Pancho Villa State Park

Category: State park

Address: 400 NM-9, Columbus, NM 88029, USA

Phone: +15755312711

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Jennifer Cox

Feb 15, 2022

A wonderful overnight for us on our trip. This town is where Pancho Villa made his raid on the US late one night in March 1916. It later became the first US military air base and there are several remnants of the buildings in the park. Our stay was quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms are clean and tidy and while the sites don't have sewer, there is a dump station on your way out. We plan to return.

Dawnpilot

Jan 6, 2022

Had no reservation. Lots of folks here, but it didn't feel crowded. Beautiful weather. You can see Mexico from camp. Walk to restaurants and 2 museums, post office and store.

sheryl murphy

Nov 20, 2021

Nice clean quiet park. Great place to unwind. It is the desert. The town of Columbus has a lot of history. Walking over the border is super easy. All the locals and quests go to a restaurant and gift shop named Pink over the border. I loved it and so did my husband. We originally booked 3 nights but extended it 2 more nights. The staff and volunteers were great and you can’t beat the price. A sleepy little town and we loved de-stressing and relaxing there.

Cheryl Dhein

Oct 23, 2021

The park rangers were super helpful and very knowledgeable. They helped us pick a great campsite. Grounds were very well maintained and very clean. Thank you for a most enjoyable stay. Special thanks to the park manager for all the detailed information.

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Questions & Answers

Do we need reservations at poncho villa state park for RV?

Stephanie Bond | Jul 8, 2018
Dan Martin (Malum Scientificus) | Jul 9, 2018

Just come. Worst case you might have to stay a night in an RV park in Columbus or Deming for a night until a space opens. Most likely you will find one in the park. Be sure to check out camping at Rockhound SP and City of Rocks SP also in Luna county.

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What time do they close on Wednesday

Wyo Munoz | Jul 8, 2018
Charles Lang | Jul 9, 2018

Open 24hrs.

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Are camp fires allowed

Ann Wilson (Marty) | Apr 8, 2022
James Gantz | Apr 9, 2022

They have fire pits available in each campsite they also have charcoal stove 8 at each site have a great camping experience

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Is it considered safe to bicycle across to the Mexican village just south of here? I would love to have a margarita and Mexican 🌮 food in Old Mexico.

Denise W | Feb 7, 2022
Pancho Villa State Park (Owner) | Feb 8, 2022

We’ve had many visitors do so! As with visits to any foreign country, it’s best to practice good situational awareness. Most of the best places to visit are within a block of the border, and do not require a long ride into Palomas proper.

is there cell reception through verizon at poncho villa SP?

Hannah R | Jul 7, 2021
D H | Jul 8, 2021

Cell reception is good in Columbus with Verizon. AT&T and Sprint are bad. T Mobile works ok, but Verizon is the best.

Is this area dangerous? Like cartel dangerous?

BigMike ! | Jul 7, 2020
Charlie McLagan | Jul 8, 2020

Hardly.

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Is there a place to get propane for a RV? It's a permanent tank in a class C

Tammy Ellis | Jul 7, 2020
chuck lang | Jul 8, 2020

Yes.

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Does the park still allow tents? Do they close during the winter? Thanks.

John Horner | Jul 7, 2020
Mike Pacelli | Jul 8, 2020

Yes they allow tents and the winter is their busiest season

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How many camp sites?

R Hughes | Jul 8, 2019
Morli Michelle | Jul 9, 2019

Ample. i don't recall the exact number but you should have no problem. Go to the first local rummage shop right off Hwy 11 and ask Manny.

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What hours and days is the museum open in June ?

John Teixeira | Jul 8, 2018
Eric Hendrickson | Jul 9, 2018

Should be 9-12, 1-4

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