Ute 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
- 31 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 487-2284
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Closure: Windy Point remains closed.Windy Point remains closed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,614 acres, Ute Lake State Park lies in Quay County, about 19 miles northeast of Tucumcari.
Visitors come for winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 31 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites with electric and water hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservation Sites with Water and Electric Hook-ups Yucca-11- 50 Amp; Yucca- 34- 30 Amp; Zia- 4- 50 Amp; Zia- 20- 30 Amp; Roadrunner- 20 sites -no electric, water is nearby; New Cottonwood Campground- 7 primitive sites- no water or electric; Logan Park 2 sites- 50 Amp; 21 sites- 30 AMP; All sites have water and electric; Eagle Point Campground-; 5 sites no electric- water nearby | 21 | Yucca-11- 50 Amp; Yucca- 34- 30 Amp; Zia- 4- 50 Amp; Zia- 20- 30 Amp; Roadrunner- 20 sites -no electric, water is nearby; New Cottonwood Campground- 7 primitive sites- no water or electric; Logan Park 2 sites- 50 Amp; 21 sites- 30 AMP; All sites have water and electric; 5 sites no electric- water nearby | — |
| Old Cottonwood Campground 10 sites, no electric, water nearby; Ute Creek Overlook Campground; 2 sites no water or electric; Oldham Overlook Campground-; 4 sites – no water or electric; Oldham Circle Campground-; 10 sites, no electric, water nearby; Beaver Cove Campground; 5 sites , no electric, water nearby; RV Dump Station | 10 | 10 sites, no electric, water nearby; 2 sites no water or electric; 4 sites – no water or electric; 10 sites, no electric, water nearby; 5 sites , no electric, water nearby | — |
| Primitive Camping Rogers Area; South Side Area; Mine Canyon Area | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Reservation Sites with Water and Electric Hook-ups: Yucca-11- 50 Amp; Yucca- 34- 30 Amp; Zia- 4- 50 Amp; Zia- 20- 30 Amp; Roadrunner- 20 sites -no electric, water is nearby; New Cottonwood Campground- 7 primitive sites- no water or electric; Logan Park 2 sites- 50 Amp; 21 sites- 30 AMP; All sites have water and electric; Eagle Point Campground-; 5 sites no electric- water nearby Old Cottonwood Campground: 10 sites, no electric, water nearby; Ute Creek Overlook Campground; 2 sites no water or electric; Oldham Overlook Campground-; 4 sites – no water or electric; Oldham Circle Campground-; 10 sites, no electric, water nearby; Beaver Cove Campground; 5 sites , no electric, water nearby; RV Dump Station Primitive Camping: Rogers Area; South Side Area; Mine Canyon Area
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCampingFishingPicnickingSwimmingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 1.59 mi | — | 1.59 Miles; Hiking; Mt Biking; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 1.59 Miles; Hiking; Mt Biking; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe/kayak/Board; Personal Watercraft; Sailing; Water Skiing; Camping; Fishing; Picnicking; Swimming Boating Facilities: Boat Dock; Boat Ramp; Marina (closed October through April)
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group 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
- 1800 540 Loop or PO Box 52
Logan, NM 88426 - Nearest town
- Tucumcari — about 19 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.3556, -103.4495
- Phone
- (575) 487-2284
- Laken.Humble@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 9, 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