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State Park Restrictions

Bluewater Lake (505) 876-2391
Fireworks are always prohibited at Bluewater Lake State Park
    Posting Dates: 4/30/2018 - ongoing
Wood gathering for camp fires is prohibited within state park boundaries.
    Posting Dates: 4/30/2018 - ongoing
OHV's, ATV's and Dirt bikes are not allowed within park boundries. For information on approved areas and trails in which to recreate, you can visit the Cibola National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola/ or
    Posting Dates: 5/1/2020 - ongoing
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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
    Posting Dates: 8/22/2023 - ongoing
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material
    Posting Dates: 8/22/2023 - ongoing
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: 1/8/2024 - ongoing
Brantley Lake (505) 690-2757
East side boat ramp restriction
    Posting Dates: 5/13/2024 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Restriction (pdf)
Caballo Lake (575) 743-3942
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. However, campfires are allowed on the lake shoreline in areas cleared of flammable vegetation for at least 30 feet.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
Cimarron Canyon (575) 377-6271
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 9/18/2023 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 9/18/2023 - ongoing
City of Rocks (575) 536-2800
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
Clayton Lake & Dinosaur Trackways 575-374-8808
Stage I Fire Restrictions.
    Posting Dates: 1/19/2024 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Restriction (pdf)
Conchas Lake 575-868-2270
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 8/2/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/2/2022 - ongoing
Coyote Creek 575-387-2328
Stage I Fire Restrictions
    Posting Dates: 11/16/2023 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Restriction (pdf)
Eagle Nest Lake (575) 377-1594
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 9/18/2023 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 9/18/2023 - ongoing
El Vado Lake (575) 588-7247
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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.
    Posting Dates: 8/21/2023 - ongoing
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/21/2023 - ongoing
Elephant Butte Lake (575) 744-5923
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. However, campfires are allowed on the lake shoreline in areas cleared of flammable vegetation for at least 30 feet.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations prohibits use of off highway motor vehicles in New Mexico State Parks. NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A
    Posting Dates: 6/20/2024 - ongoing
Fenton Lake (575) 829-3630
No glass bottles allowed.
    Posting Dates: 8/18/2019 - ongoing
We do not have a Dump Station.
    Posting Dates: 8/19/2019 - ongoing
No swimming allowed at Fenton Lake
    Posting Dates: 9/2/2019 - ongoing
No throwing objects onto the ice.
    Posting Dates: 11/27/2019 - ongoing
Fireworks are strictly forbidden at Fenton Lake State Park as well as the Santa Fe National Forest
    Posting Dates: 7/1/2021 - ongoing
No 4-wheelers, ATV's, UHV's, OHV's, UTV's, or anything in between allowed at Fenton.
    Posting Dates: 11/3/2022 - ongoing
Chainsaws strictly prohibited to cut holes in the ice.
    Posting Dates: 1/29/2023 - ongoing
Heron Lake (575) 588-7470
Fireworks are prohibited in Heron Lake State Park.
    Posting Dates: 7/27/2021 - ongoing
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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
    Posting Dates: 8/21/2023 - ongoing
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/21/2023 - ongoing
Hyde Memorial 505-983-7175
Fires are only allowed in designated fire rings or grills. No fireworks.
    Posting Dates: 1/27/2024 - ongoing
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 1/27/2024 - ongoing
Morphy Lake (575) 387-2328
Stage I Fire Restrictions
    Posting Dates: 11/16/2023 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Restriction (pdf)
Navajo Lake (505) 632-2278
Fireworks are always prohibited at Navajo Lake State Park. No Exceptions.
    Posting Dates: 4/12/2019 - ongoing
The use of drones and model aircraft are prohibited at Navajo Lake State Park.
    Posting Dates: 4/12/2019 - ongoing
The use of ATV/OHV's in the park is prohibited. All vehicle traffic must remain on established roadways.
    Posting Dates: 5/14/2019 - ongoing
Oasis (575) 356-5331
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. 1/6/24 - ongoing
    Posting Dates: 1/6/2024 - 1/6/2025
Oliver Lee (575) 437-8284
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 7/30/2024 - 8/31/2026
Pecos Canyon (505) 670-8196
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 7/10/2024 - ongoing
Percha Dam (575) 743-3942
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
Rio Grande Nature Ctr. (505) 344-7240
Smoking and open flame is prohibited in the park and surrounding Bosque. City of Albuquerque Code of Ordinances, Article 19.
    Posting Dates: 2/25/2021 - ongoing
Leashed pets are welcome in the parking area. Please use the bike trail to access the city trails adjacent to the park to walk your pet. Only service dogs are allowed on trails within the Nature Center.
    Posting Dates: 2/25/2021 - ongoing
The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Drones are prohibited per New Mexico Administrative Code 19.5.2.9C.
    Posting Dates: 5/20/2022 - ongoing
Rockhound (575) 546-6182
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/4/2022 - ongoing
Santa Rosa Lake (575) 472-3110
Fire Restriction were lifted on August 1, 2022. Fire are now allowed at Santa Rosa Lake state park in designated grills and fire rings.
    Posting Dates: 8/8/2022 - ongoing
Sugarite Canyon (575) 445-5607
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 9/23/2024 - 4/1/2025
Sumner Lake (575) 355-2541
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. With the exception of the west shoreline, where there is no restriction.
    Posting Dates: 1/7/2024 - ongoing
Ute Lake (575) 487-2284
Stage I Fire Restrictions
    Posting Dates: 6/1/2023 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Restriction (pdf)
Villanueva (575) 421-2957
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park.
    Posting Dates: 8/2/2022 - ongoing
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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
    Posting Dates: 8/2/2022 - ongoing
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