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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 :: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
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: 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.
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Services and Amenities
Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Information Center
- Marina
- Modern Restrooms
- Playground
- Sailing
- Showers
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.39694, -104.18167
35°23'49"N, 104°10'54"W
FROM NM 104 FOLLOW THE COUNTY ROAD NORTH PAST THE DAM AND THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS OFFICE COMPLEX UNTIL REACHING THE COVE CAMPGROUND RECREATIONAL AREA. THE COVE CAMPGROUND IS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES FROM THE DAM.
35.39694, -104.18167
35°23'49"N, 104°10'54"W
FROM NM 104 FOLLOW THE COUNTY ROAD NORTH PAST THE DAM AND THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS OFFICE COMPLEX UNTIL REACHING THE COVE CAMPGROUND RECREATIONAL AREA. THE COVE CAMPGROUND IS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES FROM THE DAM.
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