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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

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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