Coyote Creek

About

Coyote Creek State Park is nestled at 7,667 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, about an hour southeast of Taos near the village of Guadalupita. The park surrounds Coyote Creek, a clear mountain stream known for excellent fly fishing, with beaver dams and ponds scattered throughout the landscape. The campground offers 38 camping sites across multiple loops, including the North Meadow Electric Loop with 30-amp hookups and the newer Aserradero Sawmill Loop featuring 50-amp electric sites with shelters. The Aserradero Loop, completed in 2026, added five modern cabins to the park, marking the first cabin accommodations in New Mexico State Parks' 93-year history. Each cabin includes electric power, interior lighting, a wood stove, and a dedicated water hydrant. One cabin and two RV sites are fully ADA-accessible. The campground also features a river group shelter that accommodates up to 50 people with four electric RV sites. Facilities include modern restrooms with flush toilets, showers, potable water, and a dump station. Pull-through sites are available for larger RVs up to 40 feet. Five developed sites remain first-come-first-served for those without reservations. Hiking trails totaling about two miles wind through the park with creek crossings, and the area supports diverse wildlife and bird populations.

Directions

17 miles north of Mora via Highway 518 to Highway 434, or 14 miles south of Black Lake via Highway 120 to Highway 434. Located at Highway 434, Mile Marker 17.