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Parks in New Mexico

Explore 228 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.

Lake Valley Historic Townsite
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Lake Valley Historic Townsite

New Mexico

The mining town of Lake Valley was founded in 1878 after silver was discovered. Almost overnight, the small fr…

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

New Mexico

The Las Vegas National Wildlife refuge is situated within a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Human h…

Leasburg Dam State Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Leasburg Dam State Park

New Mexico

The historic Leasburg Dam, Leasburg Canal, and Dam Tender’s House perched at the edge of the bluff overlooking…

Leasburg Diversion Dam
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Leasburg Diversion Dam

New Mexico

Leasburg Diversion Dam, Rio Grande Project, is on the Rio Grande 62 miles north of El Paso at the head of Mes…

Lincoln National Forest
National Forest
Park

Lincoln National Forest

New Mexico

Birthplace of Smokey Bear, the famous wildfire prevention mascot who was discovered as an orphaned, badly burn…

1,725 sq mi
Lincoln National Forest
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Lincoln National Forest

New Mexico

Little Black Peak Wilderness Study Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

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 …

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
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…

Loco Lagoon
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Loco Lagoon

New Mexico

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

Lonesome Ridge Wilderness Study Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

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…

Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
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 …

Manzano Mountains State Park
State Park
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…

Manzano Wilderness Study Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Manzano Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

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

Mathers Wilderness Study Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

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…

McGregor Range
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

McGregor Range

New Mexico

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

McKittrick Canyon Wilderness Study Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

McKittrick Canyon Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico

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

Mescalero Sands North Dune Off-Highway Vehicle Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

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…

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
State Park
Park

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…

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
other
Park

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 …

Mount Riley Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Park

Mount Riley Wilderness Area

New Mexico

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

Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

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…

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

New Mexico

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

Nambe Badlands Trail
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Nambe Badlands Trail

New Mexico

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

Navajo Lake State Park
State Park
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 …