Recreation area

Tunnel Vista Observation Site

Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Tunnel Vista offers spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin. Located alongside US82 just west of the actual tunnel, this site is a nice opportunity to stop.

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Tunnel Vista Observation Site doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby New Mexico campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.