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State Park Announcements

Bluewater Lake (505) 876-2391
For reservations you can reach Reserve America at 877-664-7787
    Posting Dates: 2/27/2021 - 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
Bluewater Lake is beginning freeze, however the ice is dangerously thin. It is strictly prohibited to go onto the ice for any reason. Violators may be issued a citation and can face eviction. Please do not throw objects onto the ice. When ice conditions change, this message will be updated.
    Posting Dates: 12/1/2022 - ongoing
Bottomless Lake (575) 988-3638
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: 1/13/2023 - ongoing
Lea Lake Day Use Restrooms will be closed until Memorial Day.
    Posting Dates: 1/13/2023 - ongoing
Brantley Lake (505) 690-2757
Brantley is open for camping you must have reservations for Limestone campground. Primitive camping is allowed once again at Brantley.
    Posting Dates: 7/4/2022 - ongoing
Brantley is open for camping and Limestone campground currently has sites 40 - 51 open for first come first serve. Sites 3 - 39 can only be reserved. Primitive camping is allowed once again at Brantley but must be in the primitive camping areas
    Posting Dates: 11/2/2022 - ongoing
Caballo Lake (575) 743-3942
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
Hours of operation for day use 6am to 9pm daily
    Posting Dates: 3/30/2021 - ongoing
Primitive Camping allowed on first come first serve basis
    Posting Dates: 5/17/2021 - 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
Cerrillos Hills (505) 474-0196
Looking for an annual pass, but can't make Visitor Center open hours? Call the park phone number. Expect a callback to arrange a meeting time at the visitor center. Only exact cash or check is accepted for payment.
    Posting Dates: 7/2/2021 - ongoing
Cimarron Canyon (575) 377-6271
On October 1st, the comfort stations will be CLOSED and the water will be turned off at Maverick and Ponderosa Campgounds.
    Posting Dates: 9/19/2022 - ongoing
On October 1st, the comfort station at Tolby will be closed and all the water faucets will be turned off except for the faucet located at the well house.
    Posting Dates: 9/19/2022 - ongoing
Clayton Lake & Dinosaur Trackways 575-374-8808
Group shelter is now available for use.
    Posting Dates: 5/13/2022 - ongoing
Conchas Lake 575-868-2270
New Mexico State Parks issued a “boil water advisory” for the Conchas Lake State Park water system. The water can be made safe by boiling it for at least five minutes at a rolling boil. Alternatively, bottled water can be used. Visitors will be notified when service is returned to normal and the water is again safe to drink.
    Posting Dates: 10/13/2020 - 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
El Vado Lake (575) 588-7247
As of December 1, 2022, most of El Vado Lake State Park is closed for the winter season. We anticipate reopening our developed campgrounds on April 1, 2023. Dispersed camping will remain available throughout the winter at the Hargroves Recreation Area on the west side of the lake. Developed camping will be available throughout the winter at our neighboring park, Heron Lake State Park, (575)588-7470.
    Posting Dates: 12/1/2022 - 4/1/2023
Elephant Butte Lake (575) 744-5923
Hours of operation for day use 6:00 am to 9:00 pm daily.
    Posting Dates: 3/1/2021 - ongoing

    Posting Dates: 8/22/2022 - ongoing
Fenton Lake (575) 829-3630
Fenton Lake is now 100% Reservation only for camping. To make reservations please call 1-877-664-7787.
    Posting Dates: 4/1/2021 - ongoing
Fenton Lake is switching to winter hours. The park will open at 7AM and close at 7PM. Lake Fork Rd will be closed for the winter months. No boats bigger than 16ft are allowed on Fenton Lake. No gas powered motors only electric trolling motors. Vessels with trolling motors must be registered with the DMV. Any persons on a Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board, Paddle Boat, or inflatable must wear life jackets at all times.
    Posting Dates: 10/26/2022 - ongoing
Campsites 1 through 30 are now closed for the the season. Electric sites 1E through 5E will remain open for reservation only year round. Water to the campsites has been turned off due to freezing temperatures. We recommend you bring your own water. Campsites 1 through 30 will reopen May 15th.
    Posting Dates: 10/26/2022 - ongoing
Due to deteriorating and dangerous ice condition, Fenton Lake is now closed for ice fishing. Going onto the ice or throwing objects onto the ice is strictly prohibited. The park will remain open for day use and camping.
    Posting Dates: 3/12/2023 - ongoing
Heron Lake (575) 588-7470
The following campgrounds are open year-round: Blanco, Ridge Rock, La Laja, and Piedra Cove. Willow campground will remain open through December 31. All developed campgrounds require a reservation.
    Posting Dates: 9/19/2022 - 5/14/2023
Heron Lake State Park has received adequate snowfall for Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing. East Meadow Trail starts at the Visitor Center and is 2.5 miles one way or a 5 mile total length round-trip. $5.00 Day Use Fee or Annual Pass must be displayed.
    Posting Dates: 1/5/2023 - ongoing
Heron Lake is closed to ice fishing. Due to warming temperatures and deteriorating ice conditions, Heron Lake is closed to ice fishing.
