Desert oasis and day-use unit of Carlsbad Caverns National Park (with adjacent Nature Conservancy preserve) fed by a perennial spring in the Chihuahuan Desert. One of the park’s premier birding sites — hundreds of species use the cottonwood/riparian pocket as a migration stop — with picnic tables, restrooms, and short walks from the NPS parking area.
Field facts
| Region | Eddy County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.1093, -104.4716 |
| Habitat | Desert spring / cottonwood riparian |
| Managed | NPS + Nature Conservancy |
| Access | Day-use only, daylight hours |
| Nearby | Carlsbad Caverns / Sitting Bull Falls |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaBlack River Recreation Area1.5 km away
- WaterCottonwood 1.8 km away
- CampgroundChosa Campground4.4 km away
- CampgroundSunset Reef Campground4.6 km away
- Point of interestPark Ranch Caves6.1 km away
- Rec areaCarlsbad Caverns National Park8.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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