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Fort Bayard

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

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Getting There & Details

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10 miles east of Silver City off NM-180
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While You're in Silver City

More Things to Do

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

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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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Outdoors

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