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 Near the Arizona border, a spectacular series of limestone and granite ridges and other rock formations rise up to form a secluded bowl around the Granite Gap. This area contains Chihuahuan Desert vegetation at its finest: cactus, ocotillo, agave... And the area is a wintering ground for many different species of migratory birds.
Granite Gap offers no facilities, no restrooms, no drinking water. Hiking and wildlife viewing are allowed but no camping. To get to Granite Gap: Go to exit 5 on the I-10. From there go south on NM 80 for about 11 miles. There'll be an unmarked dirt track on the right (ain't it great?) There's a wire gate at the entrance to the site. Go through it (and leave it the way you found it), take the left fork and go about 1/2 mile along a sandy road. Park near the first large rock cluster, do not drive past the cut in the rocks. Figure on the road being unmaintained and impassable when it's wet. Granite Gap is open year round and there's no fees involved. Maps: BLM - Lordsburg |
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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 from Granite Gap courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management Unless otherwise indicated, all text, photos and images of Granite Gap in New Mexico are  |
