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Bluewater Lake (505) 876-2391
We apologize for the inconvenience as our shower house is closed temporarily for repair
    Posting Dates: 10/20/2024 - 1/31/2025

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
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: 1/8/2024 - ongoing

Brantley Lake (505) 690-2757
Dump Station Closure
    Posting Dates: 10/15/2024 - 12/31/2024
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)

Caballo Lake (575) 743-3942
East side boat ramp closed
    Posting Dates: 7/4/2020 - ongoing
Seasonal Closure of Upper Riverside Comfort Station from 10/23/24 through April 17, 2025.
    Posting Dates: 10/23/2024 - 4/17/2025

Cimarron Canyon (575) 377-6271
Trail Closures-The Colin Neblett backcountry including Tolby and Maverick Trails are closed to all entry during deer fawning and elk calving May 15-July 31. Clear Creek Trail remains open May 15-July 31. The backcountry and ALL trails are closed during big game hunts as published in the NM Rules and Info Booklet. Licensed hunters and their hunting party are exempt from closures during their hunt/scouting period.
    Posting Dates: 8/21/2023 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)
Maverick Campground will be closed from December 1st through March 1st.
    Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing
Blackjack campground will be closed from October 1st to May 1st.
    Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing

Conchas Lake 575-868-2270
Central Campground is Open.
    Posting Dates: 4/1/2024 - ongoing
Central Campground will be Closed.
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 4/22/2025
Central Campground will be Closed.
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 4/22/2025

Coyote Creek 575-387-2328
Alert: Due to construction, Coyote Creek State Park will be closed from October 14th through November 11th. This is a full closure and access for day-use and camping will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
    Posting Dates: 10/24/2024 - 11/11/2024

Eagle Nest Lake (575) 377-1594
Lakeview Trail from US Highway 64 to the Visitor Center will be close on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 due to the decommission of the lagoons. It is unknown when the trail will reopen.
    Posting Dates: 6/28/2024 - ongoing
Cieneguilla Day use area will be closes after the elk hunts in November and reopen in the Spring.
    Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing
Lakeview Campground will be closed until further notice due to construction and upgrades to the campground. There is no other camping allowed in the park.
    Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing

El Vado Lake (575) 588-7247
A large-scale renovation project of El Vado Dam has forced the closure of the Day Use Area at El Vado Dam. Please stay clear of all construction areas. As a result of the ongoing repair work at the Dam, extremely low lake levels have left too little lake surface to allow for motorboat operation. Also, angling, ice fishing, and swimming opportunities are all but nonexistent.
    Posting Dates: 4/14/2024 - ongoing
With the onset of winter temperatures, the comfort station will be winterized and closed from October 15, 2024 until mid-May 2025.
    Posting Dates: 9/17/2024 - 5/15/2025
The following camping and recreation areas will be closed for the winter season starting October 1, 2024 (scheduled to reopen May 1, 2025): Pinon Beach, Shale Point, South Point, Sands Cove, The Peninsula, and North El Vado.
    Posting Dates: 9/17/2024 - 4/30/2025

Elephant Butte Lake (575) 744-5923
Continue established indefinite closure of Cliffs Area due to cliff hazards because of low water levels.
    Posting Dates: 9/25/2019 - ongoing
Desert Cove Restroom Closed for Renovation
    Posting Dates: 8/26/2024 - 12/1/2024
Comfort Station #1 at Main Entrance Closed indefinitely
    Posting Dates: 8/26/2024 - ongoing

Fenton Lake (575) 829-3630
Lake Fork Rd side is closed through the winter months as well as campsites 1 through 30.
    Posting Dates: 11/8/2023 - ongoing

Heron Lake (575) 588-7470
Heron Lake is closed to the use of operation of all Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's). This includes but is not limited to Off Highway Motorcycles, Side-By Sides, Quad Runners, and Snowmobiles.
    Posting Dates: 7/27/2021 - ongoing
Rio Chama Trailhead and access to the Rio Chama Trail is closed due to construction in the area. Access to the Rio Chama River can be gained at the North El Vado Day Use Area.
    Posting Dates: 12/20/2021 - ongoing
With the onset of winter temperatures, the comfort stations at Willow and Blanco campgrounds will be winterized and closed from October 15, 2024 until mid-May 2025.
    Posting Dates: 9/17/2024 - 5/15/2025
The following camping and recreation areas will be seasonally closed starting October 1, 2024 (scheduled to reopen May 1, 2025): Rincon, Lil' Oso, Island View, Brushy Point, Salmon Run, North El Vado, and The Peninsula.
    Posting Dates: 9/17/2024 - 4/30/2025

