A Convergence of Culture

Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and imagine Pecos through the centuries. Visit sites where cultural demonstrations and traditional practices continue today - a living legacy of the people who passed this way. At Pecos, past is present.

Front of main visitor center, a tan adobe building, with two visitors entering
Basic Information

The park is open year-round, generally 8 am to 4:30 pm. The visitor center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reservations are not required.

Artist painting in front of adobe mission church
Things to Do

What is there to do at Pecos? Visit the museum, go for a hike, join a ranger program, find artistic inspiration and more!

Ramada roof beams extend over the top of the view toward green Glorieta Mesa and Gloria Pass.
A Pecos Timeline

Glorieta Pass (center) has offered safe passage through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for thousands of years. Discover some of the stories.

Two people walk a gentle trail with blue sky, trees and light clouds.
Historical Hiking

Hike battlefields, ranches, or pueblos.

A ranger gestures to a group in front of the Pecos mission church
Ranger-led Programs

See what ranger programs are happening during your visit.

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Permits

Do you need a permit for the activity you're planning? Find out here.

An angler stands in the Pecos River, red and tan brush lining the river
Fishing

The Pecos River in the park can be a quiet retreat for anglers. Find out what you need to do to get ready

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Pecos National Historical Park
P.O. Box 418
Pecos, NM 87552

Phone:

505 757-7241

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