Culp Canyon Wilderness Study Area

About Culp Canyon Wilderness Study Area

The Culp Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico and is characterized by gently rolling hills and steep mountain slopes dissected by numerous canyons and arroyos. Vegetation consists of desert grasses and shrubs. The WSA is located in McGregor Range, an area established for the Army to conduct military training, including live-fire exercises.

How to Get There

From U.S. Highway 54, 25.5 miles south of Alamogordo, NM, take all-weather dirt Highway 506/Owen Prather Hwy east just over 6 miles to another smaller, unmarked dirt road that runs northeast for about 7.5 miles to the Culp Canyon, and the southern border of the WSA. Access to Culp Canyon on McGregor Range requires permission from Ft. Bliss. Access permits are issued by Ft. Bliss and the BLM's Las Cruces District Office.

Plan Your Visit to Culp Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Heading to Culp Canyon Wilderness Study Area? 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
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)