Sedillo, NM

Bandelier National Monument

National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.

Entrance: $25

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tour...

Weather: Spring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of...

Hyde Memorial State Park

State Park

345 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, y...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits

Weather: The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.

Manzano Mountains State Park

State Park

1,700 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Morphy Lake State Park

State Park

18 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pecos National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and imagine Pecos through the centuries. Visit sites where cultural demonstrations and traditional pract...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shop...

Weather: Pecos National Historical Park is located at nearly 7,000 feet in altitude in the high desert region of Northern New Mexico. Please know your limits at this high desert altitude. We recommend that you...

Petroglyph National Monument

National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual si...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: Altitude approx. 5000 ft. Usually sunny and dry, with low relative humidity. Winter temperatures range from 40 to 50 degrees F. Summer temperatures range from 88-99 degrees F. 278 days of sunshine per...

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

National Monument

Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history—a time entrenched with cultural borrowing, conflict and struggles. These sites continue to stand as reminders of the Spanish and Puebl...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Sh...

Weather: Salinas Pueblo Missions is located at an elevation of 6100-6500 ft (1860-1980 m) in an arid climate. Average annual rainfall is about 15 inches. Winters can be cold and snowy. Summer highs are above 9...

Valles Caldera National Preserve

National Preserve

About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native p...

Entrance: $25

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Ba...

Weather: Each season offers a different experience: lush springs, moderate summers, golden falls, and snowy winters. Average temperatures are 22°F (-6 C) in January and 60°F (16 C) in July. Temperature extreme...

Villanueva State Park

State Park

1,603 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0