Wildlife Areas

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

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

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
Opens hour before sunrise, closes hour after sunset.Visitor center open daily
Address
16 miles south of Socorro via I-25, San Antonio Exit 139, US-380 and NM-1
Phone
505-835-1828
Map
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While You're in Socorro

More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Historic Walking Tour

Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission,…

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Worth the stop.

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

Hammel Museum

Former brewery on National Historic Register.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

City of Socorro Parks

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

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Upcoming Events

Events in Socorro

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

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes