New Mexico State Parks
Introduction to New Mexico state parks
Some generalities about New Mexico state parks, known for trails, mountains, etc, then list them out.
Bottomless Lakes State Park
Park Address: 545 Bottomless Lakes Rd, Roswell, NM 88203
Park Description: Established in 1933, it was the first state park in New Mexico.
Popular Park Sites: Lake, Fishing, Hiking and Viewpoints.
Bottomless Lakes State Park Visitors Guide
City of Rocks State Park
Park Address: 327 New Mexico 61, Faywood, NM 88034
Park Description: City of Rocks State Park is a state park in New Mexico, consisting of large sculptured rock formations in the shape of pinnacles or boulders rising as high as 40 feet.
Popular Park Sites: Flaming Rock Trail, Castle Rocks Climbing, California Trail and Twin Sisters campsites.
City of Rocks Park Visitors Guide
Heron Lake State Park
Park Address: Los Ojos, NM 87551
Park Description: This scenic recreational area with a sizable lake offers camping, hiking, fishing & sailing.
Popular Park Sites: Heron Dam, El Vado Lake, Rio Chama and cross-country skiing.
Heron Lake State Park Visitors Guide
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Park Address: 101 NM-195, Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Park Description: This park preserves the historical battlefield on which the American Revolutionary War's Battle of Monmouth was waged.
Popular Park Sites: Elephant Butte Reservoir, Kayaking, Fishing and Rio Grande River.