Several state parks are currently managing for seasonal closures and it is important for visitors to continue to check for details on specific park hours of operation and additional information before visiting.
Attention: Pets are NOT allowed at RGNC, other than the parking lot for access to the adjacent city trails.
ATTENTION :: ADA sites must DISPLAY Handicapped Placard or have License Plate with Handicapped signage, or will be asked to relocate.
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL, THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION:: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Rio Grande Nature Center, NM
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Overview
Description
Located on the Rio Grande flyway, the park offers excellent birdwatching opportunities throughout the year. There are indoor and outdoor wildlife viewing areas overlooking ponds, and trail access to the Rio Grande.Recreation:
Education Programs , Picnicking, Trails: 1.2 miles, Hiking, Interpretive Trails, Wildlife viewing; Birding
Facilities:
Gardens, Gift shops, Group Facilities; Group Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Visitor Center; Exhibits, Wildlife Viewing Blinds
Nearby Attractions:
City of Albuquerque's Paseo del Bosque Trail
Services and Amenities
Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Nature Center
- Nature Program
- Nature Study
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Visitor Center
- Walking
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
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I-25 S to Albuquerque, Take I-40 West Exit 226 A-B toward Gallup. Merge onto I40 W. via exit 226A toward Gallup. Take Rio Grande exit, Exit 157A. Turn right onto Rio Grande Blvd. Enter next roundabout and take third exit onto Candelaria Blvd. Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW is on the right
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I-25 S to Albuquerque, Take I-40 West Exit 226 A-B toward Gallup. Merge onto I40 W. via exit 226A toward Gallup. Take Rio Grande exit, Exit 157A. Turn right onto Rio Grande Blvd. Enter next roundabout and take third exit onto Candelaria Blvd. Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW is on the right
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