Parks in New Mexico
Explore 228 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
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
New Mexico
The Las Vegas National Wildlife refuge is situated within a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Human h…
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
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
New Mexico
Birthplace of Smokey Bear, the famous wildfire prevention mascot who was discovered as an orphaned, badly burn…
Lincoln National Forest
New Mexico
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
New Mexico
This native wildlife zoo in Carlsbad, NM is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, exhibits more…
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
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
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
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
New Mexico
The Manzano WSA is under consideration for addition to the Manzano Wilderness managed by the Cibola National F…
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
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The McGregor Range includes over 606,000 acres of withdrawn public lands on the west side of Otero Mesa.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
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
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
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
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
New Mexico
The Mount Riley Wilderness Area is located in southern New Mexico approximately 30 miles southwest of Las Cruc…
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
New Mexico
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is the oldest national wildlife refuge in Texas and was established in 1935.…
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
New Mexico
Navajo Lake State Park is situated amid the San Juan River Canyon lands which is covered by Pinon and Juniper …