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Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
Photo: Susan Barnum, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Nearest town
1.7 miles east of Las Cruces
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

A riverside forest along the Rio Grande makes up the core of this roughly 305-acre park, sitting at an elevation of about 3,900 feet. The land includes river woodlands and restored wetlands that draw migratory birds, and the grounds are open for walking and bicycling. It operates as a day-use site only, with no camping allowed. A local friends group works on restoration, recreation, and education efforts tied to the site.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 1.7 miles east of Las Cruces. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.