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El Vado Lake State Park

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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: 04-06-2026 - ongoing
The following campgrounds will be closed for the winter season October 1 through April 30: Pinion Beach, Shale Point, South Point, Sands Cove, Little ABQ, and The Peninsula. The main park campgrounds (Grassy Point and Elk Run) will close between December 1 and April 1. The dam Day Use Area and the Hargrove's Primitive Camping Area remain open all winter.
    Posting Dates: 10-06-2025 - 04-30-2026
We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.
    Posting Dates: 08-01-2024 - ongoing

Closures

Due to the onset of sub-freezing temperatures, the comfort station at El Vado is winterized and closed from October 15 through May 15.
    Posting Dates: 9/19/2025 - 5/15/2026

Restrictions

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: 4/6/2026 - ongoing

Boating Conditions

Poor
Elevation (MSL): 6,819.810
Surface (Acres): 969.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 25,000.000
    Last Updated 3/30/2026



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ADDRESS & PHONE

State Road 112
Tierra Amarilla NM 87575
575-588-7247

 
 
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