State Park · New Mexico
Villanueva State Park
- Location
- San Miguel County, New Mexico
- Nearest town
- 24.6 miles south of Las Vegas
- Type
- State Park
About Villanueva State Park
The Pecos River runs through this park, bordered by red and yellow sandstone cliffs and stands of cottonwood trees. Sitting at 6,110 feet in elevation, the land marks a transition zone between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. Lookout trails within the park offer views down onto the river below.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Villanueva State Park is in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 24.6 miles south of Las Vegas. 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.
State parks near Villanueva State Park
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 31 in New Mexico →
- Storrie Lake State ParkState Park · San Miguel County, NM28 miN
Santa Rosa Lake State ParkState Park · Guadalupe County, NM42 miE- Hyde Memorial State ParkState Park · Santa Fe County, NM42 miNW
Cerrillos Hills State ParkState Park · Santa Fe County, NM46 miW- Coyote Creek State ParkState Park · Mora County, NM47 miN
- Morphy Lake State ParkState Park · Mora County, NM47 miN
Towns near Villanueva State Park
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.