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Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center

The Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center (formerly the Dexter National Fish Hatchery & Technology Center) is located in the heart of the Pecos River Valley in southeastern New Mexico. The Center is home to a fully functional Fish Culture Facility, Molecular Ecology, Fish Health and Physiology & Pathobiology Laboratories with state of the art equipment and field expertise. The Center currently houses over 1 million fish from 14 different threatened and endangered fish species.…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 33.1903555, -104.3458038

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center reservable?

Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center?

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How do I book a campsite at Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center?

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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