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State Park Closures

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
Brantley Lake (505) 690-2757
Dump Station Closure
    Posting Dates: 1/30/2025 - 6/30/2025
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
Tolby and Ponderosa Campgrounds will be closed on May 4th for hazardous tree removal. The campgrounds will be reopen on approximately May 15th. The the removal of tree finishes early the campground will open at an earlier date.
    Posting Dates: 4/22/2025 - 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
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
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
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
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: 4/2/2025 - ongoing
Hyde Memorial 505-983-7175
Piggyback trail closed due to bridge damage
    Posting Dates: 1/27/2024 - ongoing
Main Camping Loop CLOSED May - June 2025. There will be a trench down the middle of the road for installation of a new water line.
    Posting Dates: 4/17/2025 - 7/1/2025
Dump Station Closed for repairs. The dump station is currently unavailable pending repairs staff are working on solutions as quickly as they can. Thank you for your understanding.
    Posting Dates: 4/29/2025 - 5/31/2025
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
Navajo Lake (505) 632-2278
NM Highway 539 Road Closure
    Posting Dates: 9/16/2024 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Closure (pdf)
The restrooms and water at Pine Main are temporarily shut down due to a sewer lift being down. Staff is working with a contractor to complete repairs. as soon as possible.
    Posting Dates: 2/25/2025 - 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)
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
Porta Potties ONLY at River Campground. The Comfort Station is CLOSED due to failed leach field.
    Posting Dates: 4/28/2025 - 4/30/2026
Sugarite Canyon (575) 445-5607
ADA DOCK Closed, pending Heavy Equipment Repairs
    Posting Dates: 4/14/2025 - 5/31/2025
Ute Lake (575) 487-2284
Windy Point remains closed.
    Posting Dates: 4/15/2021 - ongoing
Villanueva (575) 421-2957
Sites 1-5 will be closed Monday Thru Thursday
    Posting Dates: 4/28/2025 - 8/31/2025
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