Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument
The Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument is a United States national monument in the state of New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Landscape Conservation System.
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| Designation | National Monument |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | New Mexico |
| Size | 573,986 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| National Conservation Lands id | NLCS000532 |
| Center point | 32.0143, -107.1415 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 27) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
1 federal campground sits inside the boundary and 0 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Ice Canyon Piles 2
39 mi from the center point · 10 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 5.2 miMesilla Plaza ↗National Historic Landmark
- 8.4 miLaunch Complex 33 ↗National Historic Landmark
- 0.4 miBentley, L.b., General Merchandise ↗Organ, NM
- 0.4 miRio Grande Bridge at Radium Springs ↗Radium Springs, NM
- 0.7 miFort Selden ↗Las Cruces, NM
- 2 mi
- 2.3 miOur Lady of Purification Catholic Church ↗Dona Ana, NM
- 3.4 miGreen Bridge ↗Las Cruces, NM
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
573,986 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
What state is Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument in?
New Mexico.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
1 federal campground sits inside the boundary, including Aguirre Spring Recreation Area And Campground. 1 in all are within ten miles. Rules vary by unit; the BLM page has the current camping rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.014, -107.141. Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail is 5 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
Is there a fire near Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-18, the nearest Rx Ice Canyon Piles 2 at 39 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 27 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (5 mi), Chamizal National Memorial (18 mi) and White Sands National Park (27 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument?
25 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Mesilla Plaza and Launch Complex 33.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the BLM National Conservation Lands layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.