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

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Fort Bayard

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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