Antelope Wells Port of Entry — Boot Heel Desert’s Southern Terminus and Mexico Border Gate
Antelope Wells is the southernmost land port of entry in New Mexico and the logical terminus for overlanders running the Trans-America Trail through the Boot Heel. There’s almost nothing here — a small CBP station, a cattle guard, a gate, and the open Chihuahuan Desert in every direction. The crossing handles light traffic and keeps limited hours, so don’t roll up expecting a 24-hour operation. It’s documented, named, and worth understanding before you commit to this direction of travel.
The drive south from Hachita on NM-81 is roughly 60 miles of blacktop through wide-open rangeland. Cell service is essentially nonexistent. Fuel up in Lordsburg or Deming before you leave civilization — there is nothing between Hachita and the gate. If you’re not crossing into Mexico, this is still a genuine overland milestone worth rolling to and documenting.
End of the trail. End of the USA.
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | 8QJR+QC El Monumento, Chihuahua, Mexico Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 4450 ft |
| Nearest town | Hachita, NM |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |