Parks in New Mexico
Explore 228 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
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 …
Caballo Reservoir
New Mexico
Recreation at Caballo Dam and reservoir, Rio Grande Project, is managed by the New Mexico Division of Parks a…
Cabezon Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Cabezon WSA is located in the northwestern part of the New Mexico and consists of a large volcanic plug - …
California National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of Califo…
Canyons Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
This WSA is made up of sagebrush flats and pinyon covered sandstone hills. This area is under consideration fo…
Capulin Volcano National Monument
New Mexico
Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of …
Capulin Volcano National Monument
New Mexico
Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of …
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above ground. Hid…
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground …
Carlsbad Field Office Recreational Caves
New Mexico
The Carlsbad Field Office manages hundreds of caves and karst features. Many of them are appropriate for recre…
Carrizozo Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Carrizozo Lava Flow WSA is located in central New Mexico. This lava flow is believed to be one of the most…
Carson National Forest
New Mexico
Carson National Forest
New Mexico
Encompassing 1.5 million acres of northern New Mexico, Carson National Forest is home to Wheeler Peak at 13,16…
Casamero Chacoan Outliers Recreation Management Area
New Mexico
Casamero Pueblo was occupied by the Chacoan Anasazi between A.D. 1000 and 1125. It is an excellent example of …
Casamero Pueblo
New Mexico
Casamero Pueblo is small Chacoan Outlier located against the majestic backdrop of the brilliant red sandstone …
Cebolla Wilderness Area
New Mexico
The 61,600-acre Cebolla Wilderness is made up of sandstone mesas, canyons, and grassy valleys. Juniper and piñ…
Cedar Mountains Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Cedar Mountains WSA is located in southwestern New Mexico. The area is characterized by a southeast trendi…
Cerrillos Hills State Park
New Mexico
Cerrillos Hills State Park is New Mexico's newest park. Cerrillos Hills were originally known by the Spanish a…
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico
Today the massive buildings of the Ancestral Puebloan people still testify to the organizational and engineeri…
Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway
New Mexico
The Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is a 33-mile backcountry byway located in El Malpais National Conservat…
Chain of Craters Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The Chain of Craters WSA is located in west-central New Mexico within the El Malpais National Conservation Are…
Chamisa Wilderness Study Area
New Mexico
The northern portion of this WSA is arid, while the southern portion consists of a higher plateau dominated by…
Chamizal National Memorial
New Mexico
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder …