| Alt Names |
Mescalero Sands N. Dunes OHV Area, Mescalero Dunes, Mescalero Sands North Dunes OHV Area |
| DESCRIPTION |
Open year-round, this area offers 610 acres of sand dunes. Overnight camping is permitted however there are currently no hookups available. Some amenities are offered such as picnic tables, shelters and BBQ grills which can be found at the Cottonwood site. The nothern Bowl site also has picnic tables and some shelters.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Roswell, NM |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 33º 25.082' W 103º 52.188' |
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From: Roswell, NM
1) Take Hwy 380 east about 35 miles
2) Look for gravel road between mile post 193 and 194, turn right (south) here
3) Continue about 1 mile to sand dunes. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Dunes |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
|
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
Yes ($3.00 per person)
Two or more in vehicle - $5 |
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $5.00
RV: $5.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Roswell Field Office
2909 W. Second Street
Roswell, NM 88201-2019
(575) 627-0272
www.blm.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
1 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
4100 to 4200 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Some |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Roswell, NM |
| Gasoline |
Roswell, NM |
| Diesel |
Roswell, NM |
| Water |
Roswell, NM |
| RV Hookup |
Roswell, NM |
| RV Disposal |
Roswell, NM |
| Campground |
Roswell, NM |
| Conv Store |
Roswell, NM |
| Swim Area |
Roswell, NM |
| Water Body |
Roswell, NM |
| Boat Ramp |
Roswell, NM |
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