Natural Attractions

Water Canyon

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
13 miles west of Socorro off NM-60 and Water Canyon Rd.
Phone
505-854-2292
Map
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While You're in Socorro

More Things to Do

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

City of Socorro Parks

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Hammel Museum

Former brewery on National Historic Register.

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

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

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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