Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is located on the Rio Grande flyway, the park offers excellent birdwatching opportunities throughout the year.

There are indoor and outdoor wildlife viewing areas overlooking ponds, a native plant garden, and a pollinator garden. Visitors can also access the city-managed trails to the Rio Grande and Bosque. The Visitor Center offers informative displays and a unique Nature Shop.

The Rio Grande Nature Center welcomes visits by K-12 or adult school, scouting, religious, and other groups on a self-guided or guided basis.  All groups wishing to visit the park must register in advance by filling out the appropriate form linked below.

Click here for the K-12 youth group request form

Click here for the adult group request form

Travel Tips:

• The park is day-use only, with no camping
• Leashed pets are allowed in the parking area and on the adjacent city trails only
• Park Elevation 4,968 ft.

Rio Grande Web Cam 1

Rio Grande Web Cam 2

Amenities

• Gardens:
  • Mariposaville Pollinator GardenNative Plant Garden
• Gift Shop
  • Hours vary based on volunteer availability. Please call ahead to check the daily hours (505)344-7240
• Group Facilities:
  • Group Picnic Shelter
  • Education Building
• Picnic Tables
• Visitor Center:
  • Exhibits
  • Friendly Volunteers
• Wildlife Viewing Blinds
• Large Wildlife Pond
  • View in-person or online through two live cameras (above)

CONTACT

Levi Dean
Superintendent
levi.dean@emnrd.nm.gov
505-344-7240