9,621-acre wilderness unit of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge northeast of Roswell. Protects Chihuahuan Desert scrub, red-rock bluffs, Pecos River corridor segments, and sinkhole lakes that support native species including Pecos pupfish. Day-use foot and horse entry only—primitive wildlife viewing distinct from the refuge’s main wetland auto-tour unit.
Field facts
| Region | Chaves County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.5988, -104.4171 |
| County | Chaves |
| Manager | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Bitter Lake NWR) |
| Size | 9,621 acres (designated 1970) |
| Use | Day-use only; no camping or campfires |
| Access | US-70 / Cottonwood Road and County Road 15 (One Horse Road) |
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