The Bureau of Reclamation has announced that they will be closing State Highway 112 across El Vado Dam as part of the ongoing Dam Renovation Project. The closure will be in effect from May 27 through September 4, 2026. Visitors to the park should first travel to Tierra Amarilla, NM, then take Hwy 112 to the park.
    

Located in New Mexico’s northern mountains, El Vado Lake State Park offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking, winter cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

A 5.5-mile scenic trail along the Rio Chama connects El Vado with nearby Heron Lake. Quiet coves around the lake are great places to catch trout and kokanee salmon. The lake and surrounding area are a major wintering ground for bald eagles and other birds.

Park Elevation 7,209 ft

Amenities

• Beach
• Boating Facilities
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rentals
  • Marina
• Campground Facilities
  • 8 Campgrounds
  • 80 Developed Campsites
  • 17 W+ E Sites (30 amp)
  • 2 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (30 and 50 amp)
  • Water in Campground
  • RV Dump Station
  • 4 Group Campsites
• Primitive Camping
  • Beach Camping
  • Boat-in Camping
• Restrooms
  • Restrooms with water
  • Showers
  • Vault Toilets
• Group Facilities
  • 1 Group Picnic Shelter
  • 4 Group Camping
• Historic Sites
• Playground

CONTACT

Mark Schichtle
Park Manager
Mark.Schichtle@emnrd.nm.gov