United States New Mexico Carlsbad

Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area

A serene oasis boasting a 150-foot waterfall cascading into a clear pool, surrounded by picnic areas and hiking trails in a desert landscape.
  • 742 Sitting Bull Falls Road
  • (575) 885-4181

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Located in the adjacent Lincoln National Forest, Sitting Bull Falls is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the Guadalupe Mountains. The scenic falls feed into a lagoon, which is a popular spot for swimming and having a picnic.

michaelwarford 2 years ago

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