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Parks in New Mexico

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

Little Black Peak Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

The Little Black Peak WSA is located in the central part of New Mexico. At 5,676 feet, Little Black Peak, the …

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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

New Mexico

This native wildlife zoo in Carlsbad, NM is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, exhibits more…

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Loco Lagoon

New Mexico

Loco Lagoon, formerly known as Conoco Lake, is a three-acre freshwater pond providing habitat for wildlife and…

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Lonesome Ridge Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

Lonesome Ridge WSA is located in southern New Mexico, about 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad on the eastern side…

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear …

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Manzano Mountains State Park

Manzano Mountains State Park

New Mexico

Manzano Mountains State Park was established in 1973. "Manzano" is Spanish for apple and refers to old apple o…

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Manzano Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

The Manzano WSA is under consideration for addition to the Manzano Wilderness managed by the Cibola National F…

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Mathers Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

The Mathers WSA is located in eastern New Mexico, about 40 miles east of Roswell. The area is on the edge of t…

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McGregor Range

New Mexico

The McGregor Range includes over 606,000 acres of withdrawn public lands on the west side of Otero Mesa. These…

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McKittrick Canyon Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

The McKittrick Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad. It …

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Mescalero Sands North Dune Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Mescalero Sands North Dune Off-Highway Vehicle Area

New Mexico

More than 610 acres of towering 90+ foot sand dunes await your enjoyment in the Mescalero Sands North Dune Off…

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Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

New Mexico

Mesilla Valley Bosque State park preserves a bosque along the Rio Grande. The park consists of river woodlands…

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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

New Mexico

Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by …

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Mount Riley Wilderness Area

New Mexico

The Mount Riley Wilderness Area is located in southern New Mexico approximately 30 miles southwest of Las Cruc…

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Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

The Mudgetts WSA is located in southern New Mexico about 30 miles southwest of the city of Carlsbad. The WSA i…

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Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

New Mexico

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is the oldest national wildlife refuge in Texas and was established in 1935.…

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Nambe Badlands Trail

New Mexico

The Nambe Badlands Trail consists of two loops that cover about 5 miles of rolling terrain with several steep …

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Navajo Lake State Park

Navajo Lake State Park

New Mexico

Navajo Lake State Park is situated amid the San Juan River Canyon lands which is covered by Pinon and Juniper …

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Navajo Reservoir - Colorado

New Mexico

Navajo Dam was completed in 1963. The reservoir is one of the four initial units of the Colorado River Storage…

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Navajo Reservoir - New Mexico

New Mexico

Navajo Dam, at an elevation of 6,085 feet, was completed in 1963 and is the principal storage feature for the …

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Ojito Wilderness Area

New Mexico

Ojito Wilderness encompasses more than 11,000 acres of rugged high desert southwest of San Ysidro, New Mexico.…

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Ojito Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

The Ojito WSA is located adjacent to, and is under consideration for addition to, the Ojito Wilderness. Please…

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Old Spanish National Historic Trail

New Mexico

Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between …

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Old Spanish National Historic Trail (NM)

New Mexico

The Old Spanish National Historic Trail links Santa Fe and Los Angeles across six states and 2,700 miles. It t…

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