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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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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Sun Feb 22 2026 - Sat Aug 22 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Sun Feb 22 2026 - Tue Mar 24 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Group Use
Sun Feb 22 2026 - Sat Aug 22 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
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
$5.00-$10.00
Camping
$15.00-$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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