Cerrillos Hills State Park
Notice: Restriction: Off-road vehicles, shooting, camping, and fires are prohibited. — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(505) 474-0196
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Partial closure Closure: Recent heavy rains have made the park road impassable past the fee station on County Road …Recent heavy rains have made the park road impassable past the fee station on County Road 59. Even high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles may… (more)
Recent heavy rains have made the park road impassable past the fee station on County Road 59. Even high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles may experience difficulty. Trail conditions are wet and muddy.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Off-road vehicles, shooting, camping, and fires are prohibited.Off-road vehicles, shooting, camping, and fires are prohibited.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open hours? Call the park phone …Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open hours? Call the park phone at 505-474-0196. Expect a callback to arrange a meeting… (more)
Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open hours? Call the park phone at 505-474-0196. Expect a callback to arrange a meeting time at the visitor center. Only exact cash or check is accepted for payment.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Cerrillos Hills State Park is a park in Santa Fe County, about 17 miles southwest of Santa Fe.
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, historic sites, biking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Not stated | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: Other hours available by appointment.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Horseback ridingHikingPicnickingBikingMountain bikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 5 mi | — | 5 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 5 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 37 Main Street
Cerrillos, NM 87010 - Nearest town
- Santa Fe — about 17 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.4423, -106.1210
- Phone
- (505) 474-0196
- peter.lipscomb@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 1, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology