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Socorro, New Mexico

Escondida Lake Park
Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities....
Escondida Lake Park
Langmuir Laboratory
Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round. Cars with low clearance, travel tra...
Langmuir Laboratory

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Water Canyon

Socorro, NM Natural Attractions

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377

Socorro, NM Wildlife Areas

Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500

Socorro, NM Museums

Escondida Lake Park

Socorro, NM Recreation

Historic Walking Tour

Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598

Socorro, NM Tours

Things to do near Socorro, NM

VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin. Fascinating visitor cen...

Water Canyon

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....

Snow Flake

72-acre lake in Gila National Forest. Fishing, handicap access ramp, camping nearby. ...

The Catwalk

Steep Trail over suspended bridges through whitewater canyon, handicapped accessible. Grand Reopening May 29...

Emory Pass Scenic Vista

Walking trail. Hillsboro Peak is one of several lookouts....