San Pedro Parks Wilderness
San Pedro Parks Wilderness is a 41,305-acre wilderness area in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It rises from about 8,358 to 10,601 ft. The nearest town is La Jara, 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
San Pedro Parks Wilderness map
San Pedro Parks Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at San Pedro Parks Wilderness is 15.
- Campfires are prohibited.
- La Jara, NM is the nearest town, 3.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in San Pedro Parks Wilderness is about 10,601 ft, and its lowest about 8,358 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Nacimiento Peak, about 9,804 ft.
Who manages San Pedro Parks Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 41,305 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | Cuba Ranger District, 575-289-3264 |
Getting to San Pedro Parks Wilderness
- La Jara, NM is the nearest town, 3.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at San Pedro Parks Wilderness
- Vacas Trail/San Gregorio Lake Trailhead (0.07 mi outside the boundary, 9,218 ft), at 36.0271, -106.8468
- Corralitos (0.24 mi outside the boundary, 9,033 ft), at 36.1157, -106.7554
- Palomas Trailhead (0.5 mi outside the boundary, 9,270 ft), at 36.0429, -106.7922
- San Jose Trailhead (0.64 mi outside the boundary, 8,656 ft), at 36.1553, -106.8973
- Rio Puerco (0.71 mi outside the boundary, 8,920 ft), at 36.0870, -106.7470
- Cecilia Trailhead (0.93 mi outside the boundary, 8,211 ft), at 36.1861, -106.7915
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in San Pedro Parks Wilderness
- Nacimiento Peak summit
- Lime Spring spring
- San Gregorio Reservoir lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Fishing and water
Fishing inside the boundary: San Gregorio Lake fishing , with stocking records and species on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to San Pedro Parks Wilderness
- National forestSan Pedro Parks Wilderness lies inside Santa Fe National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in New Mexico
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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