Pancho Villa State Park – historical state park

Located near the US border with Mexico, this historical park features an exhibit hall and structures that capture the rich history of the Pancho Villa Raid and Camp Furlong. The exhibit hall also showcases the Punitive Expedition led by John “Black Jack” Pershing in 1916-1917. This military expedition to chase down Pancho Villa threatened to bring the United States and Mexico into direct conflict during the height of the Mexican Revolution in Mexico itself.

The park also offers educational tours and artifacts that are on display from this historical event

Want to visit?

This historical park offers a large campground with RV utility hookups, primitive tent camping, and opportunities for birding, hiking, biking, and exploring the border community. We offer seven sites for first-come first-serve at the South Loop of the park. Regular day use hours apply: 6 AM – 9 PM.

Travel tips:

• Make sure not to miss our Camp Furlong in March
• Nearby BLM land offers additional hiking, biking, and OHV opportunities
• Historic Puerto Palomas de Villa, Mexico is just 2.5 miles south of the park
• Local restaurants, shops, and plaza are just a short drive
• Park Elevation 4,073 ft

Amenities

• Campground Facilities:
  •  Developed Campsites: (Reservation Only)
    • 53 Electric Campsites (30 amp)
    • 8 Electric Campsites (50 amp)
    • 5 Non-Electric Campsites
    • Water in Campground
  • RV Dump Station
  • First Come, First Serve (South Loop)
    • 1 Primitive Sites
    • 6 Electrical Sites
  • Primitive Camping
    • “Boondocking” Available
• Restrooms:
  • Comfort Stations
  • Showers
  • Flush Toilets
• Cactus Garden
• Gift Shop by Friends Group
• Group Facilities:
  • 2 Group Picnic Shelters

CONTACT

Jonathin Horsley
Manager
Jonathin.Horsley@emnrd.nm.gov