Manzano Mountains State Park

About Manzano Mountains State Park

Manzano Mountains State Park was established in 1973. "Manzano" is Spanish for apple and refers to old apple orchards found in the town of Manzano. Manzano Mountains State Park is an excellent destination for hiking and camping. Nestled in the wooded foothills of the Manzanos, this park provides a quiet retreat and is a nice family get-away. Wildlife viewing, birding and photography along the many trails are great activities at this park. Manzano offers 23 developed camp sites, 9+ electrical sites, allows horseback riding, group shelters, electric hookups, restrooms, dump stations, and trails. Park Elevation 7,250 ft Make a reservation on the New Mexico State Parks reservation website.

How to Get There

Mile Marker 3, Highway 131 Mountainair, NM 87036 Make a reservation on the New Mexico State Parks reservation website.

Plan Your Visit to Manzano Mountains State Park

Heading to Manzano Mountains State Park? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)