Closure — State Highway 112 across El Vado Dam will be closed from May 27… (through Sep 4, 2026)
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Posted May 26, 2026 - State Highway 112 across El Vado Dam will be closed from May 27 to September 4, 2026, due to the Bureau of Reclamation’s Dam Renovation Project. Updated Route Information: All visitors must first travel to Tierra Amarilla, NM. From there, take Highway 112 to reach El Vado Lake State Park. Travelers coming from Albuquerque should use Highway 84 to reach Tierra Amarilla. We appreciate your patience during this temporary closure. Contact Park office 575-588-7247
Restriction — Comfort Station is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm
Posted May 5, 2026 - Comfort Station is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
Restriction — Stage II Fire Restrictions
Posted Apr 6, 2026 - 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.
Announcement — We want everyone to go home safe
Posted Aug 1, 2024 - We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.