Sitting Bull Falls Trail

4.4/5
(329) · Park in Carlsbad, United States
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4.4/5 · 329 reviews
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Mar 9, 2025
It is so worth the drive out to this glorious oasis area in what looks like a highly unlikely location. The falls, pools and surrounding amphitheater are all beautiful. There's lots of nooks and cra…Full review by montanapescado
Dec 18, 2024
Wonderful and memorizing! My family and I are traveling through with friends. We're glad we had the chance to see this heading towards Arizona. Make sure your battery on your phone is full. You will …Full review by Jack G
Sep 26, 2024
The hours have changed. It is supposed to be open until 4p through Sept then closing time changes to 3:30p in October. I arrived at 3:35 and the park had closed. I was 0.6 miles from the falls whe…Full review by noshvegas

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Any good not so expensive restaurants near by ?
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"near by" is relative in that area of New Mexico. It's a remote, rural area, and the falls themselves are not near by anything, in the way you might think of proximity in a city. The closest …
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"near by" is relative in that area of New Mexico. It's a remote, rural area, and the falls themselves are not near by anything, in the way you might think of proximity in a city. The closest restaurants (and everything else) can be found in Carlsbad, about 40 miles from the falls. for great mexican food, try Rojas Restaurant on San Jose Blvd. Always stop there when I'm passing through town. Local favotite, unpretentious, been there forever, and excellent food. Enjoy!
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Answer by Julia H · Aug 28, 2020
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Is there anywhere reasonable to camp within a few miles of there? I'm not needing a campground, just a legal place to …
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Is there anywhere reasonable to camp within a few miles of there? I'm not needing a campground, just a legal place to park overnight with shade off the main roadway.
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Sitting Bull Falls I believe is still closed. Right outside the main gate as you proceed through the mountains to the picnic area and viewing area there is a place to park and camp there. …
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Sitting Bull Falls I believe is still closed. Right outside the main gate as you proceed through the mountains to the picnic area and viewing area there is a place to park and camp there. Just be aware that there is no cell service as this is a very remote area.
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Answer by Michael H · Jun 2, 2020
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