Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
This desert oasis features a series of spring-fed waterfalls that fall 150 feet (45.7 m) to a large pool of water below. There is an ADA accessible path to the falls viewing area a short distance from the parking lot, along with several hiking trails. Sheltered picnic sites with tables and grills are available, along with fresh water, trash cans, and restrooms.
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area is 42 miles (67.6 km) west of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and can be reached via two routes. From north of Carlsbad, take Highway 137 from US 285, and then follow Forest Road 276. From south of Carlsbad, take Dark Canyon Road/County Road 408 from US 62/180, and then follow Forest Road 276.
The site is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entry gate is closed by 3:30 p.m.
General Information
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The site is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entry gate is closed by 3:30 p.m.
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Day use only. No overnight camping permitted.
$10 per day $25 for Multi-passenger vehicles
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.25301
Longitude: -104.69601
Directions
From US285 north of Carlsbad, turn west onto NM137. Continue on NM137 for about 20 miles until you find County Road 409. Turn right on this road and continue. The Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Site is at the end of this road
Parking
Yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
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