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Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Las Cruces · New Mexico
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Las Cruces · New Mexico · 32.36667, -106.55676 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Day use fee is $5 per passenger vehicle and $15 per commercial bus. Overnight Camping fee is $7 per vehicle per campsite. Group Picnic Shelters are available for day use only for $50/day. Reservations are required for use of the Group Picnic Shelters |
| Phone | 575-525-4300 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-11-04.
From the official listing
The high wall, needle-like spires of the Organ Mountains curve dramatically around a semicircle of Chihuahuan Desert habitat at the Aguirre Spring Campground. The campground, nestled at the base of spectacular cliffs, overlooks the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Park. Alligator juniper, gray oak, mountain mahogany and sotol are a few of the abundant plant species here. Seasonal springs and streams occur in the canyon bottoms, with a few perennial springs that support riparian habitats.
The Aguirre Spring Recreation area includes a scenic drive along Aguirre Spring Road, two National Recreation Trails and a campground. Baylor Pass Trail is a six-mile (one way) trail that traverses the Organ Mountains from east to west. Pine Tree Trail is a 4-mile loop trail.
Directions, from the listing
The Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground is located on the east side of Organ Mountains, east of Las Cruces in Dona Ana County. Take U.S. 70 for 14 miles east of the I-25/U.S. 70 interchange in Las Cruces, then turn south on the Aguirre Spring Road (1.1 miles after San Augustine Pass) for six miles. At mile 4 the road becomes a one-way loop and climbs steeply.
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Trip Card — Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
Las Cruces · New Mexico
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Las Cruces · New Mexico |
| Fees | Day use fee is $5 per passenger vehicle and $15 per commercial bus. Overnight Camping fee is $7 per vehicle per campsite. Group Picnic Shelters are available for day use only for $… |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/210613 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.