Bureau of Land Management
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 Formerly known as the Cox Ranch, the Dripping Springs Natural Area is known for its "weeping walls." The property is located in an area of open woodlands, narrow canyons and rocky peaks on the western slopes of the Organ Mountains, a range of mountains named for its steep, needle-like spires that resemble the pipes of a pipe organ.
The property has more than 4 miles of developed trails for exploring the large biological diversity found here. In addition to the many bird species, endangered flowers and a rare race of Colorado chipmunk, folks have seen desert mule deer, collared lizards, tree lizards, rock squirrels, coyotes, and even the occasional mountain lion. Dripping Springs Natural Area has a Visitor Center, 22 picnic sites, handicapped accessible restrooms, and 1 group picnic site. The Visitor Center offers interpretive displays about the flora and fauna in the area and about the Organ Mountains. To get there: Take exit 1 on the I-25 and go east on University Avenue/Dripping Springs Road to the end, about 10 miles. There is a $3 per vehicle day use fee and a $25 reservation fee for the group picnic site. The entrance gate is open from 8:00 AM til sunset. The Visitor Center is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, year round. Maps: BLM - Las Cruces |
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For More Information: BLM - Las Cruces District Office 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005 575-525-4300 |
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| Upper left photo of Dripping Springs Natural Area courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management Unless otherwise indicated, all text, photos and images of Dripping Springs Natural Area in New Mexico are  |
