Datil Well - Datil, New Mexico
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground includes one of 15 water wells along the old Magdalena Livestock Driveway. The old cattle trail was established in the 1800s and stretched 120 miles from Springerville, Arizona, to Magdalena, New Mexico. The area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands, with scenic views of the San Augustin Plains. The trail and vistas also offer an occasional glimpse of wildlife in a setting of quiet and solitude. You can close your eyes and almost hear the sounds of the trailing longhorns.
Facilities
There are 22 individual campsites, all with picnic tables, barbeque grills and fire pits. Firewood is provided for campers. The 12 individual and group sites have shelters for shade. Restrooms and drinking water are available.
Location / Access
The Datil Well Recreation Area Campground is off of US 60. Go 1 mile west of Datil on US 60 or south on NM 12.
The Very Large Array(VLA), located 15 miles east of Datil, comprises 27 radio telescopes in a “Y” pattern spread across the plains of San Agustin 50 miles west of Socorro. The VLA has been used by more astronomers and has been mentioned in more scientific papers than any other radio telescope in the world.
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| Amenities: - Drinking Water - Restrooms - Fire Ring - Picnic Tables |
Activities: - Hiking Trails - Wildlife Viewing |
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on Dec 16, 2008
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stopped over for two nights in September 2008 loved it great place to spend some time, and a great camp host at the park.