Radium Springs Attractions
Radium Springs is located north of Las Cruces in southwestern New Mexico.
Fort Selden State Monument
Fort Selden was a territorial fort built in 1865 on the Rio Grande, home of the famous Buffalo Soldiers. General Douglas McArthur spent several years here as a child, when his father was commanding officer. The visitor center has numerous exhibits depicting life at the fort.
Fort Selden State Monument
Box 58
Radium Springs, NM 88054-0058
United States
Box 58
Radium Springs, NM 88054-0058
United States
Phone 1 (505) 526-8911
Fax 1 (505) 526-8911
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Leasburg Dam State Park
Leasburg Dam was built in 1908, channeling water from the Rio Grande to irrigate the Mesilla Valley. A 140-acre park is a popular destination for camping, picnicking and bird watching as well as fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
Leasburg Dam State Park
Box 6
Radium Springs, NM 88054-0006
United States
Box 6
Radium Springs, NM 88054-0006
United States
Phone 1 (505) 524-4068
Fax 1 (505) 526-5420
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
