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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. 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.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention:
Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. As our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did (are doing) to correct this situation.
We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness). This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply. Water samples for August 2024 showed that turbidity measurements were over 1 turbidity unit (NTU) and several over 0.3 NTU. The standard is that no samples may exceed 1 turbidity unit (NTU). This is a violation of the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and indicates an elevated threat to public health.
What should I do?
What does this mean?
*Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.* These symptoms are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
What is being done? We are actively ensuring that the system is operating within parameters and will re-test as soon as possible to esnure the system is in compliance.
For more information, please contact: Victoria Gurule, Park Manager, victoria.gurule@emnrd.nm.gov, (505) 592-9852.
*Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.*
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Navajo Lake State Park Sims Mesa Campground
Does Not Meet Treatment Requirements
Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. As our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did (are doing) to correct this situation.
We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness). This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply. Water samples for August 2024 showed that turbidity measurements were over 1 turbidity unit (NTU) and several over 0.3 NTU. The standard is that no samples may exceed 1 turbidity unit (NTU). This is a violation of the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and indicates an elevated threat to public health.
What should I do?
- BOIL WATER FOR AT LEAST 3 MINUTES BEFORE USING, OR SEEK AN ALTERNATE SOURCE.
- If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice from your health care providers about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
What does this mean?
*Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.* These symptoms are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
What is being done? We are actively ensuring that the system is operating within parameters and will re-test as soon as possible to esnure the system is in compliance.
For more information, please contact: Victoria Gurule, Park Manager, victoria.gurule@emnrd.nm.gov, (505) 592-9852.
*Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.*
Attention: Park staff may move your reservation to a different site in cases of inclement weather or site inaccessibility.
Attention: County Road 4280, leading to Cottonwood Campground, has been negatively impacted by heavy rains and may be difficult to traverse. Visitors, especially those bringing large camping units, should exercise caution when traveling to the campground and day-use areas via CR 4280.
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Navajo Lake, NM
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Wed Jun 10 2026 - Thu Dec 10 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Wed Jun 10 2026 - Fri Jul 10 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Group Use
Wed Jun 10 2026 - Thu Dec 10 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Camping
Wed Jun 10 2026 - Thu Dec 10 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail/Parcours
- Flyfishing
- Gas Well
- Group Shelter
- Handicap Access
- Hiking Trail
- Interpretive Programs
- Jet Skiing
- Marina
- Park Office
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving
- Swimming
- Telephone
- Toilet, Accessible
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Group Use
$45.00-$90.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00-$45.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.80111, -107.6925
36°48'4"N, 107°41'33"W
36.80111, -107.6925
36°48'4"N, 107°41'33"W
Pine Main Camping Areas: FROM BLOOMFIELD NM TRAVEL 25 MILES NORTHEAST VIA US64 AND NM511. FROM AZTEC NM TRAVEL 25 MILES NORTHEAST VIA NM173 AND NM511. FROM DULCE NM TRAVEL 55 MILES NORTHWEST VIA US64, NM539 AND NM511. FROM IGNAICIO CO TRAVEL 26 MILES SOUTH VIA CO172 AND NM511.
Cottonwood Camping Areas: FROM BLOOMFIELD NM TRAVEL 9 MILES EAST VIA US64 TO NM511 - 9 MILES TO NM173 - WEST 1 MILE TO CR4280. FROM AZTEC NM TRAVEL 25 MILES VIA US550N TO NM173 - 18 MILES TO CR4280. FROM DULCE TRAVEL 55 MILES VIA US64 AND NM511 TO CR428. FROM IGNACIO CO TRAVEL 26 MILES SOUTH VIA CO172 AND NM511 TO CR4280.
Sims Mesa Camping Areas: FROM BLOOMFIELD NM TRAVEL 64 MILES NORTHEAST VIA US64 AND NM527. FROM AZTEC NM TRAVEL 18 MILES NORTHEAST VIA NM173 - 5 MILES NORTH VIA NM511 - 5 MILES SOUTH VIA NM539 - 24 MILES NORTH VIA US64 - 17 MILES NORTH VIA NM527. FROM CHAMA NM TRAVEL 66 MILES NORTHWEST VIA US64 - 17 MILES NORTH VIA NM527. FROM IGNACIO CO TRAVEL SOUTH 25 MILES VIA CO172/NM511 - 5 MILES SOUTH VIA NM539 - 24 MILES NORTH VIA US64 - 17 MILES NORTH VIA NM527.
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