Bluff Springs

State: New Mexico

Open: Seasonal

Elevation: 8182

About: Partially developed picnic and dispersed camping area nestled next to the waterfalls called Bluff Springs. A short trail exists just beyond the bridge that will take you up and over the waterfalls as well as another trail (Willie White Spur T112) that follows and old railroad grade to the east.

Fees: See Forest Service website

Water: Yes

Restrooms: Vault Toilets

Directions: Take the Sunspot Highway (NM6563) located just 2 miles south of Cloudcroft about 8 miles and turn left (east) onto the Rio Penasco Rd, county road C017. This road is paved up to Water Canyon, then dirt the remainder of the way. Continue on the dirt portion for another 1.5 miles and Bluff Springs will appear on your right.