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Alamo Hueco Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Bureau of Land Management
DesignationWilderness
StateNM
Managed byBureau of Land Management
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Alamo Hueco Mountains Wilderness Study Area

About Alamo Hueco Mountains Wilderness Study Area

The Alamo Hueco Mountains WSA is situated in southwestern New Mexico. It is characterized by highly eroded volcanic mountains, mesas, vertical cliffs, and long sinuous canyons that are dominated by juniper and oak brush. There are no maintained trails in this area; however, the desert scenery, archaeological sites, and wildlife diversity make this area unique. Wildlife species include javelina, Montezuma quail, desert bighorn sheep, mountain lions, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and prairie falcons.

Things to do

HikingWildlife viewingDispersed campingPhotographyStargazingWilderness

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 55–79°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 74%1.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Alamo Hueco Mountains Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →