Manzano Mountains State Park
2 notices: Closure: Park closed for winter season from December 1 through March 31, however, the actual openin… · Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, cha… — details
- Status
- Temporarily closed
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 23 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(505) 469-7608
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 5
Closure Closure: Park closed for winter season from December 1 through March 31, however, the actual openin…Park closed for winter season from December 1 through March 31, however, the actual opening and closing dates will depend on weather and road… (more)
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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, cha…Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State… (more)
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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs)(to include but not limited to: ATVs, Dirt Bik…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… (more)
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).
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: All campers and vehicles must be parked within a designated camping/parking space to keep …All campers and vehicles must be parked within a designated camping/parking space to keep roads clear for traffic.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: The water available in the park is for use in the park only, for campers and day use visit…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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Torrance County, about 27 miles southeast of Los Lunas, Manzano Mountains State Park covers about 1,700 acres.
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and hiking. Camping is available: 23 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Facilities 23 Developed Campsites; 9 + E Sites (30 amp); Water in Campground | 23 | 9 + E Sites (30 amp); Water in Campground | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: 23 Developed Campsites; 9 + E Sites (30 amp); Water in Campground
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 3.5 mi | — | 3.5 Miles; Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 3.5 Miles; Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
✓ 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
- Mile Marker 3, Hwy 131
Mountainair, NM 87036 - Nearest town
- Los Lunas — about 27 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.6176, -106.3603
- Phone
- (505) 469-7608
- levi.dean@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 8, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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