State Guide
Explore New Mexico Outdoors
New Mexico offers 1003 trails, 261 parks, and 1177 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 197 easy, 353 moderate, 301 difficult, and 152 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 84 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 19386 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, and Carson National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Enchanted Circle, Skyline Trail to Pecos Trail to Winsor Ridge Trail Loop, and Philmont Scout Ranch Trek.
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Parks Worth Exploring
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Campgrounds in New Mexico
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16 Springs
Cloudcroft
4 R's Primitive camping
Ramah
4K River Ranch
Red River
4th Street Perspectives RV Hideaway
Albuquerque
81 Palms Senior RV Resort
Deming
Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area
New Mexico
Aeroplane Mesa Campground
Magdalena
Agua Piedra Campground
Tres Ritos
Agua Piedra Campground and Group Shelters
New Mexico
Agua Vista RV Park & Campground
Elephant Butte
Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument
Akers RV & Trailer Park
Clovis
More Popular Trails
Strong options people open most often when researching New Mexico.
10K #200 and Ellis #202 Trail Loop
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
10K and North Crest Loop
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
10K and Survey Loop
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
10K Trail (North Section)
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
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