Hiking Near Me in Ruidoso, nm
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo, NM
Set against the dramatic Sacramento Mountains, this park features a historic ranch house, quiet camping in the Chihuahuan Desert, and the unique oasis of pools of water under the cottonwood... Read More
White Sands National Park
19955 US-70, Alamogordo, NM
Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert and preserves a piece of New Mexico's unique geology. Typically, gypsum is rarely found as sand because it... Read More
Bottomless Lakes State Park
545 A Bottomless Lakes Rd, Roswell, NM
Located just 14 miles southeast of Roswell, Bottomless Lakes State Park is your place for bottomless fun! Enjoy non-motorized boating in your kayak or canoe, camp, fish, picnic, swim, hike, go... Read More
Manzano Mountains State Park
Mile Marker 3, Hwy 131, Mountainair, NM
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... Read More
Leasburg Dam State Park
12712 State Park Road, Radium Springs, NM
A short 25 minute drive from bustling Las Cruces brings you to this quiet park along the Rio Grande. Leasburg Dam State Park offers peace and relaxation, a beautiful cactus garden, several... Read More
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
101 Hwy 195, Elephant Butte, NM
If you like camping, fishing, boating, or just being outdoors, Elephant Butte is for you. There is plenty of water and plenty of beach room and this is New Mexico's largest State Park. Elephant... Read More
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
1504 Miehls Drive North, Carlsbad, NM
This native wildlife zoo, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, exhibits more than 40 species of animals and hundreds of species of plants native to the Chihuahuan Desert. The... Read More
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM
The park's cultural resources represent a long and varied continuum of human use starting in prehistoric times, and illustrating many adaptations to the Chihuahuan Desert environment. Human... Read More
Sumner Lake State Park
32 Lakeview Lane, Sumner Lake, NM
This lake on the grassy plains offers many activities, such as boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and birding. Relax at a campsite with views of the lake after a hike along the... Read More
Villanueva State Park
135 Dodge Road, Villanueva, NM
The park is nestled between high sandstone bluffs that form a canyon along the Pecos River. Camp or picnic under the shade of cottonwood trees. Enjoy fishing, birding, wildflower viewing, or... Read More
Santa Rosa Lake State Park
NM Highway 91, Santa Rosa, NM
This reservoir on the plains of eastern New Mexico offers fishing, boating, camping and hiking, as well as abundant bird watching opportunities. Equestrians are welcome at the Los Tanos... Read More
Cerrillos Hills State Park
37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM
Cerrillos Hills, New Mexico's 35th State Park, is a year-round, day-use park located off the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. You will cross paths with... Read More
Rockhound State Park
9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM
The rugged slopes of the Little Florida Mountains are the setting for this park, which boasts trails, unique geology, wildflower displays, and a peaceful campground. The stunning scenery of the... Read More
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
BLM Road 1011, County Road 22, Cochiti Pueblo, NM
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering an opportunity to observe, study, and experience the geologic processes that shape natural... Read More
Hyde Memorial State Park
740 Hyde Park Road, Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico’s first State Park is set in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains amongst a forest of pines along Little Tesuque Creek. The park is a short drive from Santa Fe and offers excellent group... Read More
City of Rocks State Park
327 Hwy 61, Faywood, NM
Formed of volcanic ash 30 million years ago and sculpted by wind and water into rows of monolithic blocks, City of Rocks State Park takes its name from these incredible rock formations. Cactus... Read More
Oasis State Park
1891 Oasis Rd, Portales, NM
You’ll find this true oasis just north of Portales, NM. Oasis State Park is set among cottonwood trees, shifting sand dunes, and a small fishing lake. Although fishing is the park’s main draw,... Read More
Valles Caldera National Preserve
39201 New Mexico 4, Jemez Springs, NM
About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 13-mile wide circular depression now known as the Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain... Read More
Fenton Lake State Park
455 Fenton Lake Road, Jemez Springs, NM
The Jemez Mountains provide the backdrop for this stunning year-round retreat surrounded by beautiful ponderosa pine forests. Fenton Lake State Park is a mellow mountain escape. The Rio Cebolla... Read More
