Parks in New Mexico
Explore 219 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
Abiquiu Lake
New Mexico
This 5,200 surface acre reservoir offers some of the finest fishing in northern New Mexico. Reptile fossils 20…
Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area
New Mexico
The Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area encompasses approximately 8,700 acres of Chihuahuan Desert scrub…
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
New Mexico
The Aden Lava Flow Wilderness is characterized by basalt flows, volcanic craters, and coppice sand dunes. The …
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Aden Lava Flow WSA is located 20 miles southwest of Las Cruces in the Chihuahuan Desert. The area is chara…
Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness
New Mexico
Ah‑Shi‑Sle‑Pah Wilderness in northwestern New Mexico features rolling badlands, colorful mudstone and sandston…
Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail
New Mexico
Alien Run consists of three looped mountain bike trails that cover over 15 miles. The area contains a rumored …
Alkali Lake OHV Area
New Mexico
Alkali Lake Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area has 11 miles of motorized trails winding through the dune vegetativ…
Angel Peak Scenic Area
New Mexico
Angel Peak Scenic Area covers over 10,000 acres of rugged badlands and features dramatic views of Angel Peak—a…
Antelope Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Antelope WSA is an open landscape that provides 360-degree views of rolling desert prairie. It is adjacent…
Avalon Reservoir
New Mexico
Avalon Dam and Reservoir, Carlsbad Project, are located on the Pecos River 3 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexi…
Aztec Ruins National Monument
New Mexico
Pueblo people describe this site as part of their migration journey. Today you can follow their ancient passag…
Bandelier National Monument
New Mexico
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petrogly…
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area
New Mexico
The Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is a rolling landscape of badlands which offers some of the most unusual scener…
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
New Mexico
Originally designated the Carlsbad Bird Refuge in 1935, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge first appears as …
Black River Recreation Area
New Mexico
The 1,200-acre Black River Recreation Area is managed to provide low-impact recreation and environmental educa…
Bluewater Lake State Park
New Mexico
Bluewater Lake State Park was established in 1955. Bluewater and Cottonwood Creeks feed the lake. This serene…
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
New Mexico
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, located in San Antonio, Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of over…
Bottomless Lakes State Park
New Mexico
Bottomless Lakes was established in 1933, it was the first state park in New Mexico. It takes its name from ni…
Brantley Reservoir
New Mexico
Recreation at Brantley Dam, Reservoir, Brantley Project, is managed by New Mexico State Parks under agreemen…
Broad Canyon Wilderness
New Mexico
A secluded gem, the Broad Canyon Wilderness shelters hidden water pools, flat-topped mountains and ancient cul…
Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Brokeoff Mountains WSA is located in southern New Mexico, contiguous with the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderne…
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
New Mexico
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge was first purchased in 1937 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
New Mexico
In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an o…
Caballo Lake State Park
New Mexico
Caballo Lake State Park is located in the dramatic landscape of the northern Chihuahuan desert, it has become …