BLM · Las Cruces, NM

Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground

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.

First-come, first-servedFrom $5 per night

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Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground
Photo from the area. Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons

Site map

21 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Amenities & rules

FeesDay use fee is $5 per passenger vehicle and $15 per commercial bus. Overnight Camping fee is $7 per vehicle per campsite. Group Picnic Shelters are available for day use only for $50/day. Reservations are required for use of the Group Picnic Shelters

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

The Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground is located on the east side of Organ Mountains, east of Las Cruces in Dona Ana County. Take U.S. 70 for 14 miles east of the I-25/U.S. 70 interchange in Las Cruces, then turn south on the Aguirre Spring Road (1.1 miles after San Augustine Pass) for six miles.

Nearest townLas Cruces, New Mexico
Coordinates32.3667° N, 106.5568° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearHigh Desert Archery ↗15.4 mi
RV sales & serviceFun Country RV's & Marine ↗26.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Aguirre Spring Campground~~BLM Camping~~New Mexico

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Organ Mountains Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground?

No. Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: How first-come camping works

How much does it cost to camp at Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground?

Day use fee is $5 per passenger vehicle and $15 per commercial bus. Overnight Camping fee is $7 per vehicle per campsite. Group Picnic Shelters are available for day use only for $50/day.

Is there cell service at Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground?

Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Source: Getting there

What if Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Slide Group Area (51.9 mi), Black Bear Group Area (61 mi), and Slide Group Campground (61.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby