About Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area
The Eagle Peak WSA is located in western New Mexico. It is characterized by rolling topography and broken by sandstone and basalt mesas and canyons. Volcanic features include large cinder cones and lava flows. Vegetation consists of grassland and piсon-juniper woodland.
Things to do
HikingBird watchingDispersed campingPhotographyStargazingWilderness
When to go
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Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 46–72°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 68%3.0 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
Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.
See it on Recreation.gov →