NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While New Mexico has many amazing state parks, there are also some must-see spots in neighboring states. Yelp polished its list of “50 U.S. state parks everyone should visit in their lifetime.” Here are the ones near the Land of Enchantment:

Rifle Falls State Park

  • No. 36 on Yelp’s list
  • Rifle, Colorado
  • 8-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Rifle Falls State Park | Adobe Stock

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

  • No. 23 on Yelp’s list
  • Pine, Arizona
  • 5.5-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park | Adobe Stock

Catalina State Park

  • No. 25 on Yelp’s list
  • Tucson, Arizona
  • 7-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Wildflowers blooming at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Catalina State Park, Tucson, Arizona

Kartchner Caverns State Park

  • No. 43 on Yelp’s list
  • Benson, Arizona
  • 6-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Scenic view while taking the trail of the preserve park

Balmorhea State Park

  • No. 16 on Yelp’s list
  • Toyahvale, Texas
  • 6.5-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Balmorhea State Park | AP Newsroom

Lockhart State Park

  • No. 21 on Yelp’s list
  • Lockhart, Texas
  • 11.5-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Lockhart State Park | Adobe Stock

Inks Lake State Park

  • No. 27 on Yelp’s list
  • Burnet, Texas
  • 10-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Inks Lake State Park | Adobe Stock

Longhorn Cavern State Park

  • No. 33 on Yelp’s list
  • Burnet, Texas
  • 10-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Longhorn Cavern State Park | Adobe Stock

Antelope Island State Park

  • No. 30 on Yelp’s list
  • Syracuse, Utah
  • 11.5-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Antelope Island State Park | Adobe Stock

Snow Canyon State Park

  • No. 42 on Yelp’s list
  • Ivins, Utah
  • 9-hour drive from Albuquerque
  • Website
Snow Canyon State Park | Adobe Stock