35 state parks in New Mexico
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- Bluewater Lake State ParkA quiet reservoir in pinon-juniper country west of Grants, with the Zuni Mountains on the horizon. Anglers…
- Bottomless Lakes State ParkEight sinkhole lakes southeast of Roswell, some plunging 90 feet straight down. Swim or scuba at Lea Lake…
- Brantley Lake State ParkNew Mexico's southernmost lake, ringed by desert grassland north of Carlsbad. Boat, paddle, and fish by day…
- Caballo Lake State ParkA broad reservoir framed by the jagged Caballo Mountains, built for sailing, kayaking, and open-water…
- Cerrillos Hills State ParkA day-use park on the Turquoise Trail between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, threaded with five miles of trail…
- Cimarron Canyon State ParkA narrow forested canyon on the Enchanted Circle, where the Cimarron River runs below granite palisades. Fly…
- City of Rocks State ParkVolcanic pinnacles up to 40 feet tall, split by sandy lanes like the streets of a small town, left by an…
- Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur TrackwaysNew Mexico's first dark sky park, with a gold-tier certification and a 14-inch telescope in the lake…
- Conchas Lake State ParkOne of the state's largest lakes, cut into secluded coves, canyons, and sandy beaches northwest of Tucumcari…
- Coyote Creek State ParkA small creek valley in the Sangre de Cristos, enclosed by oak, spruce, and pine an hour from Taos. Fly fish…
- Eagle Nest Lake State ParkAn alpine lake at 8,200 feet in the Moreno Valley, under the shadow of Wheeler Peak. A cool summer retreat…
- El Vado Lake State ParkA northern mountain lake known for trout and kokanee salmon in its quiet coves. A 5.5-mile trail along the…
- Elephant Butte Lake State ParkNew Mexico's largest state park, with beach room and open water enough for houseboats, sailboats, and jet…
- Fenton Lake State ParkA mellow mountain lake in ponderosa forest below the Jemez Mountains, with the Rio Cebolla running through…
- Heron Lake State ParkA no-wake “quiet lake” among tall pines — ideal water for canoes, kayaks, and sailboats, with record trout…
- Hyde Memorial State ParkA pine-forest park along Little Tesuque Creek, minutes from Santa Fe but a world away. Hike to long views…
- Leasburg Dam State ParkA calm stretch of the Rio Grande 25 minutes from Las Cruces, with a cactus garden and short desert trails…
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State ParkLess a conventional park than a zoo and botanical garden, with 40-plus native animal species and hundreds of…
- Manzano Mountains State ParkA small, wooded retreat in the foothills of the Manzanos, easy to reach and easy to like. Come for wildlife…
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park305 acres of river woodland and restored wetland on the Rio Grande near Mesilla. An Audubon Important Bird…
- Morphy Lake State ParkA hidden trout lake at 8,000 feet on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness. Canoe the still water and camp…
- Navajo Lake State ParkThe state's second largest lake, with two marinas, two boat docks, and campgrounds spread along a long…
- Oasis State ParkCottonwoods, shifting sand dunes, and a small fishing lake on the eastern plains. Fishing is the main draw…
- Oliver Lee Memorial State ParkDog Canyon cuts into the Sacramento Mountains, where year-round springs feed cottonwoods and ferns cling to…
- Pancho Villa State ParkThe site of the 1916 raid on Columbus and the Camp Furlong ruins, with an exhibit hall covering the Punitive…
- Pecos Canyon State ParkNew Mexico's 35th state park, on the Pecos River near the Sangre de Cristos and a short drive from Santa Fe…
- Percha Dam State ParkA quiet cottonwood grove on the Rio Grande, and one of the best birding stops in southern New Mexico. Shade…
- Rio Grande Nature Center State ParkAn Albuquerque day-use park on the Rio Grande flyway, with indoor and outdoor blinds over the ponds. Native…
- Rockhound State ParkNamed for what you are allowed to take home: visitors may collect up to 15 pounds of agate, jasper, and…
- Santa Rosa Lake State ParkA plains reservoir in eastern New Mexico with room to boat and fish, and trails for both hikers and horses…
- Storrie Lake State ParkA serene lake outside Las Vegas, New Mexico, where steady wind makes it a favorite for windsurfing. Fishing…
- Sugarite Canyon State ParkLakes, creeks, forest, and meadow stacked into a canyon on the Colorado line, thick with wildlife…
- Sumner Lake State ParkA grassland lake on the eastern plains with easy access to boating, swimming, and fishing. Open water and…
- Ute Lake State ParkNearly 13 miles long, one of the state's longest reservoirs, and built for water sports of every kind. The…
- Villanueva State ParkRed sandstone bluffs form a canyon around the Pecos River, with giant cottonwoods shading the sites below…
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