Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area · NM

Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area is a designated wilderness area in New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area The Mudgetts WSA is located in southern New Mexico about 30 miles southwest of the city of Carlsbad. The WSA is contiguous with Carlsbad Wilderness (managed by the National Park Service). The area is characterized by steeply rolling limestone hills and canyons covered in desert shrubs and cactus with scattered sotol, agave, and juniper. The region is known for its diverse vegetation, scenic vistas and caves.Things to do at Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area

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Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

State: New Mexico

1 recorded activity

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Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area , NM