About Alleged UFO Skip Site
The alleged UFO Skip Site is the place where some people believe an unidentified flying object containing aliens crashed near Corona, N.M., in July 1947. To read the U.S. Air Force’s special report on the incident, please visit: The Roswell Report. The BLM has constructed a parking lot at the start of a future trail to the site. There will be a walk-through gate at the trailhead and the trail will be about a mile long. The BLM only allows hiking to the site and no vehicles are allowed. The BLM also intends to install signage.
How to Get There
To visit the alleged UFO skip site, park at the Bureau of Land Management’s parking lot off Lincoln County Road B007, or Transwestern Road. The parking lot is about 78 miles from the BLM Roswell Field Office at 2909 W. 2nd St., Roswell. From the parking lot, hike about a mile to the east on BLM land. There is no signage to mark the site, but BLM personnel plan to install signs this fiscal year. There are no plans to make a road to the site, and visitors will have to hike. There is a road to the site, but private land blocks both the northern and southern entrances.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Alleged UFO Skip Site
Heading to Alleged UFO Skip Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Alleged UFO Skip Site?
No central reservation system listed for Alleged UFO Skip Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10326112) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Alleged UFO Skip Site?
To visit the alleged UFO skip site, park at the Bureau of Land Management’s parking lot off Lincoln County Road B007, or Transwestern Road. The parking lot is about 78 miles from the BLM Roswell Field Office at 2909 W. 2nd St., Roswell. From the parking lot, hike about a mile to the east on BLM land. There is no signage to mark the site, but BLM personnel plan to install signs this fiscal year. Th…
How do I contact Alleged UFO Skip Site?
You can reach the park at phone: 575-627-0272.
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