Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
White Sands, New Mexico · 5,873 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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At a glance
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- Elevation
- 5,873 ft (1,790 m)5,873 ft1,790 m
- Land
- Las Cruces District Office
Bureau of Land Management
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About
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.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities and Recreation.gov · Edit
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Cell service at Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain73°52°
- ThuSunny72°49°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers, 16% chance of rain57°43°
- SatSlight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 16% chance of rain55°44°
- SunMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain64°51°
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Aguirre Springs Campground
Public Land · 0.3 mi · White Sands
Bureau of Land Management Site 39
Campground · 0.3 mi · White Sands
Bureau of Land Management Site 8
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