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ROSWELL, TATUM & THE DRIVE IN

Before the dunes.
After the ride.

Choose your supply stops before the highway gives way to sand. Keep the details with the rest of your trip.

An imagined New Mexico roadside cafe with a shaded porch
Illustration: Make time for services along the drive.
MAKE THE DRIVE PART OF THE PLAN

Fuel. Food.
A place to come back to.

Roswell and Tatum anchor the US 380 approach. Choose the services that fit your route, confirm hours and add the stops to your own itinerary.

Stock the camp

Plan drinking water, groceries, ice and fuel before the final drive. There is no potable water at the dune area.

Build your supply list →

Choose your stay

Compare a self-contained dune camp with lodging you arrange off site. Save arrival instructions and the crew’s meeting point.

Understand camping →

Prepare the machines

Confirm any rental or repair arrangements directly. Include pickup time, equipment and contacts in your plan.

Add your arrangements →

BLM Mescalero Sands visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.

FOR BUSINESSES SERVING MESCALERO VISITORS

Give the crew
a reason to stop.

Show visitors what you offer while they are deciding where to go. Business listings and featured planner positions are paid placements.

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Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Roswell.

Visitor planning sources checked October 19, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.