Coyote Creek State Park - Las Vegas, NM

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Coyote Creek State Park


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Coyote Creek State Park is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along a meandering stream. Enclosed by a forest of spruce and pine, the small valley displays abundant wildflowers and beautiful fall foliage. The park is ideal for fishing, family camping and leisurely nature walks.

The main attraction of the park is the opportunity to camp or picnic in pleasant surroundings, in a beautiful mountain setting, well away from the beaten track. Private campsites are scattered along the creek, which is sheltered by cottonwood trees and willow plants. The park's refreshing temperature offer relief during the height of New Mexico's summers, but heavy snows limit the use of the park in the winter.

Coyote Creek is stocked with rainbow trout and some native trout and according to the State Department of Game and Fish, the creek is the highest stock water in the state of New Mexico, per square foot of water. To increase the fishing potential, ponds have been created behind small dams constructed of natural rocks and beaver dams. The area contains a variety of game including deer and bear.

Facilities: The Coyote Creek State Park provides 47 developed campsites, 17 full hook-up campsites, and another 20 primitive tent sites. Restrooms and picnic areas are provided.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: A day usage fee and an overnight camping fee do apply.

Accessibility: The restrooms, showers, and group shelters are all 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 Coyote Creek State Park from:

Las Vegas travel north on NM State Highway 518, turn left onto NM State Highway 94, travel to Mora. Coyote Creek State Park is 17 miles north of Mora via NM 434.

Taos travel south on NM State Highway 518, turn left onto NM State Highway 434, travel to Coyote Creek.

Attractions Near
Coyote Creek State Park

Coyote Creek
Coyote Creek Campground
Lookout Trail

Address

Park Manager

P.O. Box 477

Guadalupita, New Mexico 87722

Phone
General: (505) 387-2328

Website

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