Nestled between high red sandstone bluffs along the Pecos River, near the picturesque Spanish-colonial village of Villanueva, lies Villanueva State Park.

Positively Picturesque
Villanueva State Park is a charming riverside park situated in a canyon of red and yellow sandstone cliffs. Towering cottonwoods and a variety of other native trees and shrubs add additional color to the landscape.

Providing Links to Area History
The park's adobe-style picnic shelters were designed and grouped to resemble a Spanish hamlet, similar to those that existed in the area in earlier times. A footbridge gives hikers access to trails leading along the river and up to a cliff-top with panorama views.

Getting There
To get to Villanueva  State Park from Las Vegas, take I-25 south for 23 miles to exit 323, and then go 15 miles south on NM 3.

Starting Friday April 1st,2011, we will start locking the gates at 9:00p.m., and leave the Bathhouse open 24 Hours a day. El Cerro Road and Campground will be opened , April 1st, 2011.

FAST FACTS

Gate Hours
             Summer

                 7 am- 9 pm        Winter

  7am-7pm

              Park Manager

       Ramon Gallegos Jr.

         575.421.2957  ramon.gallegos@state.nm.us

             Address
            PO Box 40

Villanueva, NM 87583

Land
          1,600 acres

Elevation
           5,600 feet

Precipitation

14.2 inches

Temperature
          January    55/38
          April         70/36
          July          89/62
          October    71/49

• Park Map

• Park Brochure

• Park Management Plan

• Park Photo Tour