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NM State Parks•Mountainair, NM•9h from Austin
Manzano Mountains 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
$15–18/nt
Hookups
Electric
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
Poor
Water
On-site
Toilets
Yes
Best Season
Apr–Nov
Reservations
ReserveAmerica
Max Length
35 ft
Highlights
- ▶ Manzano Mountains at 7,250 ft — fall foliage rivals the Sangre de Cristos with a fraction of the crowds; 9 electric sites
- ▶ Cibola NF Fourth of July CG (dispersed) adjacent for overflow; Salinas Pueblo Missions NM within 25 mi
- ▶ Dump station with water fill available; electric-only (no water hookup at sites)
Planning Notes
NM 131 paved to park entrance. 23 sites; quiet and understated. No water at individual sites — fill at dump station water fill. From Austin: ~9 hrs via I-35 N → US-285 N → Moriarty → NM 55 → NM 60 → NM 131.
Contact: (505) 847-2820
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.