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Heron Lake State Park

Announcements

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
Heron Lake State Park is open for Day Use (6a-9p).
    Posting Dates: 11-16-2023 - 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
Boil Water Advisory
    Posting Dates: 09-16-2024 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)

Closures

Heron Lake is closed to the use of operation of all Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's). This includes but is not limited to Off Highway Motorcycles, Side-By Sides, Quad Runners, and Snowmobiles.
    Posting Dates: 7/27/2021 - ongoing
Rio Chama Trailhead and access to the Rio Chama Trail is closed due to construction in the area. Access to the Rio Chama River can be gained at the North El Vado Day Use Area.
    Posting Dates: 12/20/2021 - ongoing
With the onset of winter temperatures, the comfort stations at Willow and Blanco campgrounds 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 seasonally closed starting October 1, 2024 (scheduled to reopen May 1, 2025): Rincon, Lil' Oso, Island View, Brushy Point, Salmon Run, North El Vado, and The Peninsula.
    Posting Dates: 9/17/2024 - 4/30/2025

Restrictions

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

Boating Conditions

Fair
Elevation (MSL): 7,102.620
Surface (Acres): 1,866.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 75,734.000
    Last Updated 11/18/2024



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ADDRESS & PHONE

640 State Road 95
Los Ojos NM 87551
575-588-7470

 
 
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