Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To 3 Of New Mexico's Least-Visited State Parks

There is nothing better than a unique road trip. It’s just so much better than doing the same road trip that all your friends have already done and you will have so many new experiences to share upon your return. If you like nature and national parks, you will love this road trip through New Mexico visiting some of the underrated state parks throughout the state.

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Sugarite Canyon State Park lies at the border of the Rocky Mountians and the Great Planes. The Park is a great place to fish, boat, camp, hike, and even climb! There are also ruins remaining from the old coal mining town of Sugarite if you feel like exploring.

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Your next stop on this roadtrip is Bottomless Lakes State Park, found along the Pecos River. The state park is made up of nine lakes surrounded by cliffs, however, these are not actually lakes. The nine bodies of water are actually sinkholes that have filled with water, and some are 90 feet deep!

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Your last stop on this road trip is City of Rocks State Park, which formed from volcanic ash more than 30 million years ago. These rocks tower over the state park, and some are more than 40 feet tall and are fascinating to explore.

This road trip is truly a great one. It allows you to get off the beaten path and explore some of the less popular nature spots in New Mexico, and you’ll be guaranteed to come back with lots of stories!