Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

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This National Conservation Area was created in 2009, but the protection of the land is the only thing that’s recent about the ancient cave system found here beneath the Sierra Blancas. Fort Stanton Cave contains over 31 miles of caverns and is one of the longest caves in New Mexico and the United States. Many of the caves are currently closed to recreational caving to protect the many species of bats which live in them, but visitors can explore some of the cave formations and also go hiking, cycling, horseback riding, or camping in the aboveground natural areas, which are full of trails, mountains, and gorgeous scenery.

Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, Fort Stanton, NM 88323, Phone: 575-627-0272

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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