Manzano Mountains State Park

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

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.