Nestled in the wooded foothills of the Manzano (the Spanish word for apple tree) Mountains, Manzano Mountains State Park is an excellent place for fishing, bird watching, photography, hiking and cross country skiing.

Arbor o' Alligators and More  
Located in the Manzano Mountains, the park is steward of numerous species of trees. The dominant tree of the area is the ponderosa pine, however alligator juniper dot the landscape. The Alligator Juniper is named for the checkered pattern on the bark of older trees, which resembles an alligator's hide.

Trail Trek
Come explore the heart of the Manzano Mountains. During the winter months, Manzano Mountain State Park offers the outdoor enthusiast exhilarating opportunities for snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Beauty abounds all year round!

Manzano Migration
The Manzano Mountains play an important role as a raptor flyway. Some birds may fly 200 miles in a day and several thousand miles in a season. The park has a field checklist available to visitors who enjoy bird watching.

Getting There
Manzano Mountains State Park is 16 miles northwest of Mountainair via NM highways 55 and 131.

* Manzano Mountains State Park is not affiliated with Manzano Lake.

Please contact Torrance County about Manzano Lake at 505-246-4725 for more information.

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Park Management     

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    Park  Manager
      Kelli Halsell
      (505) 847-2820
       
kellisue.halsell@state.nm.us

          Address
       HC-66, Box 202
  Mountainair, NM 87036

             Land
         160 Acres

        Elevation
        7,600 feet

      Precipitation
        14.2 inches

        Temperature
        January    48/20
        April         67/41
        July          86/53
        October    68/36
         

Current Fire Restrictions

To be Lifted 8 a.m. June 26, 2009  

Campfires, charcoal grills and stove fires are prohibited except in developed camp and picnic grounds where grills are provided.

•  Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters meeting safety specifications are allowed.

•  Smoking is allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building; a developed recreation site; or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter and free of all flammable material.