Southwest New Mexico

Gila National Forest (505) 388-8201

Fort Bayard combines Forest Service, National Cemetery and State Reserve lands. Hiking on woodland trails, especially along Cameron Creek, may offer Montezuma Quail and Great Horned Owl (R); Say’s Phoebe, Cassin’s Kingbird and Western Bluebird (MIS); and Mountain Bluebird (W).
Habitat: Riparian, oak, pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodland; grassland.
Location: Drive 6.5 miles east of Silver City on US 180. Turn left at the Fort Bayard intersection and continue 0.5 mile to the main gate of the facility. As you enter the grounds, look for brown FR 536 signs. Continue on the gravel road for 3 miles. After crossing a cattle guard, pass the Forest Service Administrative Area and Recreation Site on your right, then turn left at National Recreation Trails Road. Proceed 0.25 mile to the parking lot.