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El Vado Lake State Park
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EL VADO LAKE STATE PARK
EL VADO LAKE STATE PARK
State Road 112
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico   87575

Phone: 575-588-7247
Reservations: 575-588-7247
Email: park email button icon
Located in New Mexico's northern mountains, El Vado Lake State Park offers fishing, boating, water-skiing, and winter cross-country skiing. A five and one-half mile scenic trail along the Rio Chama connects El Vado with nearby Heron Lake.
Nature of the Area
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.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
WinterActivitiesyes
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Fishing
Visitors can enjoy fishing in a reservoir setting, with options for shoreline or boat angling. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout and kokanee salmon. The park also hosts an annual ice-fishing tournament during winter months when conditions permit.


Location
El Vado Lake State Park is

Picnicking
El Vado Lake State Park offers numerous picnic sites with grills, tables and shelters. Some spots overlook the beautiful lake.
Birding
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting a variety of species, including eagles and waterfowl. Trails offer excellent birding opportunities year-round.

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