Langmuir Laboratory

Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.

Cars with low clearance, travel trailers and motor homes discouraged.

Getting There & Details

Address
Take US-60 west from Socorro for 16 miles down FR-235 to campground, turn left. Remaining 10 miles of FR-235 are dirt, steep.
Phone
505-835-5423
Website
www.ee.nmt.edu/~langmuir
Map
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