Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
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- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 437-8284
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, char…Stage I Fire Restrictions Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, except within a developed… (more)
Stage I Fire Restrictions Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, except within a developed recreation site, or improved site. The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices is allowed. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Announcement: The entry to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is currently under construction. This work is …The entry to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is currently under construction. This work is projected to wrap up around December 2026. The park will be… (more)
The entry to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is currently under construction. This work is projected to wrap up around December 2026. The park will be open during this time with the following exceptions: The group area will be closed. No overflow camping will be available. The dump station will be closed. Alternate dump sites available upon request. Sites 9-13 are the closest to the construction zone. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Alert Announcement: The park's gate is open 24/7.The park's gate is open 24/7.
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Overview
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is a park in Otero County, about 10 miles south of Alamogordo.
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with electric and water hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
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 15 water + electric (30 amp); 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); Dump station; 24 developed dry sites (8 with tent pads); 2 ADA developed dry sites; 6 water hydrants for non-electric sites | — | 15 water + electric (30 amp); 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); 6 water hydrants for non-electric sites | — |
| Reservation Sites Year Round June through September; 15 water & electric (30 amp); 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); 12 ADA non-electric; 14 water & electric (30 amp); 1 water & electric (50 amp); 2 ADA non-electric; 1 ADA water & electric 50 amp; 24 non-electric; Primitive Camping: None | — | 15 water & electric (30 amp); 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); 12 ADA non-electric; 14 water & electric (30 amp); 1 water & electric (50 amp); 2 ADA non-electric; 1 ADA water & electric 50 amp; 24 non-electric | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: 15 water + electric (30 amp); 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); Dump station; 24 developed dry sites (8 with tent pads); 2 ADA developed dry sites; 6 water hydrants for non-electric sites
Reservation Sites Year Round: June through September; 15 water & electric (30 amp); 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); 12 ADA non-electric; 14 water & electric (30 amp); 1 water & electric (50 amp); 2 ADA non-electric; 1 ADA water & electric 50 amp; 24 non-electric; Primitive Camping: None
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
Trails: Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding; Guided Tours of the Historic Oliver Lee Ranch House -Contact Park for current schedule
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ 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.
Accessibility
1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); 2 ADA developed dry sites; 1 ADA water + electric (50 amp); 12 ADA non-electric; 2 ADA non-electric; 1 ADA water & electric 50 amp
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 409 Dog Canyon Rd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310 - Nearest town
- Alamogordo — about 10 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.7477, -105.9183
- Phone
- (575) 437-8284
- Katherine.German@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 26, 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