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El Vado Lake State Park

Announcements

We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.
    Posting Dates: 08-01-2024 - ongoing
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: 04-02-2025 - 10-01-2025

Closures

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

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: 4/2/2025 - ongoing

Boating Conditions

Poor
Elevation (MSL): 6,818.230
Surface (Acres): 939.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 23,475.000
    Last Updated 4/14/2025



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ADDRESS & PHONE

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

 
 
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