Bluewater Lake	(505) 876-2391	The lake is currently experiencing a Blue-Green Algae bloom. Please be aware that the algae is present in the water and swim or recreate at your own risk.     Posting Dates: 7/11/2026 - 10/31/2026     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.     Posting Dates: 8/1/2024 - ongoing Bluewater Lake has an EV Charging Station. Please be aware of our seasonal entrance hours: April 1st to Oct 30th 6am to 9pm Nov 1st to Mar 31st 7am to 5pm     Posting Dates: 12/17/2023 - ongoing Seasonal hours for Bluewater Lake State Park: April 1st to Oct 30th 6am to 9pm Nov 1st to Mar 31st 7am to 5pm     Posting Dates: 1/11/2022 - ongoing For reservations you can reach Reserve America at 877-664-7787     Posting Dates: 2/27/2021 - ongoing

Bottomless Lake	(575) 988-3638	WIFI at the Lea Lake Campground is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please bear with us as we intend to rectify the issue with the internet service provider. At this time, we are uncertain as to when the services will be restored.     Posting Dates: 7/20/2026 - ongoing Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.     Posting Dates: 12/23/2025 - ongoing

Brantley Lake	(505) 690-2757	Status     Posting Dates: 3/18/2024 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)

Caballo Lake	(575) 743-3942	We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety. This park has a life jacket loaner station located at the visitor Center for those who need one during their visit.     Posting Dates: 8/9/2024 - ongoing DIRECTIONS: On Google Maps use “EV Charging Station” as your destination for the Visitor Center. Iphone maps app is correct by typing Caballo Lake State Park. If you end up at Smith Ranch, turnaround head south and make a left onto HWY 187 for six miles and Caballo Lake’s main entrance will be on the left side.     Posting Dates: 3/17/2022 - ongoing Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station located next to Visitor Center is available to the public for use. A $5 vehicle entry fee is required     Posting Dates: 3/17/2021 - ongoing

Cerrillos Hills	(505) 474-0196	Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open hours? Call the park phone at 505-474-0196. Expect a callback to arrange a meeting time at the visitor center. Only exact cash or check is accepted for payment.     Posting Dates: 1/13/2026 - ongoing

Cimarron Canyon	(575) 377-6271	Cimarron Canyon State Park is open for day use. Day use hours are from 6 AM- 9 PM. NM Residents with a NM drivers license or license plate do not need to purchase a pass until May 1st. Nonresidents to purchase a $10 pass per day per vehicle.     Posting Dates: 10/20/2025 - ongoing CAUTION : Tussock Moth has been identified in Cimarron Canyon State Park. The Tussock Moth caterpillars have thousands of tiny hairs covering their bodies. The female moths, egg masses, and cocoons also have hairs. Tussockosis can occur as an allergic reaction from direct contact with insects or airborne hairs. Symptoms may include itchiness, skin rashes, skin irritation, watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. More severe reactions, though less common, include blisters, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness.     Posting Dates: 8/10/2024 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) Poison Ivy is found throughout the park. See the attached flyer for more information     Posting Dates: 8/11/2023 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)

Clayton Lake & Dinosaur Trackways	575-374-8808	Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackway has closed access to the boat ramp and is prohibiting the use of motorized boats due to declining water levels and related safety concerns. The lake remains open for non-motorized vessels, including canoes and kayaks. Motorized boat access will be restored once water levels improve and conditions allow for safe use of the boat ramp.     Posting Dates: 7/31/2026 - 12/31/2026

Conchas Lake	575-868-2270	North Ramps. Both high-water ramps are closed due to water level.     Posting Dates: 6/27/2026 - ongoing The boat ramp in the State Park North Area is open. There is a boat ramp open in the Army Corps of Engineers area on the South Side. Lake levels are very low and boaters are advised to use caution. Shoreline launching of trailered boats is not allowed. Hand launching of paddle craft and smaller vessels from the shoreline is allowed. Trailered boats must launch from the south boat ramp.     Posting Dates: 8/16/2022 - ongoing

Coyote Creek	575-387-2328	Water System Transition. Coyote Creek may experience times without potable water. Please manage accordingly when visiting. We will be in the process of transitioning Coyote Creeks Water system to a new and improved water supply.     Posting Dates: 2/27/2024 - ongoing Construction ongoing throughout Coyote Creek State Park to create new camping areas and renovate existing campsites and facilities.     Posting Dates: 12/8/2023 - ongoing

Eagle Nest Lake	(575) 377-1594	The remaining boat dock will be removed on September 17th. Due to extremely low water levels remember to keep your motors trim as high as possible when loading and launching vessels. There is almost no slope left in the boat ramp.     Posting Dates: 9/4/2026 - ongoing Currently one boat dock is out of water. As water levels decrease, the remaining dock will be removed and this announcement will be updated.     Posting Dates: 6/11/2026 - ongoing

El Vado Lake	(575) 588-7247	Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.     Posting Dates: 4/6/2026 - ongoing We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.     Posting Dates: 8/1/2024 - ongoing

