Stallion Wilderness Study Area

About Stallion Wilderness Study Area

The Stallion WSA is located in central New Mexico, approximately 15 miles east of Socorro. The area is composed of escarpments, box canyons, rolling foothills, mountains, and badlands. The vegetation is typical of the upper Chihuahuan Desert. It is a semi-arid area that is known for its rugged terrain and near vertical escarpments that reach elevations of 7,100 feet. The mountainous topography and numerous rock outcrops are attractive to birds of prey.

How to Get There

From I-25 near San Antonio, NM, drive 12 miles east on State Highway 380 to County Road 129. Drive north on County Road 129 for approximately 6.5 miles then veer right onto County Road 147. Continue two miles, heading northeast, then east to where the road will turn north. From this point continue north for nine miles, passing unmaintained, unmarked, intersecting routes. After nine miles you will be very near the western border of the WSA.

Plan Your Visit to Stallion Wilderness Study Area

Heading to Stallion Wilderness Study Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)