New Mexico State Parks

06/19/2026

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This holiday weekend, we’re celebrating something new at a place that means so much to so many. Introducing the first ever Brew Dock at Elephant Butte Lake State Park — created in partnership by our friends at Marina Vista. 🍻

For generations, Elephant Butte Lake has been a gathering place for families, neighbors, and visitors from across New Mexico and the southwest. The Brew Dock at Marina del Sur invites park visitors to enjoy craft beer and cider, live music, food trucks, and scenic sunset views!

Remember to always wear a life jacket on the water and to designate a sober vehicle or vessel operator. is in full swing at your New Mexico State Park lakes.

Before you head out to the park, check website alerts, reservations, and current lake conditions. Find your new WONDER: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/

Photo: Marina Del Sur

06/18/2026

Yay! It’s National Go Fishing Day 🎣 Time to get outside and show off your best catch!

New Mexico State Parks offer 20+ fishing spots, from peaceful streams to wide‑open lakes. Cast a line, enjoy the sunshine, and share your photos with us! 📸👇

Before You Go:

NM State Parks officials are reminding visitors to check park alerts and reservation details ahead of time. Conditions can vary widely across the state, especially at lakes where water levels, weather, and access shift throughout the season.

A quick visit to the State Parks website gives you easy access to:

• Park Alerts — current conditions, closures, and safety notices
• Boating rules — updated guidance for safe recreation
• Find a Park — day-use availability, campground status, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures

Officials say checking online helps visitors avoid surprises and choose the right destination—whether you’re boating at Conchas Lake, fishing at Eagle Nest Lake, or relaxing along the Pecos River.

As drought conditions worsen, some lakes are experiencing lower‑than‑normal water levels, which can make boat launching and loading more challenging. Planning ahead ensures a safer, smoother trip.

Learn more at: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd

06/17/2026

📸 That’s a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who submitted images to the 2025 Reserve America Photo Contest / NM State Parks edition!

Our winners have now been notified, and prizes are on the way — which means it’s time to share the stories and moments behind these incredible shots.

Which one is your favorite?

🌲 Learn more about the winners and stories: https://www.reserveamerica.com/articles/camping/2025-new-mexico-state-parks-photo-contest-winners/

06/14/2026

¡Vámonos! Your visit is on us today in honor of

Come out and play outside, 🎉

Celebrate National New Mexico Day at all 35 State Parks with Free Day-Use*, Sunday June 14! 🌶️🌲💛

New Mexicans will receive free day-use access to every New Mexico State Park — 35 places to explore, experience, and enjoy your Land of Enchantment.

Share your Adventure's with Us! Tag .

* Parking fees apply at the Rio Grande Nature Center, and per‑person entry fees continue to apply at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

We love our marina concessionaires! From Elephant Butte to Navajo, our marina’s bring you closer to the water!

Thank you: Marina Del Sur, Marina at Ute Lake - Logan, New Mexico, Navajo Lake Marina! 😍

Today is National Marina Day! National Marina Day brings people together where so many boating adventures begin. It is a day to celebrate the dock teams, boating community, waterfront visitors, and everyday explorers who make marinas welcoming places to learn, gather, and get ready for time on the water.

Adventure starts at the marina. Safety starts with you.

Learn more at https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/national-marina-day/

06/13/2026

We’re so proud to join New Mexico Foster Families for the annual New Mexico Child First Network free fishing day! Did you know? Foster families get an annual day-use pass and up to 3 consecutive nights of camping!

¡Vámonos! Let’s go New Mexico! Get outside and visit one of our 35 wonders today!

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

If you’re on Kirtland Air Force Base tomorrow, stop by and meet New Mexico State Parks at the Job Fair in the Consolidated Support Building from 0900–1200. 🫡

Tomorrow is our monthly Hiring Event. This event to open to anyone who has Base Access from 0900-1200 at the Consolidated Support Building. If you have any questions, please call the front desk at 846-0741.

06/11/2026

Some of New Mexico’s best stories begin outdoors. 🌄

This spring, Coyote Creek State Park opened the first cabin accommodations in New Mexico State Parks history. 🪄

🌲 Surrounded by ponderosa pines, mountain streams, and generations of northern New Mexico history, the cabins create new opportunities for visitors to experience one of our state’s most beloved mountain parks.

It’s an exciting milestone not only for Coyote Creek, but for the future of outdoor recreation across New Mexico. 🏕️

Thank you to New Mexico Magazine for capturing the spirit of this special place.🙌

Our parks are your parks. ¡Vámonos! Let’s go New Mexico! 😎

Coyote Creek State Park now offers cozy cabin stays in northern New Mexico, with forest views, trails, fishing, and stargazing.