NM State Parks•Mora, NM•8.5h from Austin

Coyote Creek State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$20/nt

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

ReserveAmerica

Max Length

35 ft

Highlights

▶ Coyote Creek streamside forest (spruce, pine, aspen) with fly fishing for Rio Grande cutthroat; 35 sites at 7,700 ft
▶ 5 additional W/E RV sites with modern hookups and shelters added March 2026; actively improving park
▶ Viable alternative to Cimarron Canyon SP (which is closed Mar 1–Oct 31, 2026 for renovation)

Planning Notes

New 2026 hookup sites accommodate trailers up to 35 ft; older primitive sites are 18 ft max. NM 434 paved to park entrance. Mora (17 mi S via NM 434/NM 518) for supplies. From Austin: ~8.5 hrs via I-35 N → I-25 N → Wagon Mound → Mora.

Contact: (505) 387-2328

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.