New Mexico State Parks

New Mexico’s state parks offer a window into the state’s dramatic and diverse landscapes, where desert meets mountains and history blends with nature. Elephant Butte Lake State Park draws visitors with its expansive reservoir and sunny shores, while City of Rocks captivates with its otherworldly volcanic formations, and Bottomless Lakes offers tranquil waters set against the rugged desert. Whether discovering ancient petroglyphs at Rockhound or fishing in the cool alpine streams of Cimarron Canyon, New Mexico’s parks invite exploration of a land shaped by nature’s extremes and rich heritage.