Cerrillos Hills State Park

New Mexico State Park

⚠️ Closure — Recent heavy rains have made the park road impassable past the… (through Oct 30, 2026)

Posted Oct 25, 2026 - Recent heavy rains have made the park road impassable past the fee station on County Road 59. Even high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles may experience difficulty.

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Trail conditions are wet and muddy.

Restriction — Off-road vehicles, shooting, camping, and fires are prohibited
Posted Jan 13, 2026 - Off-road vehicles, shooting, camping, and fires are prohibited.

Announcement — Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open…
Posted Jan 13, 2026 - Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open hours? Call the park phone at 505-474-0196. Expect a callback to arrange a meeting time at the visitor center. Only exact cash or check is accepted for payment.

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Entrance fee$5 / vehicle

Elevation5,900 – 6,100 ft

CampingDay use only

Directions Official New Mexico State Parks page Park map Trail map Log a visit

Cerrillos Hills State Park entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Day use $5 NM resident (no charge Oct 1 - Apr 30), $10 non-resident; walk-in and bicycle free. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident, developed $15 resident / $20 non-resident. Hookups add $5 water, $10 electric, $5 sewer per day.

Cerrillos Hills State Park hours

Visitor Center

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday

Other hours available by appointment.

Hours as published by New Mexico State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Cerrillos Hills State Park

A day-use park on the Turquoise Trail between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, threaded with five miles of trail. Walk past a thousand years of mining history with the Sandias and Sangre de Cristos in view.