• Bluewater Lake State Park
• Bottomless Lakes State Park
• Brantley Lake State Park
• Caballo Lake State Park
• Cimarron Canyon State Park
• City of Rocks State Park
• Clayton Lake and Dinosaur Trackways State Park
• Conchas Lake State Park
• Coyote Creek State Park
• Eagle Nest Lake State Park
• Elephant Butte Lake State Park
• El Vado Lake State Park
• Fenton Lake State Park
• Heron Lake State Park
• Hyde Memorial State Park
• Leasburg State Park
• Navajo Lake State Park
• Manzano Mountains State Park
• Morphy Lake State Park
• Oasis State Park
• Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
• Pancho Villa State Park
• Percha Dam State Park
• Rockhound State Park
• Santa Rosa Lake State Park
• Sumner Lake State Park
• Storrie Lake State Park
• Sugarite Canyon State Park
• Ute Lake State Park
• Villanueva State Park

• Cerrillos Hills State Park
• Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
• Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
• Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Yes. We encourage you to buy a Day Use Pass online from Reserve America even before you get to the park. You can also buy your $5 Day Use Pass when you get to the park at one of our many self-pay stations.

We encourage visitors to have the exact cash amount, as change cannot be made through the self-pay system.

To purchase a Day Use Pass – Click Here

• Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Check in time is 4pm, after this deadline the site will open for new reservations. No Refunds.
• Campsite check-out time is 2:00 p.m
• Campsites can be reserved six (6) months in advance.
• Campers may not retain and leave a campsite vacant for more than 24 hours.
• Campers are prohibited from moving to another camp site once in the park without coordinating the move with state park staff.

The reservation fee is non-refundable.

• Reservation – non-refundable
  • $4 for 1 night,
  • $8 for 2 nights and
  • $12 for 3 or more nights.
• Cancellation fee per night
  • $9 for 1 night
  • $13 for 2 nights
  • $17 for 3 or more nights.

• It may take up to three weeks to receive your pass in the mail.
• To ensure effective delivery, please double-check your mailing address and immediately contact Reserve America to update the address if needed. [1-877-664-7787]
• If making an online reservation the ACP number must be entered at the time of online checkout.
• State Park staff will verify your pass upon your arrival. Your ACP has two parts, one for your tow vehicle and one for the camping unit. The tow vehicle portion of your ACP must be permanently affixed to the lower left-hand portion of your tow vehicle windshield. The camping unit portion of the ACP must be affixed to a window on your camping unit where it is visible from the outside. If you don’t have a camping unit (i.e. tent camping) both parts of the ACP must be permanently affixed to the lower left-hand portion of your vehicle. An ACP is valid for a full 12 months from the month and year of issue.
• An ACP covers the base camping fee and can only be applied during the valid 12-month pass period.
• The ACP can only be used by the person who purchased it; it cannot be transferred to another person.
• The ACP cannot be used for more than one campsite at a time.
• The ACP cannot be used to make reservations at more than one state park for the same period of time.

• ADU is valid for a full 12 months from the month and year of issue.
• ADU is not valid for reservations.
• ADU is not valid for camping, yurts, lodge, cabins, or reservation of group shelters.
• An ADU should hang from the rearview mirror of your vehicle when your vehicle is parked in a New Mexico State Park.
• An ADU placard is transferable and valid in any vehicle.
• Retain this letter (or a copy) in your vehicle and keep a copy safe at home, as it serves as your receipt.
• An ADU entitles you to day admission at 34 of 35 New Mexico State Parks. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in Carlsbad is the only state park for which separate entry fees are charged.
• Vehicles in the park between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. are subject to camping fees.
• Customers with an ADU can access event facilities (e.g., group shelter, lodge, rally site) to attend an event for the day.

National/Federal discount passes are not accepted at NM State Parks. This includes Golden Age and Golden Access.

• PLEASE NOTE: The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, Cerrillos Hills State Park, and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens do not offer camping but will continue to provide day-use access. Please visit their park page for hours of operation.

Some visitor centers, group shelters, and special-use facilities are closed. Check the specific park page for additional information.

Group shelters are available in some parks by reservation. Check the specific park pages and the campsite reservations pages for additional information.

In parks that are open for camping, some parks may allow for campfires and others may not depending on the local fire conditions. Please see the Parks Alerts section for each park for the latest on fire restrictions and other information.

Pets are allowed at most state parks. At Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park only service dogs are allowed. Please remember to bring food and water for your furry friends.

Before heading out on the water, please ensure your boat registration (Certificate of Number) is current. All N.M. Motor Vehicle Division offices are open for vessel registration and expired registration can be renewed online. Click here to renew your registration online. For all other vessel processing, the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division field offices are open for appointments. Click here to make an appointment.

Some parks have designated no swimming areas. In areas where swimming is allowed, swim at your own risk. It is recommended that children have adult supervision and wear a life-jacket when they are near the water (e.g., shoreline, river bank).

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