Heron Lake State Park
Heron Lake State Park
Location:11 miles west of Tierra Amarilla via US 64 and 84 and NM 95.
Facilities:250 developed campsites (54 with electric hookups), primitivecampsites, restrooms (é), showers, picnic areas (é), 2 groupshelters, trails, marina, mast-up sailboat storage facility, boatramps, 4 courtesy docks, visitor center.
Activities:Camping, boating (no-wake speeds only), sailing, fishing, ice fishing,swimming, windsurfing, paddlesports, hiking, wildlife viewing,cross-country skiing.
Special Features:Lake Heron is a picturesque lake set among tall pines. A hiking andfishing trail along Rio Chama is accessed by a dramatic caprockstairway near Heron Dam. The 5.5-mile trail to El Vado Lake State Park(see separate entry) crosses the river by suspension bridge and offersscenic views along the route.
Address:PO Box 159
Los Ojos, NM 87551
Phone:505-588-7470
Web: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/heron.htm
Size: 4,100 acres land, 5,900 acres water. Elevation: 7,200 feet.
See other parks in New Mexico.