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Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Getting There & Details

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29 miles northeast of Silver City via NM-152 and NM-35
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While You're in Silver City

More Things to Do

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Fort Bayard

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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