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ocated in New Mexico's northern mountains, El Vado Lake State Park offers fishing, boating, water-skiing, and winter cross-country skiing.
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Escapes
Quiet coves around the lake are great places to catch trout and kokanee salmon, or just get away from it all. A five and one half mile scenic trail along the Rio Chama connects El Vado with nearby Heron Lake.
Eagles in Winter
The lake and surrounding area are a major wintering ground for bald eagles and other birds such as red-tail hawks, water ouzels, and ospreys.
El Vado Townsite
In the early 1900s, before the lake was constructed, the town of El Vado was a noisy, bustling railroad and lumber center and the largest town in the county.
Getting There
El Vado Lake State Park is 17 miles southwest of Tierra Amarilla via NM 112.
| Visitor Center |
Winter Sports |
| Playground |
Camping |
| Developed Sites (80) |
Picnicking |
| Electric Sites (19) |
Fishing |
| RV Dump Station |
Boating |
| Restrooms |
Water Skiing |
| Showers |
Sailing |
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Trails |
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Wildlife Viewing |
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Park Map
Park Brochure
Park Management
Plan
Park Photo Tour
Friends of Heron Lake State Park and El Vado Lake State Park
Fast Facts
Getting the latest Water Levels...
Gate Hours
24 hours
Park Superintendent
John Rector
(575) 588-7247
john.rector@state.nm.us
Address
P.O. Box 367
T.A., NM 87575
Land
1,730 Acres
Lake Surface
3,200 Acres
Elevation
6,900 feet
Precipitation
20.85 inches
Temperature
January 38/09
April 56/24 July 78/43
October 61/23
Fire Restrictions
None
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