NM State Parks•Alamogordo, NM•6.7h from Austin

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$14–18/nt (W/E) · $10/nt primitive

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Oct–Apr

Reservations

ReserveAmerica

Max Length

40 ft

Highlights

▶ Dog Canyon Trail climbs 3,100 ft over 5.5 miles into the Sacramento Mountains — one of the best desert-to-mountain hikes in NM
▶ Best overnight base for White Sands NP (15 mi to park entrance)
▶ Cottonwood-shaded canyon oasis at 4,400 ft — measurably cooler than surrounding Chihuahuan Desert

Planning Notes

44 sites; 16 with W/E hookups. Max 40 ft. Construction may affect the group area through mid-2026 — call ahead. From Austin: ~6.7 hrs via I-10 W to US-54 N.

Contact: (575) 437-8284

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.