San Antonio - Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge contains 57,191 acres on the banks of the Rio Grande near San Antonio, New Mexico. The refuge serves as a winter home for Sandhill Cranes, hosting as many as 14,000 each winter. There are over 325 different bird species, including snow geese, whooping cranes and bald eagles.
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Things to See
Chupadera Wilderness
The 5,289-acre Chupadera Wilderness area is located within the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife in the area includes mule deer, quail, coyote, and mountain lions.
Indian Well Wilderness
The 5,139-acre Indian Well Wilderness is part of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Reserve near San Antonio. In addition to wildlife and hiking trails, there are Indian archaeological sites.
Little San Pascual Wilderness
Little San Pascual Wilderness is a section of the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, on the east side of the Rio Grande. The flat desert terrain provides homes for wildlife including mule deer, coyote, and roadrunners.
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Box 1246
Socorro, NM 87801-1246
United States
Box 1246
Socorro, NM 87801-1246
United States
Phone 1 (505) 835-1828
Fax 1 (505) 835-0314
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
