Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

Great out of the way frontier fort used through the 1900’s as a POW camp and TB ward. There are many haunted stories of the site which are interesting to research. Love walking the grounds during the day, the staff keep it well maintained and it good bird watching to

Really cool place to visit if you have the whole day put aside. It's a little bit of a drive but worth it, the historical sites are in very good shape and there is a lot of room for exploration. You can go inside of many of the old buildings, though they vary from abandoned to having period appropriate furnishing; which also varies because the Fort was has been in use since 1855). Since it is such an open exhibit, please be kind to the old buildings, the staff works very hard to keep everything in good shape.

I am really glad we checked this place out on our road trip. The area has a bunch of dirt roads through the remote wilderness for you to explore. Just make sure you have a map or know where you're going. After driving around for awhile we found a nice primitive campsite with a picnic table and an outhouse nearby. We set up camp and enjoyed the amazing sunset from a nearby hill. It was winter time when we went so we never saw another person the time we we stayed there. I would definitely camp here again if i'm ever in the area.

Magnificent views and not another soul in site. Almost 100 miles of trails to discover. Hiking different times of the day creates different textures and feelings of the Capitan mountains.

The whole area around Lincoln and ruidoso is full of historic places . Fort Stanton was a great learning experience 👍

Unbelievably beautiful! This conservation area has so much to offer! Whether you are hiking, hunting, camping, using recreational vehicles or caving! There is something for everyone here. We saw beautiful scenery and wildlife also. If you plan on being in the area, you don't want to miss it!

New Mexico's newest Veterans Cemetery is worth the visit. Close to historic Ft Stanton museum and surrounded by the beautiful Capitan and Sierra Blanca mountains, it is a fitting place of rest for our Veterans.

I stumbled upon this place on accident. Wonderful scenery, I wish I could've explored more but I didn't have water. Birthplace of the original Smokey Bear!

Beautiful riding area, 5$ water and 5$ electric hookup next to 90+ miles of wonderful trails! Can't wait to go back!

I can't think of a more beautiful place to rest for eternity.

Beautiful place, people that live there are also very friendly and funny. Keep up the good work y'all!

Beautiful area of high country plains for horse riding, hiking and 4 wheeling.

Really cool place to visit. Many have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you!

I was too busy getting unstuck from this beautiful exfoliating mud to notice the caves!!

Great piece of the past

Rewarding experience. Really beautiful place. Very nice camp host at Rob Jaggers campground. Lots of horses and miles of trails.

We came here for a 3 day Endurance ride. The horse riding was magnificent. The sunrises and sunsets magnificent.

Like a cool time capsule. I hope I get to go back when they are open and see more!

The attendant at the visitor center was friendly and welcoming. Lots of great history and science information.

Beautiful New Mexico ride. Love this area. Camping and riding!!