Paintout - Villanueva State Park - NE of Clines Corners

Villanueva State Park

NE of Clines Corners

Photo by Marti Niman

Villanueva State Park is a small park nestled between high red and yellow sandstone cliffs along the Pecos River and the old Spanish village of Villanueva. Visitors can access multiple viewpoints by way of a footbridge across the river. Fishing and rafting, dependent upon water level, are two popular activities. The number of campsites is somewhat limited.

Paintings done in Villanueva State Park are eligible for entry in the Art In The Parks show.

For more information about Villanueva State Park, visit the webpage: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Villanueva.htm

DIRECTIONS:

From Santa Fe or Las Vegas: exit I-25 at the Ribera exit (# 323). Go south on NM 3 approximately 15 miles to the park.

From Albuquerque: Drive east on 1-40 approximately 12 miles east of Clines Corners to Exit # 230. Head north on NM 3 approximately 32 miles.

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