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State Park Closures

Bluewater Lake (505) 876-2391
Shower House will be temporarily closed due to plumbing issues and should be back in service by next year.
    Posting Dates: 1/28/2024 - 5/31/2024
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
Due to construction at Lea Lake Campground, campsites 8-23 and 28-32 will be closed April 15th - May 6th. Campsites 3-7 and 24-27 will be closed May 3rd - May 24th. Lea Lake Campground bathhouse will remain open to visitors.
    Posting Dates: 3/8/2024 - 8/5/2024
Brantley Lake (505) 690-2757
Dump Station Closure
    Posting Dates: 3/25/2024 - 6/30/2024
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)
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 Oct 1st - May 1st 2024
    Posting Dates: 9/1/2023 - 5/1/2024
Conchas Lake 575-868-2270
Central Campground is Open.
    Posting Dates: 4/1/2024 - ongoing
Eagle Nest Lake (575) 377-1594
Lakeview Campground will be closed for the 2024 season due to construction and upgrades to the campground.
    Posting Dates: 2/12/2024 - 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
The El Vado comfort station remains winterized until weather conditions (overnight temperatures) improve. Historically, the comfort station can safely open for the summer season the second week of May.
    Posting Dates: 4/14/2024 - 5/11/2024
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
Comfort Station #2 (End of Ridge Road) Renovations
    Posting Dates: 3/6/2024 - 5/17/2024
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)
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
Seasonal Closure: Ponderosa, Salmon Run, and Brushy Point. Reopens May 14th.
    Posting Dates: 2/6/2024 - 5/13/2024
Seasonal closure: Island View, Rincon, and Little Oso. Reopens May 14th.
    Posting Dates: 2/6/2024 - 5/13/2024
Hyde Memorial 505-983-7175
Piggyback trail closed due to bridge damage
    Posting Dates: 1/27/2024 - ongoing
Sled Hills are CLOSED. Due to current warm temperatures the hills have become muddy and dangerous for sledding.
    Posting Dates: 3/4/2024 - 4/30/2024
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
Navajo Lake (505) 632-2278
Showers at Pine Campground are closed! Due to a plumbing issue, the showers at the Pine Main Campground will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. The restroom facilities are still open.
    Posting Dates: 10/17/2023 - ongoing
State Highway 539 is closed. Travelers will need to travel around to State Highway 511.
    Posting Dates: 4/10/2024 - 5/15/2024
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
The South Loop Campground will be closed for the summer season from 5/15-10/15 of each year. The North Loop Campground will be open during this time on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. This closure also includes the South Comfort Station;
    Posting Dates: 10/15/2023 - ongoing
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
Sugarite Canyon (575) 445-5607
Soda Pocket Campground closed for winter season (October 1st, 2023 - May 1st, 2023)
    Posting Dates: 10/1/2023 - 4/30/2024
Ute Lake (575) 487-2284
Windy Point remains closed.
    Posting Dates: 4/15/2021 - ongoing
All Showers in North Area Comfort Station closed for repair, Comfort Station will remain open
    Posting Dates: 4/7/2024 - 4/26/2024
Yucca Comfort Station Closed for Remodel
    Posting Dates: 4/14/2024 - 5/31/2024
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