Outdoor Center
NMSU Activity Center Room 108
Planning a trip but need assistance? The NMSU Outdoor Center is here to help! We offer a wide range of planning resources, including maps, guides, and books to ensure your trip is well-prepared.
Do you have equipment needs? We provide a variety of essential outdoor products for activities such as backpacking and climbing. Additionally, the NMSU Outdoor Center offers basic equipment rentals and bicycle repair services. Visit us to gear up and get ready for your next adventure.
Current Hours:
Monday - Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Outdoor Center and Bike Shop are only open when classes are in session. We are closed during interim periods between semesters and holidays.
Rentals:
| Equipment | Per Night | Per Weekend |
| Backpack: 3+Days | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Bike: Mountain | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Bike: Helmet | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Canoe | $15.00 | $23.00 |
| Climb: Shoes | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Climb: Crash Pad | $7.00 | $11.00 |
| Climb: Chalk Bag | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Cookset | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Crazy Creek Chair | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Headlamp | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Kayak | $13.00 | $21.00 |
| Lantern | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Paddle | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| PFD | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Sleeping Bag | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Sleeping Pad | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Stove: Coleman Fold n’ Go | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Tent: 2 Person | $5.00 | $8.00 |
| Tent: 4 Person | $7.00 | $11.00 |
| Trekking Poles | $3.00 | $5.00 |
Packages
Weekend Warrior Package
$22 per weekend, $41 savings Package Items:- 2 person tent
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- backpack
- headlamp
Rock Hound Package
$16 per weekend, $29 Savings Package Items:- Climbing Shoes
- Chalk Bag
- Bouldering Pad
River Wrangler Package
$35 per weekend, $58 Savings Package Items:- Canoe
- 2 Crazy Creek Chairs
- 2 Paddles
- 2 PFDs
- Bail Bucket w/ rope
- 20' rope
Semester Bike Rentals
| Entire Semester (16 weeks) | $50 |
| Half the Semester (8 weeks or less) | $30 |
| Helmet and U-lock | $10 |
Our bikes are of various sizes and some have been converted to single speed. All bikes are in working condition.
- Free Tune-Ups and Adjustments
- Free labor on all repairs
- Parts for repairs not included
Contact:
Phone: (575) 646-4252
Email: Outdoor@nmsu.edu
