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.
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Directions
Those traveling north on I-25: 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.
If you’re using a GPS device, the park address is 1 Peach Drive, Pecos NM 87552.
Please note, it is recommended you familiarize yourself with the turn by turn directions instead of relying on your GPS because devices often struggle to find signal near the park.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 35° 33′ 1.5800″ N
Longitude 105° 41′ 10.5299″ W