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

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

City of Socorro Parks

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

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Take the long way.

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

Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Hammel Museum

Former brewery on National Historic Register.

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Historic Walking Tour

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

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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