Several state parks are currently managing for seasonal closures and it is important for visitors to continue to check for details on specific park hours of operation and additional information before visiting.
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Attention: July 1st through TBD, Rio Chama Trailhead is closed for repairs.
Attention: Park staff may move your reservation to a different site in cases of inclement weather or site inaccessibility.
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.
Heron Lake, NM
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Mon Aug 18 2025 - Wed Feb 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Mon Aug 18 2025 - Wed Sep 17 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Group Use
Mon Aug 18 2025 - Wed Feb 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Wed May 14 2025
Sat Sep 13 2025
Peak
Sun Sep 14 2025
Tue Sep 30 2025
Peak
Thu May 14 2026
Sun Sep 13 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bath House
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Storage Facility
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Icefishing
- Interpretive Programs
- Interpretive Walks, Self
- Nature Program
- Parking
- Picnic Areas
- Picnic Tables
- Sail Boating
- Sailing
- Showers
- Swimming
- Toilet, Flush
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Vault Toilet
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
May 14 2025 -
Sep 13 2025
May 14 2025 -
Sep 13 2025
Group Use
$45.00-$90.00
Daily Entrance
$5.00-$10.00
Camping
$15.00-$45.00
Peak Season
Sep 14 2025 -
Sep 30 2025
Sep 14 2025 -
Sep 30 2025
Group Use
$45.00-$90.00
Daily Entrance
$5.00-$10.00
Camping
$15.00-$45.00
Peak Season
May 14 2026 -
Sep 13 2026
May 14 2026 -
Sep 13 2026
Group Use
$45.00-$90.00
Daily Entrance
$5.00-$10.00
Camping
$15.00-$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):
36.69722, -106.66722
36°41'50"N, 106°40'2"W
Directions are as follows: From Albuquerque, NM, drive north on interstate 25 for 58 miles to Santa Fe, NM. From Santa Fe, drive north on US84/285 for 22 miles to Espanola, NM. At Espanola, cross the Rio Grande River and go north on US 84. (US84/285 forks in Espanola) Follow signs to Abiquiu, Tierra Amarilla and Chama. Continue north on US 84 for approximately 70 miles to Tierra Amarilla. At Tierra Amarilla, continue for about 2 miles to State Road 95, turn on State Road 95 and head west for 6miles. The entrance to all campgrounds will be located between mile marker 6 and mile marker 11 on State Road 95. Visitor center is located ½ mile past mile marker 6. Physical Address: 640 State Road 95, Los Ojos, NM 87551
36.69722, -106.66722
36°41'50"N, 106°40'2"W
Directions are as follows: From Albuquerque, NM, drive north on interstate 25 for 58 miles to Santa Fe, NM. From Santa Fe, drive north on US84/285 for 22 miles to Espanola, NM. At Espanola, cross the Rio Grande River and go north on US 84. (US84/285 forks in Espanola) Follow signs to Abiquiu, Tierra Amarilla and Chama. Continue north on US 84 for approximately 70 miles to Tierra Amarilla. At Tierra Amarilla, continue for about 2 miles to State Road 95, turn on State Road 95 and head west for 6miles. The entrance to all campgrounds will be located between mile marker 6 and mile marker 11 on State Road 95. Visitor center is located ½ mile past mile marker 6. Physical Address: 640 State Road 95, Los Ojos, NM 87551
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