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Water Canyon Campground

The Magdalena Mountains just outside of Socorro boast an incredible diversity of birds with scenery providing an array of vibrant sensory experiences. The bubbling streams and lush pine mountain landscapes of Water Canyon in the Cibola National Forest are home to some of New Mexico’s rarer montane birds. Along the trails, we’ll have an opportunity to see a variety of birdlife coupled with majestic views, and a better understanding of the hydro-scape, and how these mountains play an important role in the ecological health of the Rio Grande, which feeds directly into Bosque del Apache NWR. Accessibility Information: This program has been developed to be inclusive and open to all skill levels of birding. This will be a slow-paced uphill/downhill hike on wide and mostly unpaved trails/road, traveling less than two miles. Depending on recent conditions, there may be some snow or ice on the trail. We might sometimes stand for short periods of time as we observe birds and share our experiences with birds. Trekking poles, if you have them, may be helpful, but are not required. On-site restrooms should be available in the parking area.