Pecos National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: New Mexico
📘 Park Overview
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and imagine Pecos through the centuries. Visit sites where cultural demonstrations and traditional practices continue today - a living legacy of the people who passed this way. At Pecos, past is present.
🌤 Weather Information
Pecos National Historical Park is located at nearly 7,000 feet in altitude in the high desert region of Northern New Mexico. Please know your limits at this high desert altitude. We recommend that you wear clothing appropriate to the season, bring plenty of water, stop for a snack or lunch at one of the picnic tables, wear comfortable shoes, and put on plenty of sunscreen. Specific daily Pecos weather information may be accessed at this link: http://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/weather.htm.
🚗 Directions
Pecos National Historical Park is 25 miles east of Santa Fe, New Mexico off of Interstate 25. Visitors travelling north on I-25: take exit 299 on to HWY 50 to Pecos village and south two miles on State Road 63. Those travelling south on I-25: take exit 307 and proceed four miles north to the Park on State Road 63.
Images
Clouds gather on a summer day at the mission church
Credit: NPS Photo
As the largest remaining building from the 1700s, the Mission Church draws in folks on the Ancestral Sites Trail every day.
Credit: NPS Photo / Stan Ford
Civil War Encampment reenactors ready a black powder cannon demonstration in front of Glorieta Mesa,
Credit: NPS Photo / Gary Cascio
The Feast Day of Pecos Pueblo draws in hundreds from Jemez Pueblo, Pecos, and the surrounding communities each year.
Credit: NPS Photo
Winter at Pecos can have snow blanketing the pass and local area.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Jun 14
Moderate rain
High: 68.9°F | Low: 51.3°F
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 12.1 mph
Rain Chance: 73%
UV Index: 10.3
Sunrise: 05:46 AM
Sunset: 08:19 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.4°F
Cloud Cover: 73%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Jun 15
Patchy rain nearby
High: 80.4°F | Low: 50.7°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 16.8 mph
Rain Chance: 36%
UV Index: 12.6
Sunrise: 05:46 AM
Sunset: 08:19 PM
Moon: New Moon (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 55.2°F
Cloud Cover: 36%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Jun 16
Sunny
High: 84.2°F | Low: 57.2°F
Humidity: 20%
Wind: 19.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 12
Sunrise: 05:46 AM
Sunset: 08:20 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (6%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today.
The tour begins at the visitor center and covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with warm clothing, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours are free, and no registration is required.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 12:00am to Jan 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Guided Tour: Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour
Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House.
This tour requires limited walking, but extended periods of standing. Tours meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the sites in their own vehicles. Tours are free and no registration is required, although space may be limited to 15 people.
Unfortunately, the historic road to the ranch cannot accommodate trailers or RVs. Rangers may not take visitors in the ranger vehicle -- visitors must have their own transport.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 12:00am to Jan 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today.
The tour begins at the visitor center and covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with warm clothing, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours are free, and no registration is required.
Date: Feb 13, 2026 12:00am to Feb 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Guided Tour: Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour
Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House.
This tour requires limited walking, but extended periods of standing. Tours meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the sites in their own vehicles. Tours are free and no registration is required, although space may be limited to 15 people. Unfortunately, the historic road to the ranch cannot accomodate trailers or RVs.
Date: Feb 13, 2026 12:00am to Feb 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Forked Lightning Pueblo Hike
Join a ranger at Pecos National Historical Park for a special hiking tour to Forked Lightning Pueblo. Explore the fascinating history of this large 13th-century community, as well as its important role in the history of the field of archeology. Participants should be prepared to hike two miles off-trail.
Tour is free but registration is required up to 2 weeks in advance. Space is limited to 20 people. Call the visitor center at 505-757-7241 or email peco_visitor_information@nps.gov to reserve your spot.
Tours will only take place on March 1 and March 15.
Date: Mar 1, 2026 12:00am to Mar 15, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Guided Tour: Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour
Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House.
This tour requires limited walking, but extended periods of standing. Tours meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the sites in their own vehicles. Tours are free and no registration is required, although space may be limited to 15 people. Unfortunately, the historic road to the ranch cannot accomodate trailers or RVs.
Date: Mar 22, 2026 12:00am to Mar 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today.
The tour begins at the visitor center and covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with warm clothing, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours are free, and no registration is required.
Date: Mar 22, 2026 12:00am to Mar 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk
The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger for a talk in the historic Trading Post building and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle. Talks meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the Trading Post in their own vehicles, about 5 minutes from the visitor center.
Date: Mar 22, 2026 12:00am to Mar 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Battle of Glorieta Pass Hike
The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential battles of the Civil War fought over March 26-28, 1862. Join a park ranger for a hike along the historic Battlefield Trail and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle.
Hike meets at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the Battlefield Trail in their own vehicles, about a 15 minute drive from the visitor center.
Hike will be 1.75 miles in distance over moderately strenuous terrain. Participants should bring a snack, water, and good footwear.
Date: Mar 22, 2026 12:00am to Mar 22, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Battle of Glorieta Pass Hike
The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential battles of the Civil War fought over March 26-28, 1862. Join a park ranger for a hike along the historic Battlefield Trail and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle.
Hike meets at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the Battlefield Trail in their own vehicles, about a 15 minute drive from the visitor center.
Hike will be 1.75 miles in distance over moderately strenuous terrain. Participants should bring a snack, water, and good footwear.
Date: Mar 28, 2026 12:00am to Mar 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Pecos National Historical Park
1 Peach Drive
Pecos, NM 87552
🏤 Mailing Address:
Pecos National Historical Park
P.O. Box 418
Pecos, NM 87552
📞 Voice Phone: 5057577241
📞 Fax Phone: 5057577207
✉️ Email: peco_visitor_information@nps.gov