NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those looking for an outdoor activity during the Thanksgiving break have a cheap option with state parks here in New Mexico.
The State Energy and Mineral Department said Black Friday will be a free-use day for all 35 parks in the Land of Enchantment. However, some parks may be closed due to seasonal hours.
The department is encouraging those who take advantage of the free-use day to dress in layers, stay hydrated, and practice "leave no trace" principles.
The free day-use access will be available from each of the parks opening to closing hours on November 29.
The parks involved in New Mexico are listed below:
- Bluewater Lake
- Bottomless Lakes
- Brantley Lake
- Caballo Lake
- Cerrillos Hills
- Cimarron Canyon
- City of Rocks
- Clayton Lake
- Conchas Lake
- Coyote Creek
- Eagle Nest Lake
- Elephant Butte Lake
- El Vado Lake
- Fenton Lake
- Heron Lake
- Hyde Memorial
- Leasburg Dam
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- Manzano Mountains
- Mesilla Valley Bosque
- Morphy Lake
- Navajo Lake
- Oasis
- Oliver Lee Memorial
- Pancho Villa
- Pecos Canyon
- Percha Dam
- Rio Grande Nature Center
- Rockhound
- Santa Rosa Lake
- Storrie Lake
- Sugarite Canyon
- Sumner Lake
- Ute Lake
- Villanueva
To check for specific hours, click here, and select the park you'd like to visit.
