5 Points Vista

About 5 Points Vista

Located in the far SW portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District, this viewing area (vista) offers spectacular views of the 'Rim' and the Guadalupe Mountains. The Rim is nearly a 1500' - 2000' cliff marking the western extent of the Guadalupe Mountains. It extends the entire north-south length of the ranger district and extends into National Park land at its south end.Take US285 north of Carlsabad and turn west onto NM137. Continue to Queen, NM and turn left onto Forest Road 540 and follow this road for about 3 miles. There are vistas all along this area with convenient turn around points. Be sure to come prepared with a full tank of gas and water, the area is remote but a good day drive.

Plan Your Visit to 5 Points Vista

Heading to 5 Points Vista? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)