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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 Comfort Stations at El Vado Lake State Park will be open from 8 am to 8 pm. Vault toilets are available 24 hours.
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.
El Vado Lake, NM
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520 site(s) found
Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Sun Oct 18 2026 - Sun Apr 18 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Sun Oct 18 2026 - Tue Nov 17 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Group Use
Sun Oct 18 2026 - Sun Apr 18 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Camping
Sun Oct 18 2026 - Sun Apr 18 2027Reservations 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 Apr 01 2026
Tue Dec 01 2026
Peak
Thu Apr 01 2027
Wed Dec 01 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Information Center
- Modern Restrooms
- Park Office
- Parking
- Playground
- Sailing
- Showers
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Apr 01 2026 -
Dec 01 2026
Apr 01 2026 -
Dec 01 2026
Group Use
$90.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Peak Season
Apr 01 2027 -
Dec 01 2027
Apr 01 2027 -
Dec 01 2027
Group Use
$90.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
*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):
36.63333, -106.71722
36°38'0"N, 106°43'2"W
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF US 64/84 AND STATE ROAD 112 TURN LEFT ON SR 112 AND GO 13 MILES UNTIL YOU REACH THE EL VADO STATE PARK ROAD AND TURN RIGHT AND TRAVEL 4 MILES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK.
36.63333, -106.71722
36°38'0"N, 106°43'2"W
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF US 64/84 AND STATE ROAD 112 TURN LEFT ON SR 112 AND GO 13 MILES UNTIL YOU REACH THE EL VADO STATE PARK ROAD AND TURN RIGHT AND TRAVEL 4 MILES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK.
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