| Manzano Mountains State Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Torrance County, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°36′12″N106°21′39″W / 34.60333°N 106.36083°W /34.60333; -106.36083[1] |
| Area | 160 acres (65 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 7,250 ft (2,210 m)[3] |
| Established | 1973[2] |
| Administered by | New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department |
| Website | Official website |
Manzano Mountains State Park is astate park ofNew Mexico, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) north ofMountainair on the eastern slope of theManzano Mountains. The park offers opportunities for camping, bird-watching, hiking, and photography.[4]
The park's 160 acres plus easement rights for an access road were purchased from the Candelaria family for $32,000 in 1973.[2]
The Manzano Mountains are a part of the same geological feature that formed the less remote and more developedSandia Mountains to the north.[citation needed]