{"id":12432,"date":"2021-06-04T15:44:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T21:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/?page_id=12432"},"modified":"2026-02-24T08:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:03:05","slug":"eagle-nest-lake-state-park","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/eagle-nest-lake-state-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagle Nest Lake State Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b0be57e8-45ee-425d-9b08-63b902479db3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/014B6020-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center&#8221; background_enable_video_mp4=&#8221;off&#8221; background_video_height=&#8221;50&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;745f0d4d-fb4a-4372-aaee-3cbaccc3b5c9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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An abundance of animals makes Eagle Nest Lake an ideal location for wildlife viewing. Known for fishing and it&#8217;s a serene setting, we welcome you to visit this glacial valley park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to visit?:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This park offers developed campsites with fire grills, picnic tables, and a shade structure for your comfort. The park is known for its opportunities in birding, hiking, biking, paddling and fishing. Campsites are by reservation only, but we do offer <em>first come-first serve<\/em> sites in the off-season. Please be aware of winter closures. Check <strong>Parks Alerts<\/strong> for more information<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/activities\/boating-2\/\"><strong>Boating: <\/strong><\/a>We are known for our quiet and cold waters. Morning is an ideal time to kayak, paddle board, row or canoe. Motorized boats are welcome and wakes are allowed. State regulations require motor boats to stay at least 150 ft from shoreline fisherman, other vessels and other water activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fishing: <\/strong>This lake is regularly stocked with trout and salmon, but is also good for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. Anglers can fish from the banks or by boat. Ice fishing is available in the winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/eagle-nest-lake\/NM\/430008\/campsites\">Camping is by reservation only May &#8211; September. Book Now!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Park is located just south of the Village of Eagle Nest<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Local restaurants and shopping nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Fireworks displays every July hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglenestchamber.org\/\">Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ice fishing is available from January \u2013 March, depending on ice conditions<\/li>\n<li>The park is a key stop on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. 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Please see the timestamp at the bottom of the image above for latest image date and time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boating:\n<ul>\n<li>Motorized<\/li>\n<li>Non-motorized<\/li>\n<li>Canoe \/ Kayak \/ Paddle\u00a0 Board<\/li>\n<li>Approved PFD&#8217;s must be worn at all times while on water<\/li>\n<li>Sailing<\/li>\n<li>Education Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Special Events\n<ul>\n<li>Polar Plunge -New Year&#8217;s Day<\/li>\n<li>Ice Fishing Tournament &#8211; January<\/li>\n<li>Fireworks &#8211; July<\/li>\n<li>Fish Fest &#8211; September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fishing\n<ul>\n<li>Year-round fishing includes Ice Fishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Picnicking<\/li>\n<li>Trails\n<ul>\n<li>7.78 miles<\/li>\n<li>Hiking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Viewing\n<ul>\n<li>Birding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Winter Recreation\n<ul>\n<li>Cross-country skiing<\/li>\n<li>Snowshoeing<\/li>\n<li>Ice Fishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amenities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camping\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>No hook-ups<\/li>\n<li>Water centrally located<\/li>\n<li>No dump station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/eagle-nest-lake\/NM\/430008\/campsites\">Online Reservation Sites<\/a>:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>19 Sites available May &#8211; September<\/li>\n<li>water nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-Reservation Sites off Season Only<\/li>\n<li>September &#8211; November<\/li>\n<li>March &#8211; May<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Developed Sites<\/li>\n<li>Water nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Primitive Camping:\u00a0None.<\/li>\n<li>Restrooms:\n<ul>\n<li>Vault Toilets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Group Facilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Group Picnic Shelter<\/li>\n<li>Meeting Room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Visitor Center\n<ul>\n<li>Exhibits<\/li>\n<li>Facilities available for Weddings<\/li>\n<li>Boating Facilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Boat Dock<\/li>\n<li>Boat Ramp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIRECTIONS:<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From Cimarron travel west on US 64 for 25 miles. Turn left at the intersection of US 64 and Marina Way. The park entrance will be approximately .5 on Marina Way.<\/li>\n<li>From Red River travel south on NM 38 for 17 miles. At the intersection of NM 38 and US 64 turn right and travel 1.2 miles. Turn left at the intersection of US 64 and Marina Way. The park entrance will be approximately .5 on Marina Way.<\/li>\n<li>From Taos travel east on US 64 for 30 miles. Turn right at the intersection of US 64 and Marina Way. 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