Hyde Memorial 505-983-7175
Piggyback trail closed due to bridge damage
    Posting Dates: 1/27/2024 - ongoing
Construction NM 475 through Hyde Park- There will be construction on NM 475 that may cause some disruption to camping and hiking near NM 475. Closure of NM 475 will begin near the middle of the park prior to Group Site #3, the Electric Camping loop, Yurt entrance and the exit to the main camping loop. NMDOT and the contractor will work with park visitors to allow access to campsites and Yurts. The Lodge parking will not be affected by these road closures. We will post more details as they become available to us.
    Posting Dates: 10/15/2024 - 10/31/2024

Leasburg Dam 575-524-4068
Leasburg dam State Park Day-use area closes
    Posting Dates: 10/14/2024 - 3/27/2025
Leasburg dam State Park Day-use area closes.
    Posting Dates: 10/14/2024 - 3/27/2025
Leasburg dam State Park Day-use area is closed.
    Posting Dates: 10/14/2024 - 3/27/2025

Mesilla Valley Bosque (575) 523-4398
Mesilla Valley Bosque Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
    Posting Dates: 11/19/2021 - ongoing

Morphy Lake (575) 387-2328
Seasonal Closure. Morphy Lake State Park will be closing November 15, 2024 through March 1 2025 weather dependent.
    Posting Dates: 9/19/2024 - 3/1/2025

Navajo Lake (505) 632-2278
NM Highway 539 Road Closure
    Posting Dates: 9/16/2024 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)

Pancho Villa (575) 531-2711
Playground is closed until further notice, due to safety concerns;
    Posting Dates: 2/24/2021 - ongoing
Both comfort stations and the park dump station are CLOSED until further notice due to a septic issue;
    Posting Dates: 12/6/2022 - ongoing

Pecos Canyon (505) 670-8196
North Rio Mora Day Use Area Closed for Construction beginning 11/1/2024 through Spring 2025
    Posting Dates: 10/29/2024 - 5/31/2025
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)

Percha Dam (575) 743-3942
Upper Comfort Station remains closed.
    Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing
Seasonal Closure of Upper Percha Comfort Station from 10/01/24 through April 17, 2025.
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 4/17/2025

Rio Grande Nature Ctr. (505) 344-7240
The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
    Posting Dates: 11/18/2021 - ongoing
andelaria Gaste Closed
    Posting Dates: 9/23/2024 - ongoing

Santa Rosa Lake (575) 472-3110
Juniper and Los Tanos campgrounds have closed for seasonal closure starting October 1st of 2024 until April 1st of 2025. We recommend making a reservation at Rocky Point Campground or utilizing the shoreline camping area.
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 4/1/2025

Storrie Lake (505) 425-7278
Porta Potties ONLY at River Campground. The Comfort Station is CLOSED due to failed leach field.
    Posting Dates: 6/18/2024 - 6/1/2026

Sugarite Canyon (575) 445-5607
SODA POCKET CAMPGROUND: closed for off season
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 5/1/2025
GAMBLE OAK GROUP CAMPSITE: closed for off season
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 5/1/2025
HORSE CORRALS GROUP CAMPSITE: closed for off season
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 5/1/2025

Sumner Lake (575) 355-2541
Due to wind damage the playground will be closed until further notice
    Posting Dates: 6/17/2024 - 10/31/2024
The Eastside Campground and Eastside Shoreline are now closed for the winter season and will open back up on April 1st 2025
    Posting Dates: 9/30/2024 - 3/31/2025
The Alamo Boat Ramp is now closed due to low water levels and will be closed until further notice. The Main ramp remains open.
    Posting Dates: 9/30/2024 - ongoing

Ute Lake (575) 487-2284
Windy Point remains closed.
    Posting Dates: 4/15/2021 - ongoing
Seasonal Closures
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2024 - 3/30/2025
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)

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