{"id":12175,"date":"2021-06-03T11:27:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T17:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/?page_id=12175"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:19:19","slug":"activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;ce4db8ec-b34b-42ae-b247-103d0a13f28d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1d9c0f5d-35f2-480d-b415-624f9e38b5a0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; module_class=&#8221;vertical-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#030303&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs font_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; use_home_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#030303&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#030303&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class_1=&#8221;sidebar&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;1400px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Explore Section&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe044;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;14px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-icon-right sidebar-toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c520cd6f-2a5a-44ab-ba51-0c6b314ff487&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;rgba(40,39,40,0.7)&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;12px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1D4784&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;145deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#1d4784 0%|#0585a5 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#1d4784&#8243; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#0585a5&#8243; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px|4px|12px|16px|true|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#dedede&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sofia-light nav-side&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#212121&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Activities in New Mexico State Parks<\/h2>\n<p>Try something dynamic and new at a park near you! Parks are open for kayaking, fishing, birding, hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and special events for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/camping.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"A blue camping tent at dusk\" class=\"wp-image-12223 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/camping.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/camping-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Camping<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best ways to experience a state park is is by camping under the stars. Different camping opportunities are available and whether you like to roll out your sleeping bag or curl up in your RV, state parks has it all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/activities\/camping\/\">For more info on Camping click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/birding.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Birds flying over water\" class=\"wp-image-12224 alignnone size-full\" style=\"float: left;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/birding.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/birding-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Birding<\/h3>\n<p>For a growing number of people, birding and wildlife viewing is a great adventure. State parks are great settings to observe the unique wildlife and birds in our state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/activities\/wildlife-watching\/\">For more info on Birding click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/boating.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Sail boat at sunset\" class=\"wp-image-12231 alignnone size-full\" style=\"float: left;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/boating.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/boating-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Boating<\/h3>\n<p><span>With lakes and rivers, New Mexico is the place to find your adventure whether it be motorboating, sailing, kayaking, rafting or canoeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/activities\/boating-2\/\" class=\"style6 ui-link\">For more info on Boating click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Fishing.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Silhouette of a man fishing at sunset\" class=\"wp-image-12232 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Fishing.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Fishing-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Fishing<\/h3>\n<p><span>Fishing, of all varieties, is one of the most popular activities at NM State Parks. Twenty-four parks have ponds, streams, rivers or lakes, providing a variety of different fishing experiences. From a lazy afternoon casting for pan-fish to a high-energy adventure of fishing for 40-inch tiger muskie, your State Parks have a lot to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/activities\/fishing\/\" class=\"style6 ui-link\">For more info on Fishing click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/horsebackrding.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Silhouettes of two people on horseback at dawn or dusk\" class=\"wp-image-12233 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/horsebackrding.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/horsebackrding-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Horseback Riding &amp; Facilities<\/h3>\n<p><span>Fishing, of all varieties, is one of the most popular activities at NM State Parks. Twenty-four parks have ponds, streams, rivers or lakes, providing a variety of different fishing experiences. From a lazy afternoon casting for pan-fish to a high-energy adventure of fishing for 40-inch tiger muskie, your State Parks have a lot to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/horsebackriding\/\" class=\"style6 ui-link\">For a park by park break out click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Hunting.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Deer silhouette in front of a sunset\" class=\"wp-image-12234 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Hunting.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Hunting-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Hunting in State Parks<\/h3>\n<p><span>State Parks has designated hunting areas and\/or properties that border approved hunting lands <\/span><span>in New Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ActivitiesOverview_webpages_Hunting_updated-logos_12.08.23.pdf\" class=\"style6 ui-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more info on hunting click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/dog.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dog holding leash\" class=\"wp-image-12235 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/dog.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/dog-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Pets in Parks<\/h3>\n<p><span>Domesticated pets are welcome, but policy states they must remain on a leash at all times, even in water. For more information call the park directly.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">For Map and Park listings click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The <\/span><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/rio-grande-nature-center-state-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">Rio Grande Nature Center State Park<\/a><span> does not allow pets in the park (except service animals.) You can however park in the RGNC parking lot for access to the the city of Albuquerque&#8217;s <\/span><span>Paseo Del Bosque trail. Day use fees apply.<\/span><br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/living-desert-zoo-and-gardens-state-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">Living Desert Zoo &amp; Gardens<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span>does not allow pets in the park (except service animals.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/scuba.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Two scuba divers with their faces down in the water\" class=\"wp-image-12236 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/scuba.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/scuba-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Scuba Diving<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextNormalBold10pt style1\">The following parks allow scuba and\/or snorkeling:<\/span><span><\/span><span class=\"style1\"><br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/bottomless-lakes-state-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">Bottomless Lakes<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Scuba diving in Lea Lake<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/conchas-lake-state-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">Conchas Lake<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Snorkeling and scuba diving are permitted in most areas<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/elephant-butte-lake-state-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">Elephant Butte Lake<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Scuba diving is permitted.<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/navajo-lake-state-park\/\" class=\"ui-link\">Navajo Lake<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Scuba diving is permitted<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/swim.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"A girl wearing a yellow life jacket jumping off a dock. The girl is repeated four times as she runs and jumps to give the illusion of a time lapse photo\" class=\"wp-image-12237 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/swim.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/swim-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Swimming in State Parks<\/h3>\n<p><span>There are many State Parks that allow you to swim. Make sure to call the park directly for changes in designated waters and seasonal closures.\u00a0<\/span><strong>We do not recommend cliff diving<\/strong><span>\u00a0as New Mexico&#8217;s terrain is very rocky in and out of water. Please remember to always wear your life jackets!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ActivitiesOverview_webpages_swiming.pdf\" class=\"ui-link\">For a list of Parks with swimming click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/hiking.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"A woman hiker with her back to the camera walks up a mountain trail\" class=\"wp-image-12243 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/hiking.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/hiking-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Trails<\/h3>\n<p><span>Hiking a trail is one of the best ways to get to know a park, and 22 of our 34 parks have established trail systems. Whether you are interested in an easy and quiet nature hike or if you want a more adventurous experience, hit the trail in a State Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/spd\/activities\/trails\/\" class=\"ui-link\">For more info on Trails and Hiking click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/snowshoeing.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"A person facing towards the camera wearing winter gear walks on snowshoes in a snow covered forest\" class=\"wp-image-12246 alignleft size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/snowshoeing.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/snowshoeing-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span>Winter Activities<\/h3>\n<p>Most parks are open year round creating opportunities for winter recreation. Snowshoeing, tubing, and ice-fishing are just some of the things to do during the winter season. Please note, if you are interested in Ice Fishing there is a mandated thickness of 9 inches of ice before the park opens up for the seasonal fishing.<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/bluewater-lake-state-park\/\">Bluewater Lake<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Ice-Fishing<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/eagle-nest-lake-state-park\/\">Eagle Nest Lake<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Ice-Fishing, Snow Kiting or Kite Sledding, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/fenton-lake-state-park\/\">Fenton Lake<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/hyde-memorial-state-park\/\">Hyde Memorial<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Tubing, Cross County Skiing<br \/><a href=\"\/spd\/find-a-park\/sugarite-canyon-state-park\/\">Sugarite Canyon<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Ice-Fishing<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Activities in New Mexico State Parks Try something dynamic and new at a park near you! 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