Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a New Mexico state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Bottomless Lakes State Park
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Actually seven small park lakes bordered by high red bluffs, Bottomless Lakes State Park offers a variety of sports including hiking, swimming, fishing, and scuba diving.
Brantley Lake State Park
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Brantley Lake State Park, a southern desert park, is a refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West Town of Seven Rivers.
Caballo Lake State Park
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The Caballo Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for Caballo Lake State Park, which boasts a full array of water sports, winter waterfowl watching, and cactus gardens in bloom.
Cimarron Canyon State Park
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Set in New Mexico's high country, where spectacular palisade cliffs and clear running waters dominate the landscape, Cimarron Canyon State Park is part of the 33,116-acre Colin Neblett Wildlife Area -- the largest wildlife area in the state.
City Of Rocks State Park
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Formed of volcanic ash 30 million years ago and sculpted by wind and water into rows of monolithic blocks, City of Rocks State Park takes its name from these incredible rock formations. Cactus gardens and hiking trails add to this unique destination.
Clayton Lake State Park
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Set among rolling grasslands, Clayton Lake State Park offers excellent trout, catfish and bass fishing. Walk a half-mile to the lake's spillway and see the internationally significant dinosaur trackway, containing more than 500 footprints dating back more than 100 million years
Conchas Lake State Park
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Conchas Lake State Park offers a wide variety of water sport activities including boating, fishing and water-skiing at this refreshing, 25-mile long reservoir.
El Vado Lake State Park
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Located in New Mexico's northern mountains, El Vado Lake State Park offers fishing, boating, water-skiing, and winter cross-country skiing. A five and one-half mile scenic trail along the Rio Chama connects El Vado with nearby Heron Lake.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
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Facilities: Visitor Center, Group Shelter, Developed Sites (111), Electric Sites, RV Dump Station, Restrooms, Showers, Marina, and Playground. Activities: Camping, Picnicking, Fishing, Boating, Water-skiing, Sailing, Trails, and Wildlife Viewing. Fish Species include: Stripers, White Bass, Blacks and Smallmouth, and Catfish.
Fenton Lake State Park
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A popular year-round retreat surrounded by beautiful ponderosa pine forests, Fenton Lake State Park features a cross-country ski and biathlon trail and wheelchair accessible fishing platforms. Elevation: 7,900. Rowboats and boats with electric motors only.
Heron Lake State Park
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A picturesque lake set among tall pines, Heron Lake State Park has been designated a "quiet lake" where boats operate at no-wake speeds only. This park is known for its excellent sailing, fishing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Boating available.
Hyde Memorial State Park
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Beautiful scenery, a quiet natural setting, and easy access make Hyde Memorial State Park a favorite picnic area, campground, respite, and base camp for excursions into the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest.
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
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Dedicated to the interpretation of the Chihuahuan Desert, Living Desert State Park is an indoor/outdoor living museum displaying more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulents from around the world. While on the 1.3 mile self-guided tour, which takes approximately 1.5 hours, visitors will discover sand dunes and mountainous areas, where pinon and juniper trees contrast with the desert floor below.
Manzano Mountains State Park
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Nestled in the wooded foothills of the Manzano (the Spanish word for apple) Mountains, Manzano Mountains State Park is an excellent place for fishing, bird watching, photography, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Morhphy Lake State Park
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This undeveloped area is accessible by foot or by high-clearance vehicle. Low-clearance vehicles and motorhomes should call ahead to the park manager for road conditions. Hidden among a forest of pine trees, Morphy Lake State Park is found at the end of a three mile road that is steep and may be rough at times. Picnicking, camping, boating and fishing available.
Navajo Lake State Park
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Three separate recreation areas comprise Navajo Lake State Park. Pine River, the most developed area along the lake, includes a visitor center with interpretive exhibits. Sims Mesa is across the lake, accessible by NM 527. The San Juan River area below the dam is world renowned for excellent trout fishing and includes wheelchair- accessible fishing facilities. Boating available.
Oasis State Park
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A true oasis, Oasis State Park is set among cottonwood trees, shifting sand dunes, and a small fishing lake.
Oliver Lee Memorial
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Set against the west-facing escarpment of the Sacramento Mountains, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park features historical exhibits and a fully restored 19th century ranch house. Springs from Dog Canyon support a variety of unexpected plant life, including maidenhair fern and wild orchids. Camping and picnicking available.
Percha Dam State Park
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Set in the deep shade of towering cottonwoods, Percha Dam State Park features fishing and hiking on the Rio Grande. Camping available.
Poncho Villa State Park
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Pancho Villa State Park contains extensive historical exhibits which depict this raid, the first armed invasion of the continental United States since the War of 1812, and also the last one. Picnicking and camping available.
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
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Located on the central Rio Grande flyway, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is winter home to Canada geese, sandhill cranes, and various species of ducks and other waterfowl. A trail system along the river, classrooms, and an extensive library with viewing areas add to this valuable public resource.
Rockhound State Park
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Located on the rugged west slope of the Little Florida Mountains, Rockhound State Park is a favorite for "rockhounds" because of the abundant agates and quartz crystals found there. Hiking trails provide spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park
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Santa Rosa Lake State Park, a high plains Pecos River reservoir, offers a variety of water sports. Anglers often catch bass, catfish, and walleye. Boating, sailing, camping available.
Storrie Lake State Park
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Favorable summer breezes attract colorful wind-surfing boards to Storrie Lake State Park, which is also popular for fishing and boating. The visitor center features historical exhibits about the Santa Fe Trail and 19th century Las Vegas. Camping, picnicking, sailing, and water skiing available.
Sugarite Canyon State Park
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Located on the Colorado border, Sugarite Canyon State Park features heavily wooded mountains and meadows painted with wildflowers and butterflies. Visitors can fish and boat (electric motors only), observe the plentiful wildlife, hike scenic trails, cross-country ski, camp and picnic.
Sumnar Lake State Park
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Sumner Lake State Park offers fishing for a variety of species, including bass, crappie, channel catfish and the most abundant species--walleye. The lake is a winter haven for migrating waterfowl. Boating and camping available.
Ute Lake State Park
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Ute Lake State Park, a Canadian River reservoir, offers some of the best walleye fishing in New Mexico. Anglers can also try their luck for bass, crappie, and catfish. Camping and boating also available.
Villanueva State Park
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Nestled between high red sandstone bluffs along the Pecos River, near the picturesque Spanish-colonial village of Villanueva, lies Villanueva State Park. Camping and fishing available.
