Robledo Mountains Wilderness Area

Overview

Robledo Mountains Wilderness Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Robledo Mountains Wilderness Area is located in the south-central portion of New Mexico in the Chihuahuan Desert. A diversity of habitats such as canyons, limestone cliffs, gentle slopes, caves, and riparian areas combine to make this area unique. Vegetation includes scattered junipers, diverse cacti, mesquite, creosote bush, and grassland.

Per the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act which became law on March 12, 2019, this web page is currently being updated. To find more information on the new wilderness areas in New Mexico created by the Act, please visit: Wilderness Connect

Things to Do at Robledo Mountains Wilderness Area

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Robledo Mountains Wilderness Area include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From I-25, exit at the Radium Springs/Fort Selden exit (NM 157) 15 miles northwest of Las Cruces and drive southwest for 1½ miles to NM 185/North Valley Drive. Drive north on NM 185 for 1¾ miles and turn left onto Faulkner Canyon Road/County Rd D59 (½ mile west of the Blue Moon Bar and Cafe).

GPS Coordinates: 32.43127361000000, -106.91666669999999

Contact & Resources

Phone: 575-525-4300

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