Upcoming events near Aguirre Spring National Recreation Site:
 
Sep 24: 30th Annual Whole Ebchilata Fiesta 2010
The 30th annual celebration should be bigger and better than previous years  Las Cruces 575-571-9569

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Upcoming events throughout Old West Country:

Sep 11: Shakespeare Ghost Town visitors day
Visitors are welcome to tour town.  3 miles southeast of Lordsburg 575-542-9034

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Sep 24: 30th Annual Whole Ebchilata Fiesta 2010
The 30th annual celebration should be bigger and better than previous years  Las Cruces 575-571-9569

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Sep 25: Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival
The 5th annual Mimbres Festival started with a small group of energetic ladies and a smakk amount of seed money. Come enjoy the local food and the excitement of locals proud of their communities.  Half-hour east of Silver City at San Lorenzo school grounds 575-313-5247

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Oct 9: Shakespear Ghost Town -- Visitors Days
Shakespeare Ghost Town is open to the public to tour.  3 miles sotheast of Lordsburg 575-542-9034

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The high-walled, needle-like spires of the Organ Mountains curve dramatically around a semicircle of Chihuahuan Desert habitat at the Aguirre Spring Campground. The campground, nestled at the base of spectacular cliffs, overlooks the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Monument. Alligator juniper, gray oak, mountain mahogany and sotol are a few of the abundant plant species here. Seasonal springs and streams occur in the canyon bottoms, with a few perennial springs that support riparian habitats.

Activities
Hiking, camping, horseback riding, picnicking, watching wildlife. The picnic/camp sites have shelters or shade trees; handicapped-accessible restrooms also are available.

• Hiking
  Two national recreation trails start at the campground. The Baylor Pass Trail has its eastern end at the campground. This is a one-way trail of six miles, which will take you to the Baylor Canyon Road on the west side of the mountains. The Pine Tree Trail is a four-mile loop that climbs to the base of the Organ Needles, in Ponderosa Pine habitat. Both trails provide spectacular views of the Organ Mountains and the Tularosa Basin. The Baylor Pass Trail is open to hiking and equestrian use. The Pine Tree Trail is open to hiking only.

• Camping
  The Aguirre Spring Campground is the only high-country campground in the Las Cruces/El Paso/Juarez region. It is hugely popular as a picnic site on weekends and holidays. The campground includes 57 family sites and two group sites, which can be reserved through the BLM Las Cruces District Office at 505.525.4300.

Location / Access
The Aguirre Spring Campground is on the east side of Organ Mountains, east of Las Cruces in Dona Ana County. Take U.S. 70 for 14 miles east of the I-25/U.S. 70 interchange in Las Cruces, then turn south on the Aguirre Spring Road (1.1 miles after San Augustine Pass) for six miles. At mile 4 the road becomes a one-way loop and climbs steeply.

Notes

• From April to October, the entrance gate is open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. From October until April, it is open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
• Non-campers must be out by 10:00 p.m. year-round.
• Fees: $3 per vehicle for day use and $3 per night to camp. There is a $25 reservation fee for the two group campsites.

These comments reflect the opinions of visitors to the Old West Country web site and may not reflect current conditions or operations of this destination. Please call the nearest Chamber of Commerce or Old West Country at 800-290-8330 for updated information and advice!
 
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