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: 3/15/2026 - 7/31/2026

Bottomless Lake	(575) 988-3638	Milkman Triathlon- Lea Lake Day Use area will be closed to the public from 6:00 am - 1:00 pm, on June 6th for the Milkman Triathlon. If you have any questions about this closure please contact the Bottomless Visitor Center at (575)988-3638.     Posting Dates: 5/30/2026 - 6/7/2026

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)

Eagle Nest Lake	(575) 377-1594	Cieneguilla Day use area will be closed after the elk hunts in November and reopen in the Spring.     Posting Dates: 10/20/2025 - ongoing Moreno Day Use and Six Mile Day Use areas are subject to seasonal closures due winter weather while staff remove snow.     Posting Dates: 10/20/2025 - 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	State Highway 112 across El Vado Dam will be closed from May 27 to September 4, 2026, due to the Bureau of Reclamation’s Dam Renovation Project. Updated Route Information: All visitors must first travel to Tierra Amarilla, NM. From there, take Highway 112 to reach El Vado Lake State Park. Travelers coming from Albuquerque should use Highway 84 to reach Tierra Amarilla. We appreciate your patience during this temporary closure. Contact Park office 575-588-7247     Posting Dates: 5/26/2026 - 9/4/2026

Elephant Butte Lake	(575) 744-5923	Please be advised that the South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels. We anticipate reopening when water levels increase, and conditions allow.     Posting Dates: 12/15/2025 - ongoing 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

Heron Lake	(575) 588-7470	All boat ramps (and courtesy docks) at Heron Lake State Park are currently unavailable for boaters due to extremely low lake levels. These ramps and docks will remain unavailable until lake levels improve. Those visitors planning to launch watercraft should call the park office to check for conditions prior to arriving. (575)588-7470     Posting Dates: 5/26/2026 - 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 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

Leasburg Dam	575-524-4068	Construction Alert: Temporary Restroom Closures at Leasburg Dam State Park. Please be advised that the main comfort station and dump station at Leasburg Dam State Park will be closed for improvements starting Thursday, February 26th, through June 2026. During this time, portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be available on-site. The entrance road is under construction, and we ask that you follow the detours signs to enter the park. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we upgrade our facilities.     Posting Dates: 5/15/2026 - 6/30/2026

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

Pecos Canyon	(505) 670-8196	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 and Christmas Day.     Posting Dates: 3/16/2026 - ongoing The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.     Posting Dates: 11/18/2021 - ongoing

Ute Lake	(575) 487-2284	Windy Point remains closed.     Posting Dates: 4/15/2021 - ongoing