Overview
Lincoln National Forest is a national forest in Southeast New Mexico in the United States.
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Best things about Lincoln National Forest
Sitting Bull Falls
one of the area's largest and most beautiful waterfalls. Sitting Bull Falls is flowing most of the year. There is a small New Mexico state park with picnic sites.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Oct. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby White Sands National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROW Roswell Air Center Airport, Roswell — 75 mi away. Directions
- LRU Las Cruces International Airport, Las Cruces — 81 mi away. Directions
- ELP El Paso International Airport, El Paso — 81 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
See
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Stay safe
Be sure to carry plenty of water during the summer. Many of the trails tend to be very steep and poorly kept, so wear sturdy hiking boots. In addition, since the climate in the park can vary significantly based on altitude, visitors should dress in layers so that they are able to adapt to the changes in temperature.
Go next
Nearby
Cloudcroft
City / town · 25 listings · 9 mi away
Alamogordo
City / town · 28 listings · 16 mi away
Ruidoso
City / town · 20 listings · 35 mi away
Lincoln
City / town · 1 listings · 49 mi away
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
Park · 66 mi away
Las Cruces
City / town · 38 listings · 72 mi away
Roswell
City / town · 14 listings · 78 mi away
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Park · 8 listings · 80 mi away
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