Marker
  • Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
    4200 East Pine Lodge Road Roswell, NM 88201-9220
  • Driving Directions

    Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located 7 miles northeast of Roswell, in Chaves County, New Mexico.  

    From Roswell (south side), take US 380 (Second Street) east about three miles to Red Bridge Road. Follow Red Bridge Road north to Pine Lodge Road and travel east to the refuge entrance gate.  

    From Roswell (north side), take US 285 (Main Street) north to Pine Lodge Road. Take Pine Lodge east about 6 miles to the refuge entrance.  

    The coordinates are 33.456038, -104.401680. The elevation level at the refuge is 3,526 feet. 

    Visitor Center Hours
    Mon - Fri (First Saturday of June through August 31)
    9 am - 4 pm
    Mon - Sat (First Saturday of September through First Saturday of June)
    9 am - 4 pm
    Auto Tour
    Daily
    Sunrise - Sunset
    Hiking Trails
    Daily
    Sunrise - Sunset