About this site

Visitors can see antelope during fall season. The reservoir is dry except for limited storage during spring runoffs. From Roswell, 14 mi W on US 70/380, 7 mi S on project access road.

USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Two Rivers Dam

PASSLANDS ✦ AMBIGUOUS SEE THE SOURCE CHECK

Maybe — confirm before you go.

Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

Where it is
33.3004, -104.7230
Get directions

Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Two Rivers Dam — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?

Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Two Rivers Dam. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Yes Can you camp at Two Rivers Dam?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Two Rivers Dam is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge J Dykstra / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Check

This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Auto TouringBikingInterpretive Programs
NM · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Likely

Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.

CampingHikingOff Highway Vehicle
NM · Standard amenity (day-use) fee
Bureau of Land Management

Rio Bonito Petroglyph National Recreation Trail

Confirmed

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

FishingHikingHorseback Riding
NM · No fee
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area Bureau of Land Management / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

Check

This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Historic & Cultural SiteHikingHorseback Riding
NM · Fee unknown