Eagle Nest is also the headquarters for some of the best big and small game hunting in America.  Trophy elk, bear, lion and deer are taken in both public hunt areas and through professional guide services on private lands throughout the area.  For the camper, backpacker, hiker or four wheeler, Eagle Nest is adjacent to the 1.6 million acre CarsonNational Forest with easy entry to the Wheeler Peak Wilderness area.  In addition, Eagle Nest is located between New Mexico’s two highest peaks - BaldyMountain (12,441 feet) and Wheeler Peek (13,161 feet).