Park Alerts - Closures

State Park Closures

Bluewater Lake

(505) 876-2391

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: 7/3/2025 - 9/30/2025

Caballo Lake

(575) 743-3942

East side boat ramp closed
Posting Dates: 7/4/2020 - ongoing

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)

Blackjack campground will be closed from October 1st to May 1st.
Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing

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

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

The Comfort Station is open for campers and day use visitors 8 AM to 8 PM daily.
Posting Dates: 5/13/2025 - 10/1/2025

Elephant Butte Lake

(575) 744-5923

Due to the inherent hazards posed by low water levels, the Cliffs Area of the state park will remain closed indefinitely.
Posting Dates: 6/20/2025 - ongoing

Effective immediately, access to Rattlesnake Island is restricted. This urgent measure is in response to both the upcoming July 4th fireworks celebrations and unusually low water levels. The primary goal is to safeguard sensitive cultural resources that have become exposed by the receding water, while also managing public safety during the holiday period. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise after the winter season. Please obey all posted barricades and signage. Failure to do so will result in citations and/or expulsion from the park.
Posting Dates: 6/23/2025 - ongoing

Please be advised that the South Monticello and Rock Canyon boat ramps are currently closed due to low water levels. We anticipate reopening when water levels increase, and conditions allow.
Posting Dates: 6/30/2025 - ongoing

Fenton Lake

(575) 829-3630

Vault toilets at the Playground area, in-between sites 6A and 6B, at the electrical campsite, and on lower lake fork road will be closed off and gated for upgrades. Please plan your trips accordingly
Posting Dates: 7/14/2025 - 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

Hyde Memorial

505-983-7175

Piggyback trail closed due to bridge damage
Posting Dates: 1/27/2024 - ongoing

Main Camping Loop CLOSED June - August 15, 2025. There will be a trench down the middle of the road for installation of a new water line.
Posting Dates: 6/24/2025 - 8/15/2025

Main Camping Loop CLOSED June - September 30, 2025. There will be a trench down the middle of the road for installation of a new water line.
Posting Dates: 6/30/2025 - 9/30/2025

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

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 3/3/2025 continuing into summer of 2025. 2025
Posting Dates: 2/17/2025 - 8/31/2025
Please view Detail Closure (pdf)

Mora Campground will be closed to the public starting May 28, 2025, for bridge and campground construction. Expected re-opening will be summer 2027.
Posting Dates: 5/23/2025 - 10/1/2027

Percha Dam

(575) 743-3942

Upper Comfort Station remains closed.
Posting Dates: 4/16/2021 - ongoing

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

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

The comfort stations will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Repairs to underground sewer lines were more complex than originally thought. Staff are working with contractors on repairs as fast as we can. We know this is an inconvenience and ask for your patience to correct this multiyear problem that visitors have been dealing with. Our hope is a permanent fix that will allow the comfort station to remain open for your use in the future with no closures for sewer line backups.
Posting Dates: 7/11/2025 - 9/30/2025

Ute Lake

(575) 487-2284

Windy Point remains closed.
Posting Dates: 4/15/2021 - ongoing

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