    Posting Dates: 3/8/2023 - ongoing
Leasburg Dam 575-524-4068
Camping is available by reservation only.
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Leasburg Dam State Park day-use open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m
    Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing
Playground is now open for park visitors.
    Posting Dates: 4/7/2021 - ongoing
Restrooms and showers now open
    Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing
Mesilla Valley Bosque (575) 523-4398
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
Group Shelter is available for use.
    Posting Dates: 10/13/2022 - ongoing
Morphy Lake (575) 387-2328
Morphy Lake is open as of March 1, 2023 to camping and fishing. Stage II fire restrictions are in place. No campfires or charcoal allowed. Use caution as icy road conditions and patchy ice on lake may exist.
    Posting Dates: 3/1/2023 - ongoing
Navajo Lake (505) 632-2278
Camping is available by reservation only.
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Due to ongoing inclement weather, the wash at Cottonwood Campground may run. This can restrict traffic access to and from the campground. Never attempt to cross a flowing or deep wash.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
County Road 4280, leading to Cottonwood Campground, has been negatively impacted by heavy rains and may be difficult to traverse. Visitors, especially those bringing large camping units, should exercise caution when traveling to the campground and day-use areas via CR 4280.
    Posting Dates: 9/27/2022 - 5/1/2023
Oasis (575) 356-5331
Camping is available by reservation only.
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Oliver Lee (575) 437-8284
The park's gate is open 24/7.
    Posting Dates: 3/31/2021 - ongoing
Pancho Villa (575) 531-2711
DAY-USE hours 7AM-4PM; Park gates are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Camping via reservation is HIGHLY recommended; The total number of "first come, first take" sites is very limited; “First Come, First Take” sites are as follows: SL-37, SL-47, SL-48, SL-49, SL-50, SL-52, SL-53;
    Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing
Exhibit Hall Hours vary by season. Please see the follows times for availability: May 15th – September 15th: Open by appointment only when staff are available. September 16th – May 14th: Open DAILY, 9AM-12PM, 1PM-3PM;
    Posting Dates: 11/14/2022 - ongoing
Percha Dam (575) 743-3942
Hours of operation for day use 6am to 9pm daily
    Posting Dates: 3/30/2021 - ongoing
Lower Comfort Station is open. Showers are also available at the Lower Comfort Station.
    Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing
Dry Camping Allowed on first come first serve basis
    Posting Dates: 5/17/2021 - ongoing
Rio Grande Nature Ctr. (505) 344-7240
Nature Shop hours vary based on volunteer availability. Please call ahead to check daily hours. (505)344-7240
    Posting Dates: 4/27/2021 - ongoing
Park grounds are open 7 days a week to all visitors from 8 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center is open 10 am to 4 pm.
    Posting Dates: 6/29/2021 - 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: 10/12/2021 - ongoing
Avian Influenza Update
    Posting Dates: 1/4/2023 - 4/1/2023
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Construction of wildlife viewing platform
    Posting Dates: 3/13/2023 - 5/12/2023
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Rockhound (575) 546-6182
Camping is available by reservation only.
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Group shelter use is currently not available.
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Santa Rosa Lake (575) 472-3110
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: 3/30/2022 - ongoing
Camping is available by reservation. Primitive Camping is available on a first come first serve basis
    Posting Dates: 3/30/2022 - ongoing
Sugarite Canyon (575) 445-5607
Day use hours are 6 a.m. to dusk.
    Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing
Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are periodically stocked with rainbow trout. In addition, prior to 2020, the Friends of Sugarite annually stocked Lake Maloya with three-to-five-pound trophy trout.
    Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing
The park is a popular destination for bird and butterfly watching.
    Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - 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
The name of the park is actually pronounced "Sugar-EET."
    Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - 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
When you reserve a campsite, if possible please print out a copy of your receipt to put on your vehicle dash.
    Posting Dates: 4/18/2021 - ongoing
Camping is available at Lake Alice Campground on a first come, first serve basis for the Winter Season (10.1.2022 - 4.30.2023). Campers can expect low temperatures below freezing and should prepare accordingly. The Lake Maloya boat dock has been beached in preparation for the winter lake freeze.
    Posting Dates: 11/4/2022 - ongoing
Important information about your drinking water. Please read attached documents.
    Posting Dates: 2/13/2023 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Important information about your drinking water. Please read attached documents.
    Posting Dates: 2/13/2023 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are closed to Ice activities due to deteriorating and Hazardous ice conditions.
    Posting Dates: 3/8/2023 - 4/1/2023
Sumner Lake (575) 355-2541
Walk In Site are available in both the Pecos and Mesquite Campgrounds
    Posting Dates: 10/25/2022 - ongoing
Villanueva (575) 421-2957
Camping is available by reservation. A limited number of first-come, first-serve campsites are also available. Making reservations is encouraged.
    Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing
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: 6/1/2021 - ongoing
Park Gate Hours- 7AM to 7PM October Thru April 7AM To 9PM April Thru September
    Posting Dates: 10/7/2021 - ongoing
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