About this place

Situated in the Pecos Canyon, theCowles Ponds are right next to the Wild and Scenic Pecos River and are surrounded byconiferous forests and grassy meadows.Uses: fishing. Facilities: vault toilet at adjacent trailhead andtrash bins. NO WATER.Special Instructions:There are 2 ponds, a larger one, which was dredged and deepened in 2011, and is available to all anglers with a current NM fishing license, and a smaller pond open only to those 12 years of age and under and persons with disabilities. Both ponds are stocked periodically by the NMDGF with Brown and Rainbow Trout. To find out when the ponds were last stocked, or when the next stocking might be, please contact the NMDGF at the Pecos fish hatchery (505-757-6360).The Cowles Ponds area is currently in the planning process to add an accessible pathway that will allow persons with disabilities access to the lower pond as well.Visitors to this area are encouraged topack out trash.Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore; ADA accessible fishing access with fishing pier. A fee is charged. 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63 and Forest Road 121