Eagle Nest Lake State Park

New Mexico State Park

Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
CampingYes

Eagle Nest Lake State Park entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Day use $5 NM resident (no charge Oct 1 - Apr 30), $10 non-resident; walk-in and bicycle free. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident, developed $15 resident / $20 non-resident. Hookups add $5 water, $10 electric, $5 sewer per day.

Eagle Nest Lake State Park hours

Day Use Hours

6 am-9 pm

Camping Quiet Hours

10 pm – 7 am

Hours as published by New Mexico State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Eagle Nest Lake State Park

An alpine lake at 8,200 feet in the Moreno Valley, under the shadow of Wheeler Peak. A cool summer retreat for boating and fishing, with developed sites shaded by shelters.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center

Camping options

  • Camping
  • 19 Sites available May – September
  • Developed Sites

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Group Picnic Shelter
  • Meeting Room

Contact

Phone575-377-1603

Address42 Marina Way, Eagle Nest, NM 87718

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