Sabinoso Wilderness
The Sabinoso Wilderness is in a remote area of the northeastern portion of New Mexico. The Wilderness is located in the short-grass prairie region of the Great Plains along the Canadian Escarpment where the Las Vegas Plateau drops away to the Canadian River. Though grassland predominates around the Wilderness, the deeply incised topography of the Canadian Escarpment is covered by juniper trees, with pockets of ponderosa in sheltered canyons and north facing slopes. The name Sabinoso refers to the abundance of junipers in this region. A prominent feature cutting through the center of the Wilderness is Canyon Largo, which is a deep canyon with colorful sandstone outcrops.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | New Mexico |
| Size | 29,242 acres |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 35.64° N, 104.58° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 20) |
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.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
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
- 12.2 miVariadero Bridge ↗Variadero, NM
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Sabinoso Wilderness?
29,242 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Sabinoso Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Sabinoso Wilderness in?
New Mexico.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Sabinoso Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Sabinoso Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.636° N, 104.576° W. Fort Union National Monument is 27 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Sabinoso Wilderness?
Fort Union National Monument (27 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Sabinoso Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Variadero Bridge.
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.