Angel Peak Scenic Area, Protected area in San Juan County, New Mexico.

Angel Peak Scenic Area is a Bureau of Land Management recreation area about 15 miles south of Bloomfield in San Juan County, New Mexico, covering more than 10,000 acres of badlands and deep canyons. Angel Peak itself rises to 6,988 feet. The peak and higher ground are Eocene San Jose Formation sandstone, while the badlands below expose the Paleocene Nacimiento Formation of shale, mudstone and fine sandstone.

The badlands expose the Paleocene Nacimiento Formation, shale, mudstone and fine sandstone, while Angel Peak and the higher ground are capped by the Eocene San Jose Formation sandstone. The scenic area lies about 15 miles south of Bloomfield in San Juan County and was set aside as a BLM recreation area covering more than 10,000 acres.

The name Angel Peak comes from the main butte rising above Kutz Canyon, whose rim holds the picnic areas and campground. Visitors look out over the badlands from these rim sites, and a short nature trail at the campground gives a closer look at the surrounding terrain.

The area offers three picnic zones with shelters, tables, and restroom facilities, plus nine camping spots along the canyon rim. A walking trail leads to an overlook where visitors can observe the layered colors and canyon formations.

The badlands below Angel Peak expose the Paleocene Nacimiento Formation, made of shale, mudstone and fine sandstone, while the peak itself is capped by the younger Eocene San Jose Formation sandstone. The rim campground and picnic areas sit directly above Kutz Canyon, so the layering is visible from the parking area.