Natural Attractions

Water Canyon

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
13 miles west of Socorro off NM-60 and Water Canyon Rd.
Phone
505-854-2292
Map
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While You're in Socorro

More Things to Do

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Hammel Museum

Former brewery on National Historic Register.

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Worth the stop.

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

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377 identified species. Year-round birding, auto tour, hiking.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

City of Socorro Parks

Fields, tennis/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, jogging, Olympic-size pool.

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Explore all of Socorro →

Upcoming Events

Events in Socorro

Aug
1
Back to School Artscrawl
Oct–Nov
31–1
Socorro Balloon Rally
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes