Conchas Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 7 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 868-2270
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Announcement: The boat ramp in the State Park North Area is open. There is a boat ramp open in the Army …The boat ramp in the State Park North Area is open. There is a boat ramp open in the Army Corps of Engineers area on the South Side. Lake levels are… (more)
The boat ramp in the State Park North Area is open. There is a boat ramp open in the Army Corps of Engineers area on the South Side. Lake levels are very low and boaters are advised to use caution. Shoreline launching of trailered boats is not allowed. Hand launching of paddle craft and smaller vessels from the shoreline is allowed. Trailered boats must launch from the south boat ramp.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Conchas Lake State Park is a 1,398-acre park in San Miguel County, about 37 miles northwest of Tucumcari.
Popular activities here are winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 7 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Reservation Sites 24 W + E Sites (30 amp); 7 Developed sites with water near by; 16 W hookup Sites; 1 RV Dump Station | 7 | 24 W + E Sites (30 amp); 7 Developed sites with water near by; 16 W hookup Sites | — |
| Non-Reservation Sites 9 W + E Sites (30 amp); 17 W hookup Sites; 1 Handicap Site; Primitive Camping: Estimate of 500 total primitive campsites along Cove Shoreline and Central Shoreline. | — | 9 W + E Sites (30 amp); 17 W hookup Sites | — |
| Primitive Camping Beach Camping; Boat-in Camping | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Online Reservation Sites: 24 W + E Sites (30 amp); 7 Developed sites with water near by; 16 W hookup Sites; 1 RV Dump Station Non-Reservation Sites: 9 W + E Sites (30 amp); 17 W hookup Sites; 1 Handicap Site; Primitive Camping: Estimate of 500 total primitive campsites along Cove Shoreline and Central Shoreline. Primitive Camping: Beach Camping; Boat-in Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCampingFishingPicnickingWildlife viewing and birding
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe/kayak/Board; Personal Watercraft; Sailing; Water Skiing; Camping; Fishing; Picnicking; Wildlife Viewing; Birding Boating Facilities: Boat Dock; 6 Boat Ramps
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 501 Bell Ranch Road
Conchas Dam, NM 88416 - Nearest town
- Tucumcari — about 37 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.5628, -104.1408
- Phone
- (575) 868-2270
- ricarlos.glenn@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 12, 2024
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology