New cabin at Coyote Creek State Park (exterior) Modern RV sites also included in milestone State Park upgrades
MORA, N.M. – The New Mexico State Parks Division will open a newly constructed campground at Coyote Creek State Park on Saturday, March 28, adding the first cabin accommodations in the Division's 93-year history and introducing modern camping amenities designed to improve access for a wider range of visitors.
The new campground includes five recreational vehicle (RV) sites with modern shelters, electricity and water hookups, including one accessible site. The new Aserradero (Spanish for sawmill) Loop also includes five cabins, including one that is fully accessible. All cabins include electric power, interior lighting, wood stoves and a dedicated water hydrant.
View of a cabin at the new campground at Coyote Creek State Park (interior) "Outdoor recreation contributes significantly to New Mexico's economy, and investments like this new campground will help ensure state parks continue to serve as anchors for tourism and community vitality," said Toby Velasquez, division director.
"We're not just expanding overnight options; we are creating new and modern opportunities for individuals and families to experience their state parks—from beginners to people of all abilities."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at noon on March 28, followed by the Mora Creative Council's third annual egg hunt at 1 p.m. New Mexico families and members of the media are invited to attend the ceremony and preview the updated campground and cabins. For more details, visit https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/news_and_contact_information/
A new accessible RV site at Coyote Creek State Park "This marks the beginning of a new era in New Mexico outdoor recreation, where the health and well-being of all community members are central to a creative, forward-thinking and practical approach to outdoor design—ensuring this newly accessible space can be enjoyed by everyone," said Dustin Berg, founder of GoUnlimited, a nonprofit focused on helping people with compromised mobility participate in outdoor recreation activities.
"By investing in inclusive outdoor infrastructure, we strengthen families, support small businesses, and build a more vibrant and connected community."
The cabins and new RV sites will be available for reservation through the New Mexico State Parks online reservation system starting April 1 at newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com.
The total project cost was $3,873,585, including $1,675,000 in funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and $2,198,585 in state funding. Spears Horn Architects served as the prime architect, and Franken Construction was the contractor on record.
