Haynes Canyon Vista Observation Site

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lincoln National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,873 ft
Elevation

Located along the Sunspot Scenic By-way (NM6563) just about 1mile south of the beginning of the road, this Vista (view) offers stunning views of Hayne's Canyon below in High Rolls and beyond to the Tularosa Basin.

Getting there

32.93515, -105.76071 · 32°56'6.5"N 105°45'38.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.42.01.40.81.12.54.54.22.92.21.22.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 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 Haynes Canyon Vista Observation Site

Can you reserve a site at Haynes Canyon Vista Observation Site?
No. Haynes Canyon Vista Observation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

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