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El Vado Lake State Park

Announcements

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

No restrictions are posted.

Boating Conditions

Poor
Elevation (MSL): 6,816.800
Surface (Acres): 910.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 22,126.000
    Last Updated 2/9/2026



Job Opportunities

No Job Opportunities are posted.


Seasonal Jobs

No Seasonal Jobs are posted.


Volunteer Positions

No Volunteer Positions are posted.




ADDRESS & PHONE

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

 
 
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