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A winter walk along the Ancestral Sites Trail. Winter conditions at Pecos can vary widely.
NPS Photo
Operating Hours
Pecos National Historical Park is open year round with the exceptions of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Ancestral Sites Trail and Glorieta Battlefield Trail:
Open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, all year.
Visitor Center and Western National Parks (WNP) Store:
Summer Hours: Early April, 2026 - Early November, 2026: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Winter Hours: November 2, 2025 - Early April, 2026: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Entrance hours vary depending on the season for the Forked Lightning Ranch, South Pasture Loop Trail, and Trading Post Exhibits. Please contact the visitor center for details: 505-757-7241
Fees There is no fee to enter the park.
Seasons
Wondering what the best time of year is to visit? Learn about how the different seasons play out at Pecos, or what to expect in winter.
Camping
Camping is not allowed on the grounds at Pecos National Historical Park. However, there are campgrounds located in the Santa Fe National Forest and Pecos Canyon State Park, both just north of the park on New Mexico Highway 63. For more information, contact these agencies:
