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Salt Creek Wilderness

The Salt Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 9,621 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of New Mexico. In 1970 the Salt Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Migratory waterfowl may consider this a sufficient winter home, but birders will see it as paradise. From October through February, the seasonal wetlands of 24,609-acre Bitter…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 33.456053, -104.40169

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area
  • Haystack Mountain OHV Area
  • Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center
  • Mescalero Sands OHV Area

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Creek Wilderness reservable?

Salt Creek Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Salt Creek Wilderness?

See the map for Salt Creek Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Salt Creek Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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