Pecos Canyon State Park
Open year-round with reduced capacity. Mora Campground is closed through summer 2027 for bridge and campground reconstruction. Stage II fire restrictions are in effect as of April 6, 2026, prohibiting all campfires, charcoal, and wood stoves. Liquid petroleum/LPG devices are permitted only in areas cleared of flammable materials.
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Herbicide Application in Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area
Starting the week of June 1 , contractors will be applying herbicide to invasive plants in the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area. Signs will be posted near treatment areas stating the name of the herbicide or management strategy used and the dates of when to avoid the area. Efforts will…
Temporary area, road, and trail closures for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon post-fire impacts
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestPecos/Las Vegas Ranger District TEMPORARY AREA, ROAD, AND TRAIL CLOSURES FOR HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON POST-FIRE IMPACTSPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are…
About
New Mexico's 35th state park, Pecos Canyon sits at the gateway to the Pecos Wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Located just a short drive from Santa Fe and north of the Village of Pecos, this high-elevation park (7,628-8,196 feet) is surrounded by Santa Fe National Forest and offers prime mountain camping with world-class trout fishing on the Pecos River and its tributaries. The park has 30 primitive campsites spread across three camping areas: Bert Clancy (9 sites), Terrero (8 sites), and Mora (11 sites, currently closed for construction through summer 2027). Each site includes a fire ring and parking. Vault toilets are available, but campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is provided. The park also features a group shelter (Jamie Koch) that accommodates up to 80 people. Reservations are available through ReserveAmerica up to 6 months in advance, though some walk-up sites are also available. Dispersed camping is not allowed within the park. Peak season runs April through October, with walk-in camping available November through March.
Directions
From Santa Fe, take I-25 north to Exit 299 (Glorieta/Pecos). Follow NM Highway 50 east to the Village of Pecos, then turn north onto NM Highway 63. The park entrance is approximately 13 miles north on Highway 63. Note: potholes present on NM Highway 63.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Anthony.segura@emnrd.nm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (505) 670-8196 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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