Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
| Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park | |
| New Mexico State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Location | Mesilla |
| - elevation | 3,900 ft (1,189 m) |
| - coordinates | 32°19′0″N 106°45′0″W / 32.31667°N 106.75000°WCoordinates: 32°19′0″N 106°45′0″W / 32.31667°N 106.75000°W |
| Area | 305 acres (123 ha) |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Management | New Mexico State Parks Division |
  Location of Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park in New Mexico
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Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, preserving a riverside forest (a bosque) along the Rio Grande. The park is located near Las Cruces and just west of Mesilla.[1] The park itself encompasses approximately 305 acres (1.23 km2), at an elevation of 3,900 feet (1,200 m).
The park consists of river woodlands and restored wetlands. It is used by migratory birds, and is popular for birdwatching, walking, and bicycling. It is a day-use only park, and camping is not allowed.
An active Friends of Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park group exists to contribute to the park's restoration, recreation, and education missions.
References
- ↑ New Mexico State Parks Division. "Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park". New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
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