New Mexico State Parks Division
State Park Announcements
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Bluewater Lake
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(505) 876-2391
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| STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE PARK |
4/24/2018 - ongoing |
| Fireworks are always prohibited at Bluewater Lake State Park. |
4/30/2018 - ongoing |
| Las Tusas recreational area at Bluewater Lake State Park is closed because of extreme fire danger until further notice |
6/13/2018 - ongoing |
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Caballo Lake
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(575) 743-3942
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| Appaloosa and Palomino Campgrounds remain open |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
| Palomino Comfort Station remains open and handles off-season use |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
| Lower Riverside Comfort Station remains open and handles off-season use |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
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Cimarron Canyon
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(575) 377-6271
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| Cimarron Canyon State Park will remain closed through the 4th of July and until further notice |
6/12/2018 - ongoing |
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Clayton Lake
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575-374-8808
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| Campfires and charcoal are prohibited. An exception is granted where cooking, heating and lighting devices use kerosene, white gas or propane as a fuel in an improved camping area that is cleared of flammable vegetation for at least 30 feet, or has a water source. Smoking is prohibited except in enclosed RV's or trailers, within vehicles equipped with ashtrays, and on paved or surfaced roads. Fireworks are prohibited always. |
6/4/2018 - 12/31/2018 |
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Conchas Lake
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575-868-2270
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| North Area Comfort Station remains open, has solar panels for power and heat |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
| Denver Bassmasters, 15 boats participating, POC: 303-944-6947, Conchas North Dock Boat Ramp area |
6/23/2018 - 6/24/2018 |
| Solar/Wildlife Program, Pat Walsh, Conchas Lake State Park |
6/30/2018 - 6/30/2018 |
| Pecos Valley Bass Masters Fishing Tournament; POC: 575-308-3146; 40 boats participating; North Boat Ramp area. |
7/14/2018 - 7/15/2018 |
| Golden Spread Bass Tournament; 15 boat participating; POC: Leonard Eastepp 806-236-2581; CLSP Northside Boat ramp. |
7/15/2018 - 7/15/2018 |
| Tip Top Bass Tournament, 10 boats participating; POC: Donny McWhirter 806-333-3116; North Boat Ramp |
7/22/2018 - 7/22/2018 |
| Solar/Wildlife Program, Pat Walsh, Conchas Lake State Park in afternoon |
7/27/2018 - 7/27/2018 |
| Night Sky Tour, Pat Walsh, Conchas Lake State Park, 9:00 pm |
7/27/2018 - 7/27/2018 |
| New Mexico BASS Nation, 50 boats participating; POC: Randell Bell 505-412-1647; COE Southside Boat ramp |
8/11/2018 - 8/12/2018 |
| Solar/Wildlife Program, Pat Walsh, Conchas Lake State Park daytime |
8/18/2018 - 8/18/2018 |
| Tip Top Bass Tournament, 10 boats participating; POC: Donny McWhirter 806-333-3116; North Boat Ramp |
10/14/2018 - 10/14/2018 |
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Eagle Nest Lake
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(575) 377-1594
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| Courtesy docks are in place, fishing has been very good from the shoreline with many Pike over 40 inches, limits of trout from 16-24 inches. Perch has been slow. Campground is open please go to nmparks.com for reservations, there are no hook-ups at the campsites. |
5/24/2018 - ongoing |
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Elephant Butte Lake
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(575) 744-5923
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| The Plaza, Lions Beach, Desert Cove, and South Monticello Comfort Stations remain open and handle off-season use |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
| Monticello Boat Ramp Closed |
5/21/2018 - ongoing |
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Fenton Lake
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(575) 829-3630
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| STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE PARK |
5/6/2018 - ongoing |
| Fenton Lake State Park will close MONDAY, JUNE 4th at 8:00 a.m. due to extreme fire danger. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. The park closure will coincide with a full public-access closure of the Santa Fe National Forest. |
6/4/2018 - ongoing |
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Heron Lake
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(575) 588-7470
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| STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS: |
4/12/2018 - ongoing |
