Mining Towns

Pinos Altos

Mining town, fort, other historic buildings.

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Getting There & Details

Address
7 miles northeast of Silver City on NM-15
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While You're in Silver City

More Things to Do

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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.

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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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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