El Vado Lake State Park

Available Activities

Hiking
Camping

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El Vado Lake State Park is a public state park in New Mexico near Tierra Amarilla in Rio Arriba County. Spanning 1,730 acres, the park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

Quick Facts

State	New Mexico
Nearest City	Tierra Amarilla
County	Rio Arriba
Park Size	1,730 acres
Google Rating	⭐ 4.4/5 (350 reviews)

Location & Getting There

El Vado Lake State Park is located near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. The park’s coordinates are 36.5667, -106.7333.

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El Vado Lake State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in New Mexico. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in New Mexico guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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Last updated: March 6, 2026