Can you reserve a site at 5 Points Vista?

No. 5 Points Vista is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

5 Points Vista

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lincoln National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,831 ft
Elevation

Located in the far SW portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District, this viewing area (vista) offers spectacular views of the 'Rim' and the Guadalupe Mountains. The Rim is nearly a 1500' - 2000' cliff marking the western extent of the Guadalupe Mountains. It extends the entire north-south length of the ranger district and extends into National Park land at its south end.

Take US285 north of Carlsabad and turn west onto NM137. Continue to Queen, NM and turn left onto Forest Road 540 and follow this road for about 3 miles. There are vistas all along this area with convenient turn around points.

Be sure to come prepared with a full tank of gas and water, the area is remote but a good day drive.

Getting there

32.08501, -104.80914 · 32°5'6.0"N 104°48'32.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jun, down to 54°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	56	63	71	79	88	87	84	80	72	61	54
Low °F	32	34	40	46	55	64	64	62	58	50	39	33
Precip in	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.8	1.5	2.8	3.1	2.3	1.3	1.0	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about 5 Points Vista

Can you reserve a site at 5 Points Vista?: No. 5 Points Vista is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near 5 Points Vista

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Frijole Horse Corral Campground 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Springs Campground 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dark Canyon Lookout Observation Site 4.1 mi · Facility
Dog Canyon Ranger Station 6.3 mi · Facility
Tejas Wilderness Campground 10.5 mi · Campground
Tejas Wilderness Campground 10.6 mi · Campground
Pine Springs Visitor Center 13.2 mi · Facility
Guadalupe Peak 13.5 mi · Campground
Guadalupe RD 16.8 mi · Facility
Chosa Campground 22.1 mi · Facility
Sunset Reef Campground 22.2 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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