White Mountain Wilderness Area

White Mountain Wilderness Area - Alamogordo, NM

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White Mountain Wilderness Area

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The White Mountain Wilderness contains almost 50,000 acres within the Lincoln National Forest. It was established as a wilderness by Congress in 1933 and was included in the National Wilderness System in 1964. As with all wilderness areas, travel is allowed by foot or horseback only.

The Wilderness consists primarily of a long, north-south ridge adjoining the Mescalero Apache Reservation. The eastern side of the ridge has broad forested canyons with a few small streams. The west side of the ridge is steep, rugged, and dry, with many rock outcroppings.

Elevations within the wilderness range from 6500 feet at the Three Rivers Campground to a high of 11,580 feet near Lookout Mountain on the ridge. The weather is directly related to elevation, and in the winter months, the higher elevations may be under six feet or more of snow. In the summer, a sweater or jacket may be needed at the higher elevations, while near 6000 feet it may be quite warm during the afternoon.

Facilities: Drinking water, flush toilets, fire grills, and picnic tables are provided at the Three Forks Campground.

Best Time To Visit: The White Mountain Wilderness area is open year round.

Fees: There are no fees to enter the White Mountain Wilderness.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Mechanized equipment of any kind, including mountain bikes, is prohibited.

All visitors and users of the National Forests are subject to Federal Regulations.

Directions: From US 54, 24 miles south of Carrizozo or 18 miles north of Tularosa, turn east onto Forest Road 579 at the sign that says Three Rivers Petroglyph Site and Campground for 13 miles (the last 7 miles are unpaved). The road is well marked to the campground. From the upper end of this campground, take trailhead #44 into the White Mountain Wilderness.

Map: Click here for a map to White Mountain Wilderness Area

Reservations: Reservations are not accepted or required.

Attractions Near
White Mountain Wilderness Area

Lincoln National Forest
Southfork Campground
Three Rivers
Three Rivers Campground

Address

Lincoln National Forest

1101 New York Ave.

Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310

Phone
General: (505) 434-7200

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