
Hyde Memorial State Park
Overview
Beautiful scenery, a quiet natural setting, and easy access make Hyde Memorial State Park a favorite picnic area, campground, and base camp for excursions into the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest. Located in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the park is vegetated with dense stands of evergreens, as well as aspen and shrubs. As a natural refuge for wildlife, the park provides the opportunity for the quiet and cautious visitors to view deer, raccoon, fox, coyote, squirrels, porcupine and numerous species of butterflies and birds.
The unique beauty and natural wonders at Hyde Park make it an unforgettable reminder of nature's complexity. In the winter, sledding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing are delightful diversions in the snow-carpeted Hyde Park mountains and do much to make this park a year-round destination.
Activities
Camping
There are more than 50 camping and picnicking sites nestled throughout the park. Water taps service each group of campsites. Numerous three sided Adirondack shelters are available off the main road, in addition to seven sites with electric hookups.
Hiking
Nearly four-miles of hiking and mountain biking trails in the park connect with many trails on the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest.
Picnicking
Three attractive large group picnic shelters and a remodeled lodge for groups of 75 to 150 are used for weddings, reunions, retreats, and conferences.
RVing
Seven developed sites with hookups are available.
Water Sports
Call the area for more information.
Winter Sports
Sledding, snow-shoeing, and cross-country skiing are delightful winter activities.
Seasonality/Weather
Main camping loop is closed during the winter months.
Directions
Driving
Hyde Memorial State Park is located eight-miles northeast of Santa Fe Plaza, via Hyde Park Road.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(505) 983-7175Links
Official URL
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