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Parks in New Mexico

Explore 219 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.

Caballo Reservoir

New Mexico

Recreation at Caballo Dam and reservoir, Rio Grande Project, is managed by the New Mexico Division of Parks a…

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Cabezon Wilderness Study Area

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 - …

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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…

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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…

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Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of …

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Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of …

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground …

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above ground. Hid…

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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…

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Carrizozo Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area

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…

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Carson National Forest

Carson National Forest

New Mexico

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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…

2,344 sq mi
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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 …

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Casamero Pueblo

Casamero Pueblo

New Mexico

Casamero Pueblo is small Chacoan Outlier located against the majestic backdrop of the brilliant red sandstone …

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Cebolla Wilderness Area

Cebolla Wilderness Area

New Mexico

The 61,600-acre Cebolla Wilderness is made up of sandstone mesas, canyons, and grassy valleys. Juniper and piñ…

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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…

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Cerrillos Hills State Park

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…

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

New Mexico

Today the massive buildings of the Ancestral Puebloan people still testify to the organizational and engineeri…

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Chain of Craters Back Country Byway

Chain of Craters Back Country Byway

New Mexico

The Chain of Craters Back Country Byway is a 33-mile backcountry byway located in El Malpais National Conserva…

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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…

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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…

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Chamizal National Memorial

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 …

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Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands

New Mexico

A mosaic of scattered mountain ranges and prairies spanning 1.6 million acres across central New Mexico, Cibol…

2,553 sq mi
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Cimarron Canyon State Park

Cimarron Canyon State Park

New Mexico

Know Before You Go! Cimarron Canyon State Park is closed due to the Ute Park Fire. Hyde Memorial, Fenton Lak…

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