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Docks have been removed from the lake and will be installed next spring.
Posting Dates: 10-20-2025 - ongoing |
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AVOID pressure ridges. DO NOT CROSS! See attached pictures for examples
Posting Dates: 01-24-2026 - ongoing Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) |
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HAZARD IDENTIFIED!! Attached is a map with the approximate locations of springs and known dangerous pressure ridges or cracks. Please use caution as there are more areas that are unknown. Please text with pictures and location of new hazards found to 505-414-9840.
Posting Dates: 01-24-2026 - ongoing Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) |
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All activities on the lake surface are at your own risk. Ice thickness can vary throughout the lake. Treat all ice as unsafe ice.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Ice fishing is currently open to foot traffic only. Ice was measured on Sunday Jan. 26th and the thickness was near 8”. Ice was measured east of the south boat ramp towards the middle of the lake. There is no motorized access on the lake. Ice thickness can change throughout the lake. New Mexico State Parks recommends you take a spud bar as you venture onto the ice to detect areas with thin ice.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Eagle Nest Lake surface is open to foot traffic only. The park is open from 6am to 9pm. There is no camping allowed. It is recommended that all patrons do not enter the ice until daytime and are off the ice before sundown in order to spot possible or new hazards.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Lifejackets save lives. Always wear a life jacket while on the lake
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Spread out! Too many people congregated in one area may be more than the ice can safely support. Disperse weight and fishing holes.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Keep Fishing holes small and few. It is unlawful to have holes larger than 12 inches. Bigger holes are not necessary to land fish and can create a safety hazard for others. The State Parks Divisions recommends to not drill holes larger than 8 inches.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Be aware of and prepare for weather conditions. Dress in layers and wear thermal underwear, fleece or wool, and wind and waterproof outwear, especially for feet, hand, and head. Take extra clothes, food water, ect…
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Do not ice fish alone. Before you leave shore inform someone of your destination and expected time of return.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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NMSP recommends you carry a 25’ length of rescue rope and never ice fish alone.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Please stay away from pressure ridges and open water. New Mexico State Parks suggest to use a spud bar to help detect thin ice.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Watch your Step! Avoid ice fishing near feeder streams or known springs, brush, logs, plants, or docks, multiple cracks or ice that is popping or otherwise audible and dark colored ice that may be weak. Ice spikes are recommended for self-rescue. Also carry a throw rope to aid others that fall through.
Posting Dates: 01-26-2026 - ongoing |
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Ice was measured on January 29th towards the middle of the lake near the south boat ramp. The ice thickness was measured at 9 inches. Eagle Nest Lake is open to ice fishing; However, the lake is restricted to Foot Traffic only. The lake is mostly ice covered and NM State Parks recommend bringing the appropriate footwear to prevent slipping. The daily average temperatures range from a high of 38 degrees and a low of 2 degrees
Posting Dates: 01-29-2026 - ongoing |
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Lakeview Campground will be closed until further notice due to construction and upgrades to the campground. There is no other camping allowed in the park.
Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing |
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Cieneguilla Day use area will be closed after the elk hunts in November and reopen in the Spring.
Posting Dates: 10/20/2025 - ongoing |
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Moreno Day Use and Six Mile Day Use areas are subject to seasonal closures due winter weather while staff remove snow.
Posting Dates: 10/20/2025 - ongoing |
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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 of the device. 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: 6/2/2025 - ongoing |
| Closed | |
| Elevation (MSL): | 8,110.710 |
| Surface (Acres): | 1,342.850 |
| Volume (Acre Feet): | 26,862.000 |
| Last Updated 1/19/2026 | |
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