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Fort Cummings is a former U. S. Army post located near Cooke's Springs, in Luna County, New Mexico. It is located 20 miles northeast of Deming, New Mexico.For travelers who use our international travel planner, Deming holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Fort Cummings 1836-1886 and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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I and my sister was there in the late 70's and last trip was in 1983(had to walk in that time). We got permission from the landowner and ventured back in my 1979 GLC. My sister had to get out and...
I and my sister was there in the late 70's and last trip was in 1983(had to walk in that time). We got permission from the landowner and ventured back in my 1979 GLC. My sister had to get out and... more »
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Suggest a four wheel drive with good clearance. Road in & out is rough and bumpy and not well marked. The rock work and eater collection remains are worth the trip. Do not recommend further...
Suggest a four wheel drive with good clearance. Road in & out is rough and bumpy and not well marked. The rock work and eater collection remains are worth the trip. Do not recommend further... more »
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If you enjoy reading about the Indian Wars a visit to Fort Cummings is worth the trip, if just to better understand the terrain challenges faced by the 9th Cavalry during the Vicotorio War. I was able to get to the site in a Ford Escape rental car and if you are comfortable on dirt roads and take your time most vehicles should not have an issue. There are a few spots where the road is rutted or rocky but careful driving will get you through. As others have pointed out follow the signs and not your GPS. Almost exactly 1 mile after turning off State Route 26 onto County Road A019 you will pass through a cattle guard (32.428614, -107.587472), turn left and follow the trail due west along the fence line. It is about 4 miles to the Cemetery and 4.5 miles to the ruins of the Fort. According to GAIA GPS you are on either BLM or State Trust land except for the Butterfield Stage area that is on Flying U Ranch Land.
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A few wall ruins and a marker are all that remain. Militarily, not the best location. Mountains on 3 sides, easy for Native Americans to watch all the activities at the Fort.
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