Elephant Butte Lake	(575) 744-5923	Due to historically low water levels, vessels launching in the park will encounter hazardous conditions because of sediment and historical debris. Four-wheel drive is required for all launching and retrieving of vessels. All launching and retrieval of vessels is also undertaken at the operator’s own risk. Park staff are working daily to clear debris as lake levels level out. Visitors are encouraged to report any hazards or concerns to park staff.     Posting Dates: 8/18/2026 - ongoing Day-use hours at the state park are from 6:00AM to 9:00PM daily. Any visitation after 9:00PM must pay for overnight camping.     Posting Dates: 6/20/2025 - ongoing

Fenton Lake	(575) 829-3630	Fenton Lake State Park is currently open from 6:00am to 9:00pm to accommodate for the busy season. Both sides of the park, Lake Fork and the Fenton Lake side will close nightly at 9:00pm and both gates will be open promptly at 6:00am. If you have a camping reservation and are going to arrive after 9:00pm , please call ahead to the park to let us know so we can make accommodations to get you into your site when you arrive.     Posting Dates: 5/3/2026 - ongoing Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.     Posting Dates: 3/17/2026 - ongoing We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.     Posting Dates: 8/1/2024 - ongoing Fenton Lake is 100% Reservation only for camping. To make reservations please call 1-877-664-7787 or visit Reserve America's website..     Posting Dates: 1/5/2024 - ongoing

Heron Lake	(575) 588-7470	Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.     Posting Dates: 4/6/2026 - ongoing We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.     Posting Dates: 8/1/2024 - ongoing Heron Lake State Park is open for Day Use (6a-9p).     Posting Dates: 11/16/2023 - ongoing

Hyde Memorial	505-983-7175	CONSTRUCTION - Vault toilet replacement. Porta Potties will be available during construction. Expect construction and associated noises in the park during construction. Construction in the park is expected from September through November 2026.     Posting Dates: 8/31/2026 - 11/30/2026 Hyde Park Sled Hill is Closed     Posting Dates: 2/6/2025 - ongoing Limited water available at the Ranger Station when a park employee is present. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM     Posting Dates: 12/29/2024 - ongoing No WiFi or cell service is available at the Hyde Lodge     Posting Dates: 6/20/2024 - ongoing

Leasburg Dam	575-524-4068	Camping is available by reservation only.     Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing

Manzano Mountains	(505) 469-7608	All campers and vehicles must be parked within a designated camping/parking space to keep roads clear for traffic.     Posting Dates: 5/24/2026 - ongoing The water available in the park is for use in the park only, for campers and day use visitors, and may not be transported off the State Park property.     Posting Dates: 4/20/2026 - ongoing

Mesilla Valley Bosque	(575) 523-4398	Group Shelter is available for use.     Posting Dates: 10/13/2022 - ongoing Mesilla Vally Bosque Park is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please check the website for Holiday Closures.     Posting Dates: 2/25/2021 - ongoing

Morphy Lake	(575) 387-2328	Entrance gate is closed as needed when park has reached capacity and or between 9:00pm through 6:00am, when day use hours are over.     Posting Dates: 7/19/2025 - ongoing Alert! County Road off HWY 94 leading to Morphy Lake State Park has been impacted by flooding, use extreme caution when crossing water and or traveling on debris covered roadways.     Posting Dates: 5/7/2025 - ongoing

Navajo Lake	(505) 632-2278	New Buoys are now in place marking research platform. Please use caution and Stay Keep Back 50 feet.     Posting Dates: 4/29/2026 - 10/31/2026 Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.     Posting Dates: 3/30/2026 - ongoing The Aquatic Nuisance Species decontamination unit is currently out of service. Vessels needing decontamination can go to Navajo Lake State Park - Colorado, Vallecito Lake - Colorado, or Lake Nighthorse - Colorado.     Posting Dates: 9/18/2025 - ongoing Crusher Hole Day Use Area Construction     Posting Dates: 1/22/2025 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) Cottonwood Boil Water Advisory     Posting Dates: 9/18/2024 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety. This park has a life jacket loaner station located at the visitor center for those who need one during their visit.     Posting Dates: 8/1/2024 - ongoing Camping is available by reservation only.     Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing

Oasis	(575) 356-5331	Developed camping is available with both reservation and first come, first served sites. Electric sites are available by reservation and first come, first served sites.     Posting Dates: 1/6/2024 - 1/6/2027

Oliver Lee	(505) 660-7381	The entry to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is currently under construction. This work is projected to wrap up around September 2026. The park will be open during this time with the following exceptions: The group area will be closed. No overflow camping will be available. The dump station will be closed. Alternate dump sites available upon request. Sites 9-13 are the closest to the construction zone. We apologize for the inconvenience.     Posting Dates: 5/1/2026 - 9/30/2026 The park's gate is open 24/7.     Posting Dates: 1/6/2024 - 1/1/2027

