Oliver Lee Memorial State Park - Alamogordo, New Mexico - Oasis for Hiking and Camping

Backed by the Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 4,300 feet, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is 640 acres of green oasis surrounded by a harsh landscape. It was named after Oliver Milton Lee (1865-1941), a local rancher, marshal, gunman and one New Mexico's most colorful characters. A glimpse into 19th history can be seen by visiting Lee's ranch headquarters here, restored and authentically furnished for guided tours.

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park provides recreational opportunities for hiking and camping. The area known as Dog Canyon is especially well suited for exploration, full of mossy rocks, flowing water, and unexpected plant life, such as wild orchids and maidenhair fern. A difficult six-mile trail to its heights yields excellent views of the desert and White Sands National Monument.

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is located at 409 Dog Canyon Road, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310. It is twelve miles south of town via US Highway 54, and then four miles east along on Dog Canyon. The gate is open 24/7; admission is free of charge. There are 48 developed campsites with showers and restrooms available for overnight visitors. The charge is $10 per night for basic camping, with an additional $4 for RV hook-ups.