Manzano Mountains State Park

Manzano Mountains State Park
Manzano Mountains State Park is located in New Mexico
Manzano Mountains State Park
Manzano Mountains State Park
Location in New Mexico
LocationTorrance County, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates34°36′12″N 106°21′39″W / 34.60333°N 106.36083°W / 34.60333; -106.36083[1]
Area160 acres (65 ha)[2]
Elevation7,250 ft (2,210 m)[3]
Established1973[2]
Administered byNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Manzano Mountains State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) north of Mountainair on the eastern slope of the Manzano Mountains. The park offers opportunities for camping, bird-watching, hiking, and photography.[4]

History

The park's 160 acres plus easement rights for an access road were purchased from the Candelaria family for $32,000 in 1973.[2]

Geology

The Manzano Mountains are a part of the same geological feature that formed the less remote and more developed Sandia Mountains to the north.

References

  1. ^ "Manzano Mountains State Park". Recreation.gov. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Manzano Mountains State Park Management Plan 2004-2008" (PDF). April 2004. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 28, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
  3. ^ "Manzano Mountains State Park". NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. March 11, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  4. ^ "Manzano Mountains State Park". NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. February 16, 2007. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2008.