Which national parks are within a day's drive of Pecos National Historical Park?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Manhattan Project National Historical Park (1 h 13 min), Fort Union National Monument (1 h 20 min), Petroglyph National Monument (1 h 51 min), Bandelier National Monument (2 h 3 min), Valles Caldera National Preserve (2 h 3 min), Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (2 h 38 min).

Large brown adobe mission church with low brick walls and kiva ladder in front

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

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.

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OVERVIEW

About 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. 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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Historic photo of two men standing next to a mangled piece of metal equipment in the desert.

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National Historical Park · New Mexico

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

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National Monument · New Mexico

Fort Union National Monument

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National Monument · New Mexico

Petroglyph National Monument

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National Monument · New Mexico

Bandelier National Monument

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National Preserve · New Mexico

Valles Caldera National Preserve

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National Monument · New Mexico

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Driving times from Pecos National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

General Park Hours

Mon: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureBookstore and Park StoreCultural DemonstrationsFishingFly FishingFoodFront-Country HikingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPicnickingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShopping

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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 →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Pecos National Historical Park?: Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Pecos National Historical Park?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Manhattan Project National Historical Park (1 h 13 min), Fort Union National Monument (1 h 20 min), Petroglyph National Monument (1 h 51 min), Bandelier National Monument (2 h 3 min), Valles Caldera National Preserve (2 h 3 min), Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (2 h 38 min).