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Lincoln National Forest, NM

US Forest Service

Overview

Located in south-central New Mexico, lies the Lincoln National Forest, birthplace of Smokey Bear, the living symbol of forest fire prevention. The Forest covers over 1.1 million acres stretching north from Texas past the Capitan Mountains.

Recreational Activities:

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WINTER SPORTS

Address:

Federal Building
1101 New York Avenue
Alamogordo,NM,88310-6992
Phone: 505-434-7200
Email: Mailroom_R3_Lincoln@fs.fed.us

Directions:

From Alamagordo, US highway 82 is the primary access route in the south part of the forest. The north end of the forest is accessed via US highway 70 north.

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