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Navajo Lake State Park

Announcements

Camping is available by reservation only.
    Posting Dates: 02-24-2021 - ongoing
We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety. This park has a life jacket loaner station located at the visitor center for those who need one during their visit.
    Posting Dates: 08-01-2024 - ongoing
Water Advisory
    Posting Dates: 09-16-2024 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Cottonwood Boil Water Advisory
    Posting Dates: 09-18-2024 - ongoing
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Pine Boil Water Advisory
    Posting Dates: 09-18-2024 - ongoing
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Crusher Hole Day Use Area Construction
    Posting Dates: 01-22-2025 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Water Advisory
    Posting Dates: 02-25-2025 - ongoing
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Road Construction on NM Highway 511. Road crews are resurfacing highway 511 up to the 23-mile marker. These crews will be active Monday through Saturday until finished and will have traffic down to one lane. This project will cause delays when traveling to and from Navajo Lake State Park. Please use caution when traveling on highway 511.
    Posting Dates: 08-20-2025 - ongoing

Closures

Road Construction on NM Highway 511. Road crews are resurfacing highway 511 up to the 23-mile marker. These crews will be active Monday through Saturday until finished and will have traffic down to one lane. This project will cause delays when traveling to and from Navajo Lake State Park. Please use caution when traveling on highway 511.
    Posting Dates: 8/20/2025 - ongoing
Sims Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed Due to Mud and Storm Damage. A large storm on 9/12/25 brought excess amounts of mud to the bottom of the boat ramp and undercut the boat dock, creating navigation and safety hazards. Park staff are working to assess the extent of the damage and steps needed to repair and clear. A reopening date is not yet known.
    Posting Dates: 9/15/2025 - ongoing

Restrictions

Fireworks are always prohibited at Navajo Lake State Park. No Exceptions.
    Posting Dates: 4/12/2019 - ongoing
The use of drones and model aircraft are prohibited at Navajo Lake State Park.
    Posting Dates: 4/12/2019 - ongoing
The use of ATV/OHV's in the park is prohibited. All vehicle traffic must remain on established roadways.
    Posting Dates: 5/14/2019 - 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: 4/2/2025 - ongoing

Boating Conditions

Good
Elevation (MSL): 6,024.000
Surface (Acres): 9,523.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 949,600.000
    Last Updated 8/25/2025



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ADDRESS & PHONE

36 Road 4110 #1
Navajo Dam NM 87419
505-632-2278

 
 
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