ANNOUNCEMENT: 

On January 1, 2025, the New Mexico State Parks Division implemented changes to its Fees and Boating Rules. These changes include differentiation in resident and non-resident camping and day-use fees. The changes also impact life jacket wear and boat registration fees on human-powered vessels.

The following downloadable fliers provide a synopsis of these changes that are currently in effect.

Parks Fee Changes (PDF)

Boating Rule Changes (PDF)

Fee Change: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)

Official Fees Adjustments & Rule Amendments as of January 1, 2025

The following documents contain all amendments to the 2025 New Mexico State Parks Fees

18.17.2 NMAC New (PDF)
18.17.2 NMAC Repeal (PDF)
19.5.1 NMAC New
19.5.1 NMAC Repeal (PDF)
19.5.2 NMAC Amendment (PDF)
19.5.6 NMAC Amendment (PDF)

Camping Fees 

• Camping fees are per vehicle, per night, per walk-in/bicycle
• Camping at a site with an electric and/or sewer hook-up requires payment of the hook-up fee even if the camper does not use the utility.
• For all other fees, go to the Fees and Permits webpage.

Campground Amenities

Vault Toilets – the most basic restroom, no running water
Comfort Stations – a restroom with flushing toilets and sinks with running water
Showers – some comfort stations feature showers
Check specific park for drinking water availability

Campsite Utilities

Developed Campsites may feature the following utility hookups:

• Electric Hook-up (30 or 50 amps)
• Water Hook-up
• Sewer Hook-up

Camping at a site with an electric and/or sewer hook-up requires payment of the hook-up fee even if the camper does not use the utility.

Check the specific park “Activities and Amenities” webpage for the type and number of hook-ups available at each park.

Reserving a Campsite

• Most campgrounds have a certain number of campsites that can be reserved in advance online.
• Campsites can be reserved 6 months in advance.
• Click here to make a Reservation

Specialized Camping

Group Camping:

• Camping areas for large groups usually feature a large group shelter.
• Requires advance reservation fee for the group shelter ($30 or $50) in addition to camping or day-use fees for each vehicle.

RV Rally Sites:

• Areas set aside for groups of RVs, such as on a beach.
• A reservation fee is required for the area in addition to camping or day-use fees for each vehicle.
  • Groups of 30 or less $135
  • Groups of 30 or more $180

Equestrian Camping:

• Usually, a small corral is provided.

Walk-In Campsites:

• Intended for tent camping, the campsites are set apart from the parking area, requiring a short walk.

Stay Limit

• During the busy season, campers may stay in a park for a maximum of seven (7) days out of any 20-day calendar period from May 1st through September 30th.
• In the off season, campers may stay in a park for a maximum of 14 days out of any 20-day calendar period from October 1st through April 30th.
• Campers must remove all camping equipment and gear from the park for the above schedules.
• The exception is at Hyde Memorial State Park – the campsites with electric hookups have a 7-day limit year-round.

Pets

• Pet owners shall pick up after their pets and maintain the area in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Pet owners shall restrain pets on leashes that are not more than 10 feet in length.
• Pet owners shall not leave their pets unattended in vehicles or campsites.
• Pet owners shall prevent their pets from excessive barking, howling, and making loud noises,
  so as not to disturb others.

More About Camping

• Quiet hours are between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am
• Campers shall not save or reserve camping spaces for others even by purchasing additional permits.
• Campsite check-out time is 2:00 p.m.
• Campers may not retain and leave vacant a campsite for more than 24 hours.
• Vehicles in the park between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. are subject to camping fees.
• Visitors may be required to pay fees for their entire stay in advance (rather than daily) for
  weekends, holidays, or special events.