Sitting Bull Falls
Carlsbad, New Mexico
29.8 miles SW of Carlsbad, New Mexico
| GPS: |
32°14'42.8"N 104°41'46.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Mexico |
Swim
NOTE: Closed for renovation 'till spring 2015
Sitting Bull Falls is an oasis in the desert - a Forest Service recreation area (picnicking, hiking, no camping). It has nice swimming holes below and above the falls. Swimming is not permitted at the pools below the falls - this is enforced. Do not enter this area after closing time, you can get a large trespassing ticket. WEB SITE.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Sitting Bull Falls is an oasis in the desert - a Forest Service recreation area (picnicking, hiking, no camping). It has nice swimming holes below and above the falls. Swimming is not permitted at the pools below the falls - this is enforced. Do not enter this area after closing time, you can get a large trespassing ticket. WEB SITE.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Fees: Yes
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Head north on N Canal St toward W Stevens St (1.1 mi)
- Continue onto US-285 N/W Pierce StContinue to follow US-285 N(11.1 mi)
- Turn left onto NM-137 S (22.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Sitting Bull Falls Rd (7.6 mi)
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