47 km · Must-see
- Aztec Ruins National Monument · fort · San Juan · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lake Nighthorse · lake · La Plata · ~57 km · Must-see
- Durango Christian Church · church · La Plata · ~59 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~59 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~60 km · Must-see
- Salmon Ruins · fort · San Juan · ~61 km · Must-see
- KCIE-FM (Dulce) · attraction · Rio Arriba · ~66 km · Must-see
- Angel Peak Scenic Area · sanctuary · San Juan · ~66 km · Must-see
- Echo Canyon Dam · lake · Archuleta · ~73 km · Must-see
- Cemetery Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~10 km
- Navajo Dam · lake · San Juan · ~19 km
- Box Canyon · viewpoint · San Juan · ~20 km
- Martinez Mesa · viewpoint · San Juan · ~21 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Burnt Mesa
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~43 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~47 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~59 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~60 km · Must-see
- Huerfano Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~77 km · Must-see
- Graham Peak · viewpoint · Hinsdale · ~81 km · Must-see
- Amherst Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~88 km · Must-see
- Organ Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~88 km · Must-see
- Diorite Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~89 km · Must-see
- Babcock Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~89 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Burnt Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Burnt Mesa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Burnt Mesa?
Nearby: Two Rivers Marina (lake, 19 km), Frances Canyon Ruin (fort, 25 km), Brice Canyon (viewpoint, 43 km), Chimney Rock National Monument (sanctuary, 45 km), Yellowjacket Pass (viewpoint, 47 km), Aztec Ruins National Monument (fort, 51 km).
Is Burnt Mesa worth visiting?
Burnt Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.