Located in New Mexico’s northern mountains, El Vado Lake State Park offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking, winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A 5.5-mile scenic trail along the Rio Chama connects El Vado with nearby Heron Lake. Quiet coves around the lake are great places to catch trout and kokanee salmon. The lake and surrounding area are a major wintering ground for bald eagles and other birds.
Activities
Boating:
Motorized
Non-motorized
Canoe/kayak/Board
Personal Watercraft
Sailing
Water Skiing
Camping
Equestrian:
Trails
Fishing
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Northwest side - Waterfowl
Picnicking
Scuba Diving
Swimming
Trails
5.5 Miles
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Wildlife Viewing
Birding
Winter Recreation
Cross-country Skiing
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Amenities
Beach
Boating Facilities
Boat Dock
Boat Ramp
Boat Rentals
Marina
Campground Facilities
8 Campgrounds
80 Developed Campsites
17 W+ E Sites (30 amp)
2 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (30 and 50 amp)
Water in Campground
RV Dump Station
4 Group Campsites
Primitive Camping
Beach Camping
Boat-in Camping
Restrooms
Restrooms with water
Showers
Vault Toilets
Group Facilities
1 Group Picnic Shelter
4 Group Camping
Historic Sites
Playground
