category : Wildlife Areas
Nature photography, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking. Waterfowl, eagles, prairie dog town.

Address: 2 access points.
2 1/2 miles north of Maxwell via 445 or 2 1/2 miles west of Maxwell via NM-505
Phone: 505-375-2331

Maxwell, NM Wildlife Areas

Maxwell, NM Recreation

100,000-acre special management area. Prime elk habitat. Fishing, hiking, renovated campground, backcountry camping....

Grasslands for outdoor recreation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of SFT ruts....

Largest state-run wildlife area, 33,116 acres. Deer, elk, other animals. Hunting in season...

Waterfowl, eagles....

5,145 acres. Hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, horseback riding. High-clearance vehicles recommended....