Fort Bayard

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

Getting There & Details

Address
10 miles east of Silver City off NM-180
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More Things to Do

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Worth the stop.

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

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

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