Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground
Open year-round with seasonal gate hours. Winter hours November through March are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Summer hours March through November are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 3:21AM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THIS AFTERNOON... .Very warm and dry conditions will continue today, with afternoon winds increasing to around 18 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph. Meanwhile, minimum RH values will dip to around 10 percent in the lowlands, and the lower teens below about 7500 feet. ERC values are around the 85th percentile, and forecast to reach 90th percentile this weekend. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 111, 112, and 113, encompassing the lowland deserts of southwest and south- central New Mexico, and the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest, particularly below 7500 feet. * TIMING...Winds will increase after 11 AM, peaking the afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Southwest 18 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum RH 8 to 12 percent in the desert lowlands, and 10 to 15 percent in the mountains below 7500 feet. Minimum RH values will be closer to 20 percent at the highest elevations. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the middle 90s across the lowlands, dropping to the 70s above 7500 feet. Generally, 5 to 10 degrees above normal. * LIGHTNING...None expected. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. .
About
Nestled at 5,700 feet elevation, Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground offers a spectacular mountain camping experience at the base of the Organ Mountains' dramatic cliffs and needle-like spires. The high wall formations curve around a semicircle of Chihuahuan Desert habitat featuring alligator juniper, gray oak, mountain mahogany, and sotol. The campground overlooks the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Park, providing cooler temperatures than the surrounding desert lowlands. The facility includes 55 individual campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis, each equipped with a shade shelter, picnic table, grill, and tent pad. Water is only available at the entrance near the Camp Host Site. Two group picnic shelters are available for day-use reservations. The 5.5-mile access road becomes narrow and winding as it climbs steeply, with a recommended maximum RV length of 23 feet. Hikers can access the 6-mile Baylor Pass Trail traversing the Organ Mountains and the 4-mile Pine Tree Trail loop.
Directions
Located on the east side of the Organ Mountains, east of Las Cruces. Take U.S. 70 for 14 miles east of the I-25/U.S. 70 interchange in Las Cruces, then turn south on Aguirre Spring Road (1.1 miles after San Augustine Pass) for 6 miles. At mile 4 the road becomes a one-way loop and climbs steeply.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 23ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 23ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +1 (575) 525-4300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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