Things To Know Before You Come

Church ruins on a summer evening, 2011.

Photo by Peter Hodge

 

Inhabitant of the Pecos River inside the park boundaries.

Photo by Doug Brown

Here's a Pecos NHP map.

Accessibility

Visitors with mobility impairments may access the Visitor Center, restrooms throughout the park, and the Ruins Trail.

For visitors with hearing impairments, wayside exhibits with illustrations and text on the cultural features are situated throughout the park and in the Visitor Center. Several publications about park features may be obtained at the Visitor Center.

Services

Food, gas, lodging and similar services are not available in Pecos National Historical Park, but are available in the town of Pecos (two miles away) and the city of Santa Fe (25 miles away). Visit these websites from Pecos or Santa Fe for more information.

Weather and Climate

From June through September, daytime temperatures may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Prairie rattler crossing a road at Pecos National Historical Park, August 2011.

Photo by Glenn Waleska

 

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If you're visiting one of the national parks near Santa Fe, such as Bandelier, Petroglyph, or Fort Union, why not stop by Pecos National Historical Park as well? In addition to the pueblo and mission, there are many other connections to history and culture at Pecos, including stage stops on the Santa Fe Trail, sites of the furthest western Civil War battle, ranch history, and the summer home of the actress Greer Garson and her husband Buddy Fogelson.

Click here and scroll down to "search by state" for a link to national parks in the state of New Mexico as listed on the map at left.