Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 19 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 377-1603
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 6
Partial closure Closure: Eagle Nest Campground will be closed on November 12th and will reopen on April 1st. There …Eagle Nest Campground will be closed on November 12th and will reopen on April 1st. There will be no other camping in the park. Please check Cimarron… (more)
Eagle Nest Campground will be closed on November 12th and will reopen on April 1st. There will be no other camping in the park. Please check Cimarron Canyon and Coyote Creek State Parks for camping. Remember to check their park alerts and know limitations before you go.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Cieneguilla Day Use Area will be closed on November 12th. It will reopen in the spring of …Cieneguilla Day Use Area will be closed on November 12th. It will reopen in the spring of 2027.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Six Mile and Moreno Day Use Areas will be closed periodically depending on snow levels and…Six Mile and Moreno Day Use Areas will be closed periodically depending on snow levels and when staff can clear the roads. Closures will only last as… (more)
Six Mile and Moreno Day Use Areas will be closed periodically depending on snow levels and when staff can clear the roads. Closures will only last as long as areas are unpassable with heavy snow accumulation.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Water quality Closure: North Boating Ramp is closed due to low water levels.North Boating Ramp is closed due to low water levels.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: There is no driving off established roads or boat ramps. Driving on the beach is prohibite…There is no driving off established roads or boat ramps. Driving on the beach is prohibited.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Water quality Announcement: Currently there are no courtesy docks to aid boaters to load vessels in the water. Due to …Currently there are no courtesy docks to aid boaters to load vessels in the water. Due to low/dropping water levels the last courtesy dock was… (more)
Currently there are no courtesy docks to aid boaters to load vessels in the water. Due to low/dropping water levels the last courtesy dock was removed. The boat ramp is currently open to a single lane. Launching and loading is at your own risk. Keep motors trimmed up as the lower water level presents unknown hazards.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is a 988-acre park in Colfax County, about 20 miles northeast of Taos.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, ice fishing, historic sites, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 19 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Campground — Camping Quiet | Daily | 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. | — |
Official wording
Day Use Hours: 6 am-9 pm
Camping Quiet Hours: 10 pm – 7 am Visitors shall not operate generators, radios, or unmuffled vehicles, or engage in other loud activity during this time.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
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 19 Sites available May – end of October; water nearby; Non-Reservation Sites off Season Only; November; March – April; New Comfort Station (Showers); Developed Sites; Water nearby; Primitive/Dispursed Camping: None. | 19 | Water nearby; Water nearbyShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Online Reservation Sites: 19 Sites available May – end of October; water nearby; Non-Reservation Sites off Season Only; November; March – April; New Comfort Station (Showers); Developed Sites; Water nearby; Primitive/Dispursed Camping: None.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingIce fishingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingWinter sportsCross-country skiingCamping
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe / Kayak / Paddle Board; Approved Personal Floatation Device (PFDs) must be worn at all times while on water; Sailing; Education Programs; Special Events; Polar Plunge -New Year’s Day; Ice Fishing Tournament – January; Fireworks – July; Fish Fest – September; Fishing; Year-round fishing includes Ice Fishing; Picnicking; Trails; 7.78 miles; Hiking; Wildlife Viewing; Birding; Winter Recreation; Cross-country skiing; Snowshoeing; Ice Fishing
Boating Facilities: Boat Dock; Boat Ramp
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- 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
- 42 Marina Way
Eagle Nest, NM 87718 - Nearest town
- Taos — about 20 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.5402, -105.2675
- Phone
- (575) 377-1603
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 26, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- 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