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Mesita Blanca 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 Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

About Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

The Mesita Blanca WSA is located in western New Mexico. It is characterized by rolling grasslands broken by isolated sandstone and basalt mesas. Vegetation consists of grasslands and piсon-juniper woodlands. The 500-foot Red Hill Cinder Cone and lava flow provides a landmark within the WSA.

Things to do

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When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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

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

See it on Recreation.gov →