| Facilities: Central Recreation Area provides restrooms. Reservations: Certain campsites at Central Recreation Area do require reservations. Best Time To Visit: Unknown Fees: A day usage fee and an overnight camping fee do apply. Accessibility: The restrooms are handicap accessible. Rules: Know all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park. Drive only on designated roadways and obey posted speed limits. Camp only in the designated areas. Keep pets on leashes. (It is a good idea to have proof of current rabies immunizations when traveling with pets in New Mexico since it is required by law in some of the state's recreation areas.) Do not feed the wildlife. Be aware that vandalizing, defacing, or removing antiquities, minerals, plants or wildlife is absolutely prohibited. Bring your own firewood since none is available in the park. Bring and drink ample water, at least one gallon per day per person, and allow for the extreme heat of the desert in the summer. Directions: To get to Central Recreation Area from Santa Rosa, drive east on I-40 to Tucumcari. The Park is 34 miles northwest of Tucumcari via NM 104. | 
