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
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Feb 16
Partly Cloudy
High: 54.5°F | Low: 37.8°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 15.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.1
Sunrise: 06:48 AM
Sunset: 05:46 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 35.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Feb 17
Patchy rain nearby
High: 39.4°F | Low: 28°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 36.7 mph
Rain Chance: 81%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 06:46 AM
Sunset: 05:47 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 27.8°F
Cloud Cover: 81%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Feb 18
Sunny
High: 36.1°F | Low: 23.7°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 33.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:45 AM
Sunset: 05:48 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (0%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 21.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (4)
Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 1:49AM MST until February 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Feb 16, 2026 3:49am
Expires: Feb 16, 2026 5:00pm
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM TODAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST PLAINS, AND EAST-CENTRAL PLAINS
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A storm system approaching from the west will allow southwest
winds to increase today. This combined with relative humidity
values in the low teens will result in critical fire weather
conditions across parts of northeast NM this afternoon. Much
stronger to damaging southwest to west winds will impact New
Mexico Tuesday with critical fire weather over a larger area of
eastern NM. Potential for peak wind gusts of 55 to 70 mph with
minimum humidity values of 15 to 20% will allow for rapid fire
spread among fine fuels.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) Monday and
Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For Monday afternoon, southwest 20 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday afternoon and evening,
southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with peak gusts of 55 to 70 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Monday afternoon, minimum values of 10
to 15%. For Tuesday afternoon, minimum values of 15 to 20%
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 1:49AM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Feb 16, 2026 3:49am
Expires: Feb 16, 2026 5:00pm
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM TODAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST PLAINS, AND EAST-CENTRAL PLAINS
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A storm system approaching from the west will allow southwest
winds to increase today. This combined with relative humidity
values in the low teens will result in critical fire weather
conditions across parts of northeast NM this afternoon. Much
stronger to damaging southwest to west winds will impact New
Mexico Tuesday with critical fire weather over a larger area of
eastern NM. Potential for peak wind gusts of 55 to 70 mph with
minimum humidity values of 15 to 20% will allow for rapid fire
spread among fine fuels.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) Monday and
Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For Monday afternoon, southwest 20 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday afternoon and evening,
southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with peak gusts of 55 to 70 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Monday afternoon, minimum values of 10
to 15%. For Tuesday afternoon, minimum values of 15 to 20%
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 16 at 12:01AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Feb 16, 2026 2:01am
Expires: Feb 16, 2026 2:00pm
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Strong winds could cause extensive damage
to trees and power lines.
High Wind Watch issued February 15 at 11:58PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Feb 16, 2026 1:58am
Expires: Feb 16, 2026 2:00pm
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Northeast and East Central Plains, Far Northeast Highlands,
Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass,
and Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may develop across the
northeast and east central plains due to the very strong west winds
and dry antecedent conditions.
Park Alerts
Park Events
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: Apr 6, 2025 12:00am to Jan 3, 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: Apr 6, 2025 12:00am to Jan 3, 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: May 9, 2025 12:00am to Jan 3, 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: 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
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
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