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Sitting Bull Falls
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area, Carlsbad, New MexicoWaterfall poolSwimming allowed
Spring-fed waterfalls descend into pools at a recreation area in Lincoln National Forest.
- Water
- Waterfall pool
- Facilities
- Picnic areas, hiking trails, picnic tables, restrooms
- Managed by
- Lincoln National Forest
Getting there
From Carlsbad, take US 285 and NM 137, then County Road 409 to the recreation site. An alternative route follows County Road 408 and NM 137 to County Road 409.
32.2453, -104.6960
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