Is the Fort Stanton Cave open?
Today, the Fort area is active with other State activities and the Fort Stanton Museum is open on a daily basis (http://fortstanton.org/ ). With over 40 miles of mapped passages, the Cave is normally open for recreational caving under permit from April 15 to November 1.
How long is the Snowy River Cave?
With surveyed passage reaching 31.59 miles (50.84 km) in 2017, this cave is the third longest cave in New Mexico. At 11 miles, Snowy River is the world’s longest calcite formation.
What was the original purpose of the camp in Fort Stanton?
It was used during early WWII for several months as a refuge for a group of Japanese-American families threatened by mobs in their hometowns.
What is the Fort Stanton national conservation area?
The Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA) was established in 2009 to protect, conserve, and enhance the unique and nationally important historic, cultural, scientific, archaeological, natural, and educational subterranean cave resources of the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave system.
Where is Fort Stanton Cave in New Mexico?
Fort Stanton Cave. Fort Stanton Cave is a significant natural, cultural and historical resource located in the south-central part of New Mexico in Lincoln County, between the villages of Lincoln and Capitan.
What is the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project?
The Fort Stanton Cave Study Project (FSCSP) is a long-term and ongoing project operating under a Volunteer Services Agreement with the BLM. The project sponsors three 9-day expeditions yearly. The FSCSP policy is to be fully open to all individuals interested in furthering the goals of the project.
How to make group shelter reservations at Fort Stanton Cave?
There is a display about Fort Stanton Cave located in the museum at the Fort Stanton Historic Site. To make group shelter reservations, please contact the camp host at 575-322-0030, or for more information please contact the Roswell Field Office. There are 22 miles of designated roads within the NCA.