| Access to the Rio Chama Trail Head staircase remains closed at this time for repairs. Visitors can access the trail by utilizing the BOR access road to the Chama River then to the suspension bridge. We will keep the public informed of any changes. Thank you for your patience ! |
4/30/2018 - ongoing |
| All Boat Ramps are currently open at Heron Lake. |
4/30/2018 - ongoing |
| The Willow Creek, Ridgerock and La Laja Campgrounds remain open year-round |
4/30/2018 - ongoing |
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Hyde Memorial
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505-983-7175
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| Reservations for the Lodge are being taken through the park office at 505-983-7175. Information regarding renting the Lodge and available dates can be found at http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/hydeparklodge.html. For group shelter reservations, please contact park office for more information and dates of availability. |
1/30/2018 - 10/15/2018 |
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Manzano Mountains
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(505) 469-7608
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| Be Bear Aware! Do not leave coolers and food out unattended, day or night. Use bear proof garbage cans in park and keep all foodstuff in vehicles and trailers. |
4/12/2018 - ongoing |
| The water potable water hydrant at the park dump station is available for visitors 24 hours per day. Other hydrants in the park are locked, but will be opened for tank fills by visitor request during regular business hours (8am - 5pm). |
4/13/2018 - ongoing |
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Morphy Lake
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(575) 387-2328
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| Morphy Lake State Park will close MONDAY, JUNE 4th at 8:00 a.m. due to extreme fire danger. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. The park closure will coincide with a full public-access closure of the Santa Fe National Forest. |
6/4/2018 - ongoing |
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Navajo Lake
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(505) 632-2278
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| STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE PARK |
4/24/2018 - ongoing |
| CR 4280 to Cottonwood Campground and Day Use areas may be rough, use caution. |
4/30/2018 - ongoing |
| Duke City Bass Bums Tournament |
7/7/2018 - 7/8/2018 |
| 3 Rivers Bass Team Trials |
7/14/2018 - 7/14/2018 |
| 3 Rivers Bass Team Trials |
8/18/2018 - 8/19/2018 |
| 3 Rivers Bass Team Trials |
9/15/2018 - 9/16/2018 |
| Duke City Bass Bums Tournament |
10/13/2018 - 10/14/2018 |
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Oasis
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(575) 356-5331
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| As of March 30, 2017, the dump station at Oasis continues to be inoperable. |
3/30/2017 - ongoing |
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Santa Rosa Lake
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(575) 472-3110
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| The Rocky Point Loop” A” Comfort Station remains open and handles off-season use |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
| Four vault toilets remain open near Juniper Campground and Comfort Station |
9/15/2017 - ongoing |
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Sugarite Canyon
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(575) 445-5607
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| As of 2/26/2016-The New Mexico Environment Department’s Drinking Water Bureau issued a “boil water advisory” for the Sugarite Canyon State Park water system. The water can be made safe by boiling it for at least five minutes at a rolling boil. Alternatively, bottled water can be used. Visitors will be notified when service is returned to normal and the water is again safe to drink. |
5/5/2017 - ongoing |
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Ute Lake
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(575) 487-2284
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| Solar Astronomy or Wildlife plus Night Sky Tour (clear sky only) Pat Walsh (575-445-5607 |
6/29/2018 - 6/29/2018 |
| Texas BASS Nation Tournament |
6/30/2018 - 7/1/2018 |
| Friends of Ute Lake State Park Trash Pick-up and Sticker Round-up |
7/9/2018 - 7/9/2018 |
| NM BASS Team Tournament |
7/21/2018 - 7/21/2018 |
| Praire Fest (live snakes,live raptors, etc) Pat Walsh (575-445-5607) |
7/28/2018 - 7/28/2018 |
| 6th Annual "The Disabled Veterans" Water Sports Clinic and Adaptive Water Sports |
8/3/2018 - 8/5/2018 |
| Solar Astronomy or Wildlife plus Night Sky Tour (clear sky only) Pat Walsh (575-445-5607) |
8/17/2018 - 8/17/2018 |
| Friends of Ute Lake State Park Trash Pick-up and Sticker Round-up |
8/25/2018 - 8/25/2018 |
| Tip Top Bass Tournament |
8/26/2018 - 8/26/2018 |
| Friends of Ute Lake State Park Trash Pick-up and Sticker Round-up |
9/4/2018 - 9/4/2018 |
| Duke City Bass Bums Tournament |
9/8/2018 - 9/9/2018 |
| American Bass Anglers Tournament |
9/15/2018 - 9/16/2018 |
| Tip Top Bass Tournament |
9/23/2018 - 9/23/2018 |
| Logan Open Bass Tournament |
10/6/2018 - 10/7/2018 |
| Tip Top Bass Tournament |
10/28/2018 - 10/28/2018 |
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