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Manzano Mountains State Park

Announcements

All campers and vehicles must be parked within a designated camping/parking space to keep roads clear for traffic.
    Posting Dates: 05-24-2026 - ongoing
The water available in the park is for use in the park only, for campers and day use visitors, and may not be transported off the State Park property.
    Posting Dates: 04-20-2026 - ongoing

Closures

Park closed for winter season from December 1 through March 31, however, the actual opening and closing dates will depend on weather and road conditions.
    Posting Dates: 9/8/2026 - ongoing

Restrictions

Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 10/2/2026 - ongoing
The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs)(to include but not limited to: ATVs, Dirt Bikes, snowmobiles, side by sides, golf carts, etc.) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
    Posting Dates: 10/2/2026 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Restriction (pdf)



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ADDRESS & PHONE

Mile Marker 3, Hwy 131
Mountainair NM 87036
505-469-7608

 
 
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