Aguirre Spring Recreation Area
Aguirre Spring
A campground on the east slope of the Organ Mountains, facing the jagged peaks and serving as the starting point for the Pine Tree Trail and Baylor Pass Trail.
Aguirre Spring sits at the eastern foot of the Organ Mountains, near San Agustin Pass, at an elevation of about 1,700 meters. It is cooler than the city, and the campsites face towering granite spires, a truly spectacular view. The Pine Tree Trail is a loop of about 7 km that winds through juniper and oak woodland up the hillside. The Baylor Pass Trail crosses the ridge to the west slope. Campsites are first come, first served, and day use costs about US$5 per vehicle. It is about 30 minutes from Las Cruces via Highway 70, right on the way to White Sands National Park, so it makes a convenient stop.
Opening hours
about 08:00–18:00 (longer in summer)
Nearby sights
- Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument
- Dripping Springs Natural Area
- White Sands Missile Range Museum
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
- Downtown Las Cruces & Farmers and Crafts Market
- Old Mesilla
- Basilica of San Albino
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park