Manzano Mountains State Park
| Manzano Mountains State Park | |
|---|---|
Location of Manzano Mountains State Park in New Mexico | |
| Location | Torrance, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°36′12″N 106°21′41″W / 34.60333°N 106.36139°W |
| Area | 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Elevation | 7,600 ft (2,300 m) |
| Established | 1973[1] |
| Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
| Website | Official website |
Manzano Mountains State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) north of Mountainair on the eastern slope of the Manzano Mountains.[2] The park is popular for camping, bird-watching, hiking, and photography.
The Manzano Mountains are a part of the same geological feature that formed the Sandia Mountains to the north, but the Manzano Mountains are more remote and less developed.
References
- ^ "Manzano Mountains State Park Management Plan 2004-2008" (PDF). April 2004. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ New Mexico State Parks Division. "Manzano Mountains State Park". New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.