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.
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:02AM MDT until September 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains and Upper Tularosa Valley. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County and Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County. In west central New Mexico, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A dangerous surge of monsoon moisture will arrive Tuesday and Wednesday with widespread heavy rain. Scattered occurrences of flash flooding are likely, and there will probably be some main stem river and tributary flooding, as the most likely rain amount by Wednesday afternoon exceeds 2 inches in many locations along and east of the central mountain chain, and 1 inch in many locations westward to the continental divide. Stronger storms will produce torrential rainfall at rates over 2 inches per hour, and storms will train repeatedly in succession over some locations, with locally heavier rain amounts reaching 4 to 6 inches over portions of central and eastern New Mexico. Heavy rain will likely continue Wednesday night over eastern areas, then showers and storms with locally heavy rainfall are forecast to return along and east of the continental divide again on Thursday. - Rapid runoff and flash flooding will be most likely in complex terrain, below recent burn scars, low-lying areas, urban areas, normally dry arroyos, and near rivers and streams. As the event unfolds, locations with saturated ground will also become prone to rapid runoff and flash flooding from additional rounds of storms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
Las Vegas Ranger Station Temporarily Closed
Due to facilities issues, the Las Vegas Ranger Station has temporarily shifted operations to the Pecos Office. We can meet with you in person at the Pecos Ranger Station or are available by phone to assist with questions, permits, and other services. Please call 505-757-6121 for assistance.
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 |
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