Broad Canyon Wilderness
A secluded gem, the Broad Canyon Wilderness shelters hidden water pools, flat-topped mountains and ancient cultural sites. Ancient lava flows carved by through the erosion of water form several small canyons whose sides are colored by lichens on the rock. The quiet in this area is only broken by the flush of quail as you explore the landscape dominated by Chihuahuan Desert scrub.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | New Mexico |
| Size | 13,902 acres |
| Designated | 2019, by Congress |
| Center point | 32.51° N, 107.10° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 29) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 6.7 miFort Selden ↗Las Cruces, NM
- 6.7 miRio Grande Bridge at Radium Springs ↗Radium Springs, NM
- 14.9 miOur Lady of Purification Catholic Church ↗Dona Ana, NM
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Broad Canyon Wilderness?
13,902 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Broad Canyon Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Broad Canyon Wilderness in?
New Mexico.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Broad Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2019.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Broad Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.507° N, 107.100° W. Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail is 21 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Broad Canyon Wilderness?
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (21 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Broad Canyon Wilderness?
The National Register has 3 listings within 15 miles, including Fort Selden and Rio Grande Bridge at Radium Springs.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.