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Cruces Basin Wilderness, New Mexico
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Description: The Cruces Basin Wilderness is 19,000 acres of majestic landscape in northern New Mexico ranging from 10,900 feet along the Brazos Ridge, to 8,500 feet near the Los Pinos River. Located in the northern end of the Carson NF near the Colorado border, this basin drains into the Los Pinos River. The western portion of the Cruces Basin Wilderness follows the Brazos Ridge and the northeast boundary follows the Toltec Gorge. While there are no designated trails in the Cruces Wilderness, hiking can be easy over these upland grasslands, or difficult in forest snags. Cross-country skiing is very popular here. There are many opportunities to see and hunt wildlife such as elk, mule deer, black bear, bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes and turkey. Streams support populations of Brook, Rainbow, and Brown Trout. These 18,902 acres contain grass-banked streams, aspen groves and large, open meadows called "parks" fill the rolling hills above 8600'. Dispersed camping year round is permitted along the forest roads, no amenities are provided. Camping, picnicking, hunting in season, wildlife viewing, fishing, and informal hiking/horse riding. The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway are a few miles away.
Location: South of Colorado border and east of Lagunitas within Carson National Forest. Access is via forest roads 87 and 87A Latitude: 36.909 Longitude: -106.2672
Address: Tres Piedras Ranger District-Carson Natīl Forest
PO Box 38
Tres Piedras, NM 87577 |
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Phone: 575-758-8678 |
Season: Year Round; often severe winter conditions |
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Fee: no |
Reservations: NO
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Pack it in-pack it out. No restrooms, water, or tables provided.
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