Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cerrillos, NM
Low hills pocked with old turquoise and silver mines, crossed by easy hiking trails. The park entrance is on a dirt road just north of Cerrillos village.
- Nearest town
- Cerrillos, NM
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.4430, -106.1220
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Los Pinos ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Cerrillos Hills State ParkMotorhomes
- Santa Fe Skies RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Cerrillos Hills State ParkMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Los Suenos de Santa FeMotorhome stopover15 mi from Cerrillos Hills State ParkMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Trailer Ranch RV ResortMotorhome stopover16 mi from Cerrillos Hills State ParkMotorhomes
- Camp StoneyCampsite17 mi from Cerrillos Hills State Park
- KOA KampgroundMotorhome stopover18 mi from Cerrillos Hills State ParkMotorhomes
All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cerrillos Hills State Park?
Cerrillos Hills State Park is in Cerrillos, NM, at GPS 35.4430, -106.1220. It is about 3 mi from Madrid.
Can you camp near Cerrillos Hills State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Los Pinos Park, about 11 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cerrillos Hills State Park?
Cerrillos Hills State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Turquoise Trail: Albuquerque to Santa Fe via Sandia Crest.
What is there to see near Cerrillos Hills State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Meow Wolf – House of Eternal Return (16 mi), Santa Fe Plaza (20 mi), Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (20 mi) and Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (22 mi).
When is the best time to visit Cerrillos Hills State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)