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Attractions
There are many interesting and beautiful places to visit in Harding
County. Enjoy our abundant sunshine and fresh air. View our
scenic, unspoiled countryside, clear skies and wide-open spaces.
- Mills Canyon Located in the
Kiowa National Grasslands, along the Canadian River, this is a scenic
attraction you won't want to miss. Stroll among the scattered
grape vines and fruit trees and ruins of the hotel -- all that remain of
one man's dream.
- Canadian River Canyon
Hikers can trek down and back up the Canadian River Canyon road -- but remember
to take plenty of water! This may be the plains, but it's still 5,878 feet in
elevation. Walk along the river and admire the colors that contrast with the red canyon
walls.
The New Mexico State Department of Transportation (DOT) would have a
right-of-way or easement across the Canadian River for the Roy to Wagon
Mound Road. The DOT typically does not acquire any additional access
other than for the road way. As far as we know, there are no
arrangements with the private land owner for access to the river or
north along the river at that location.
On the National Grasslands, land patterns are very complex because of
the intermingled federal, state, and private lands. Due to these
circumstances the U.S. Forest Service
does not control or manage many of the parcels found within the
designated grassland boundary.
We promote use and access to Mills Canyon and the scenic Canadian River
via the Mills Road 600. This is the only "Public" access to the
Canadian River and it is by National Forest
System Road (NFSR) 600 or NFSR 600. We do not promote any other access
to the river. A private individual using any other route without an
agreement or permission would be in trespass. The responsibility is on
the hiker to know where they are at and the local and/or state rules of
trespass and private land ownership rights.
- Mission of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
in Bueyeros
- Immaculate Conception Church at
Gallegos
- Union Church
at Solano
- Abundant
Wildlife
The canyon forms a wildlife island in the prairie for
mountain lion, wild
turkey, bald and golden eagles, antelope,
bear, Barbary sheep, ducks and geese.
Early settlers in the area removed most of the game; however, in the 1940s, Mule
deer were reintroduced to the canyon and a small resident herd is now present.
Barbary sheep, native to Africa, were introduced in 1950 and have found this
area to their liking.
Warm water fishing for bass, channel
catfish, crappie and
sunfish species draws
many a fisherman to the lakes located within the grasslands. The Canadian River
also provides some warm water stream fishing.
- Hunting
guides offer a variety of experiences in Harding
County. Contact them directly through their
websites.
-
La Frontera del
Llano Tour
- Kiowa National Grasslands
- Nearby Attractions
NM Department of
Tourism
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