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.
Photo: NPS Photo
Pecos National Historical Park
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived.
- LocationPecos, NM
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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Weather now55°F Overcast
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Archeology
- Architecture and Building
- Arts
- Astronomy
- Battlefields
- Birds
- Civil War
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- Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
- Colonization and Settlement
- Commerce
- Elk
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Farming and Agriculture
- Fish
- Geology
- Hispanic American Heritage
- Indigenous and Native Warrior
- Latino American Heritage
- Mexican War
- Migrations
- Military
- Missions
- Monuments and Memorials
- Native American Heritage
- Night Sky
- Ranches
- Religion and Spirituality
- Roads, Routes and Highways
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Ruins
- Trade
- Transportation
- Tribal Conflicts
- Wars and Conflicts
- Westward Expansion
Alerts (2)
DangerSouth Pasture Trail, all River Access Closed Due to Flood Conditions
The South Pasture Loop trail and all in-park access to the Pecos River are closed due to hazardous flood conditions.
InformationRide Share Services - pickup limited Taxi and ride-share services are often not available in Pecos. Even if services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here,… Read more
Taxi and ride-share services are often not available in Pecos. Even if services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, it can be very difficult to secure a ride out. Please ensure you have a departure plan in place before being dropped off at Pecos.
Things to Do
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- Hiking
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Picnicking
- Arts and Culture
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Front-Country Hiking
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Facilities & Services
Find tours, tickets and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Tours & Tickets
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Pecos National Historical Park Fishing Reservations
Ticket Facility
In the midst of pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pine woodlands of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains not far from Santa Fe, the remains of Indian pueblos stand as meaningful…
Book tickets on Recreation.gov 505-757-7200 Directions
Details
Overview:
In the midst of pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pine woodlands of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains not far from Santa Fe, the remains of Indian pueblos stand as meaningful reminders of people who once prevailed. Pecos National Historical Park helps visitors explore the cultural exchange and geographic features that played such crucial roles in the rich history of the Pecos Valley.
The Upper Pecos River, its tributaries, and natural resources provide a diverse landscape that has nurtured settlement and facilitated multicultural interactions. These resources were important to people living in the region in the past and continue to be enjoyed by people today.
The park offers fishing permits along three miles of the Pecos River within the park. The park divides the river into three sections or "beats" that are available to reserve in advance for fishing. The "beats" offers anglers roughly one mile on the Pecos River to fish with up to two other people for the day.
Other Visitor Services
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E. E. Fogelson Visitor Center
Facility
Begin at the visitor center, where you can view an excellent museum that covers the region's history, archeology, and contemporary connections. You may also purchase a…
E. E. Fogelson Visitor Center, Pecos, NM (505) 757-7241 Directions
Details
Begin at the visitor center, where you can view an excellent museum that covers the region's history, archeology, and contemporary connections. You may also purchase a trail guide to bring on the Ancestral Sites Trail with you. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle, which you can fill up with chilled water in the visitor center.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 8:00AM - 4:30PM · General Park Hours
Hours details
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General Park HoursDaily, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
The grounds of Pecos National Historical Park are open daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The park is not open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day. See below for visitor center hours.
Monday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Tuesday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Wednesday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Thursday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Saturday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Sunday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
55°F
Overcast · feels like 51°
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Today
58° 46°
Sunny12% rain -
Tomorrow
63° 44°
Sunny5% rain
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Saturday
69° 45°
Sunny4% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
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.
Contact the park
Upcoming Events
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Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
About
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.
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Guided Tour: Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour
About
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.
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Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk
About
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.
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Forked Lightning Pueblo Tour
About
Join a ranger for an off-trail journey to one of Pecos National Historical Park’s less-visited sites. Hike two miles round trip, cross a stream, and view the site of Forked Lightning Pueblo. We will also stop by the site of a 100-year-old archaeology field camp. Bring good shoes, water, weather-appropriate layers, and a curious heart.
Photos
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The Feast Day of Pecos Pueblo attracts many people from Jemez Pueblo, Pecos, and surrounding communities. — NPS Photo -
Getting There
Pecos, NM 87552
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.
Full directions
Those travelling south on I-25: take exit 307 and proceed four miles north to the Park on State Road 63.
Mailing address: Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM 87552
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