Villanueva State Park
| Villanueva State Park | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian bridge over the Pecos River leading to the Vista Trail | |
| Location | San Miguel, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°15′25″N 105°22′2″W / 35.25694°N 105.36722°W |
| Area | 1,600 acres (6.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,600 ft (1,700 m) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
| Website | Official website |
Villanueva State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located on the banks of the Pecos River. The park features red and yellow sandstone cliffs, cottonwood trees, and other native plants. Villanueva State Park's elevation is 6,110 feet (1862 m) above sea level. The park sits in the shift from The Rocky Mountains and The Great Plains. The park is located southwest of the town of Las Vegas, 35 miles (56 km) New Mexico. While on the lookout trails of Villanueva State Park, one can view the Pecos River. Water in the Pecos River south headed to Villanueva State Park, there are showed signs of base metals and mercury. Elevated levels of copper, lead, and zinc.