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Review:
Villanueva State Park is a delightful state park located along the banks of the beautiful Pecos River in Villanueva, approximately half an hour southwest of downtown Las Vegas. The park is known for its unique red and yellow sandstone cliff formations, which are located along high sandstone bluffs in a canyon above the Pecos River. Cottonwood trees and other native flora are showcased throughout the park, which reaches elevations of more than 5,600 feet above sea level at its highest points. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities throughout the year, ranging from fishing and wildlife watching to hiking along the canyon's steep walls. Primitive camping opportunities are offered for visitor use, along with day-use picnic sites.
Villanueva State Park, 135 Dodge Road, Villanueva, NM 87583, Phone: 575-421-2957
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