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: 08-21-2023 - 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: 08-21-2023 - ongoing |
During the dam renovation project, treated water is available to campers every afternoon between 4 and 6, and by request at any time.
Posting Dates: 04-14-2024 - ongoing |
We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.
Posting Dates: 08-01-2024 - ongoing |
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 |
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 |
The following camping and recreation areas will be closed for the winter season starting October 1, 2024 (scheduled to reopen May 1, 2025): Pinon Beach, Shale Point, South Point, Sands Cove, The Peninsula, and North El Vado.
Posting Dates: 9/17/2024 - 4/30/2025 |
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 |
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Elevation (MSL): | 6,802.130 |
Surface (Acres): | 621.000 |
Volume (Acre Feet): | 10,725.000 |
Last Updated 11/11/2024 |