We described the areas, and facilities for hiking and camping and related activities that immediately surround Las Cruces on a previous page, but for your convenience we have listed them below with links.
THROUGHOUT THE STATE THERE ARE EXCELENT FACILITIES FOR HIKING AND CAMPING
New Mexico Public Lands Information Center is a single source of information about recreation and land use on
all public lands regardless of managing agency is found at: http://www.publiclands.org/explore/NM.php
More
than 45% of New Mexico is in public ownership. You can explore New Mexico's
public lands here at this New Mexico
Public Lands Information Center Website. You'll discover detailed
information about recreational opportunities for more than 300 public land
sites throughout New Mexico. This is probably the best site you will ever find
for all your hike, camping any other outdoor activity you want to do in New
Mexico.
Select from search
options...
#1. Select from a Map: The information center has divided the state into 16 regions. By
selecting a region you will see ALL of the recreation sites and locations in
the area you selected. They index
- Campgrounds
- Parks & monuments
- Historical-Cultural sites
- Lakes & reservoirs
- Wilderness areas
- Wildlife refuges & fish hatcheries
- National & historic trails
- Scenic Drives
#2. You can select Search Topics: Select from a list of recreational activities, services
and facilities not just hiking and camping but everything from Bicycling to
Wildlife Viewing.
For all your recreational information needs you
MUST use this Website.
Additional sites that provide comprehensive
information about hiking and camping facilities throughout the State of New
Mexico (Both Public and Private) include:
New Mexico Outdoor Sports Guide
A comprehensive Internet guide for
outdoor sports enthusiasts in New Mexico. The site includes information on
biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, skiing and whitewater
rafting. www.nmosg.com/index.php
Explore
New Mexico
This interesting web site has
information on popular campgrounds and hiking trails throughout the state and
includes geographical way points.
www.explorenm.com/
Trails.com
Online
guide for campgrounds in New Mexico
www.trails.com/stateactivity.asp?area=10102
The
New Mexico Mountain Club
This
club sponsors exciting outdoor adventures throughout the year. They do hiking,
technical rock climbing, backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, skiing, and
cycling. Activities vary from easy to strenuous; there is something for every
taste and skill level.
nmmtnclub@gmail.com
www.swcp.com
COMMERCIAL ADVENTURES INCLUDE:
Wolf
Horse Outfitters
Native American guide service
specializing in horseback riding Adventures into the Gila and Aldo Leopold
Wilderness. Wolf Horse Outfitters provides all packing services, drop camps and
camp support services; including cooking and meals to your zone location or
preferred base camp site. Camping equipment is available on request.
www.wolfhorseoutfitters.com/index.php
P Diamond J Outfitters
With
twenty years of experience in New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness, P Diamond J
Outfitters is the one hunters and camping enthusiasts call for a unique
wilderness experience, specializing in guided wilderness pack trips and
wilderness hunting trips.
pdiamondj1@plateautel.net
http://www.pdiamondj.com/
If you want to combine your hiking and camping experience with water sports, skiing or golf you will find articles about those locations and facilities on the main sports and recreation page.
If you want locations and facilities that include biking, birding, caving, rock climbing, horseback riding , hunting, motorcycling, off roading, geocaching, or rock hounding, these are all indexed on the main page of other outdoor activities. |
