Natural Attractions

Kneeling Nun

Monolith resembles praying nun.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
20 miles east of Silver City via US-180, off NM-152
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While You're in Silver City

More Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Fort Bayard

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes