Pecos Canyon State Park
Notice: Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, ch… — details
- 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(505) 670-8196
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 6
Partial closure Closure: Seasonal Closures - Pecos Canyon State Park: Green Chili Waters Day Use Angler site Novemb…Seasonal Closures - Pecos Canyon State Park: Green Chili Waters Day Use Angler site November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, closed due to possible… (more)
Seasonal Closures - Pecos Canyon State Park: Green Chili Waters Day Use Angler site November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, closed due to possible icy road conditions through winter months, the opening and closing dates will depend on weather and road conditions.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Closure: Periodic operational closures due to construction of new park facilities.Periodic operational closures due to construction of new park facilities.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Closure: Mora Campground will be closed to the public starting May 28, 2025, for bridge and campgro…Mora Campground will be closed to the public starting May 28, 2025, for bridge and campground construction. Expected re-opening will be summer 2027.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, ch…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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Announcement: Construction on the bridge near Mora campground, and the campground itself will begin May …Construction on the bridge near Mora campground, and the campground itself will begin May 28, 2025, and will be closed until summer of 2027. Please… (more)
Construction on the bridge near Mora campground, and the campground itself will begin May 28, 2025, and will be closed until summer of 2027. Please follow all postings for your safety near construction area.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Road Conditions Beware of Pot holes on NM Highway 63Road Conditions Beware of Pot holes on NM Highway 63
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Pecos Canyon State Park is a park in San Miguel County, about 2 miles north of Pecos.
Popular activities here are fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in 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
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
Campground Facilities: 33 Primitive Sites; 9 First come, First serve; Terrero by Reservation Only; Mora by Reservation only
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 33 Primitive Sites; 9 First come, First serve; Terrero by Reservation Only; Mora by Reservation only | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: 33 Primitive Sites; 9 First come, First serve; Terrero by Reservation Only; Mora by Reservation only
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 28 Fish Hatchery Road
Pecos, NM 87552 - Nearest town
- Pecos — about 2 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.6096, -105.6769
- Phone
- (505) 670-8196
- Jordan.McGee@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 19, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
“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