Pancho Villa	(575) 531-2711	Exhibit Hall/Museum Hours: Open DAILY, 9AM-12PM, 1PM-3PM;     Posting Dates: 5/6/2025 - ongoing DAY-USE hours 6AM-9PM; Park gates are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;     Posting Dates: 5/6/2025 - ongoing Starting January 1st, 2025, all campsites in the park will be available on a “first come, first served” basis due to ongoing construction. Reservations WILL NOT be accepted starting January 1st, 2025.     Posting Dates: 10/11/2024 - ongoing

Pecos Canyon	(505) 670-8196	The Vault toilets at Bert Clancy and Terrero will be closed for renovations. Pota-potties will be on site for visitor use. We appreciate your patients during construction     Posting Dates: 8/9/2026 - 10/31/2026 Bert Clancy campground and parking will be closed for construction from Sundays at 4pm through Fridays at 10am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, it is for the safety of visitors. These campground improvements will be open soon.     Posting Dates: 8/9/2026 - 9/20/2026 Construction on the bridge near Mora campground, and the campground itself will begin May 28, 2025, and will be closed until summer of 2027. Please follow all postings for your safety near construction area.     Posting Dates: 5/23/2025 - 10/1/2027 Road Conditions Beware of Pot holes on NM Highway 63     Posting Dates: 4/11/2023 - ongoing

Percha Dam	(575) 743-3942	Dry Camping Allowed on first come first serve basis     Posting Dates: 5/17/2021 - ongoing Lower Comfort Station is open. Showers are also available at the Lower Comfort Station.     Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing Hours of operation for day use 6am to 9pm daily     Posting Dates: 3/30/2021 - ongoing

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.	(505) 344-7240	Park grounds are open 7 days a week to all visitors from 8 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center is open 9 am to 4 pm.     Posting Dates: 3/16/2026 - ongoing Hazard limb warning: Some species of trees commonly “self prune.” Poplars are most known for branch drop and cottonwoods (Populous deltoids) are poplars. Their branches tend to drop Spring through Fall with most drops happening at the time the leaves are falling. While stressors can contribute (high winds, heavy snowfall, ice, disease and insects) the branches drop under healthy circumstances as well.     Posting Dates: 3/16/2026 - ongoing Nature Shop hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 2 pm, Fri - Sun: 10 am - 2 pm (may vary based on volunteer availability).     Posting Dates: 4/29/2025 - ongoing

Rockhound	(575) 546-6182	Camping is available by reservation only.     Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing

Storrie Lake	(505) 425-7278	Group Shelter is for DAY USE ONLY 7am to 9pm. To reserve group shelter you need to reserve it on reserveamerica.com or call 877-664-7787     Posting Dates: 1/22/2024 - ongoing Camping is available by reservation. Primitive Camping is available on a first come first serve basis     Posting Dates: 1/22/2024 - ongoing

Sugarite Canyon	(575) 445-5607	Horses are not allowed for camping in Soda Pocket, only Horse Corrals campground.     Posting Dates: 9/13/2026 - ongoing There is currently no water available to the park, please plan accordingly. Water Fees will not be charged to campers after 7/7/2026 until further notice     Posting Dates: 9/13/2026 - ongoing When you arrive to your campsite there will be 2 tags on your assigned post. 1 stays on the post, the other goes with your camper/ vehicle to serve as a day pass.     Posting Dates: 9/13/2026 - ongoing There is no wifi nor cell phone service in the park. Visitors needing a connection must drive about a mile south of the park and pull off the road, or look for a wifi location in Raton six miles from the park.     Posting Dates: 4/4/2021 - ongoing Park maps and brochures are available on the front porch of the Visitor Center, even if the building is closed.     Posting Dates: 4/4/2021 - ongoing Sugarite Canyon State Park maintains more than 20 miles of trails. Some trails are open for bicycles and horses. Leashed pets are allowed.     Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing The remains of the historic Sugarite Coal Camp are located in the park. Prior to arrival, visitors can download a free Flyover Country field guide app to their cellphones for the Sugarite Coal Camp trail. In addition, printed self-guided tour pamphlets are available at the Visitor Center. In-person tours are offered during the summer season or by appointment.     Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing Rock climbing is allowed on the south face of Little Horse Mesa. Climbers should contact the park in advance to ensure access.     Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing

Villanueva	(575) 421-2957	Fire Restrictions in effect     Posting Dates: 3/20/2026 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) Dump Station Open     Posting Dates: 11/24/2025 - ongoing     Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) Group Shelter is for DAY USE ONLY 7am to 9pm. To reserve group shelter you need to reserve it on reserveamerica.com or call 877-664-7787, any overnight use must be approved with a Special Use Permit prior to booking the site more than one day.     Posting Dates: 7/10/2024 - ongoing Camping is available by reservation. A limited number of first-come, first-serve campsites are also available. Making reservations is encouraged.     Posting Dates: 7/10/2024 - ongoing Life Jacket's REQUIRED on Pecos River! You must wear a life jacket on any inflatable device, Paddle Board, Paddle Boat, Canoe or Kayak, including Float Tube's.     Posting Dates: 7/10/2024 - ongoing Park Gate Hours- 7AM To 7PM October Thru March and 7AM To 9PM April Thru September o     Posting Dates: 3/21/2023 - ongoing