Eagle Nest Lake
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations required Memorial Day through Labor Day; first-come-first-served available in shoulder season. Stage II fire restrictions are in effect: no campfires or charcoal allowed, only liquid petroleum/LPG devices permitted. Cieneguilla Day Use Area remains closed; Moreno and Six Mile Day Use Areas may close for snow removal.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 12:47PM MDT until May 21 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico... * Until 130 PM MDT. * At 1247 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Maxwell, or 9 miles northwest of Springer, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Maxwell. This includes the following highways... Highway 64 near Mile Marker 315. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 417 and 437.
About
Eagle Nest Lake State Park campground occupies a stunning alpine setting at 8,200 feet elevation near the town of Eagle Nest in Colfax County, New Mexico. Part of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, the park centers on the 2,200-acre Eagle Nest Lake, renowned for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and yellow perch fishing. The campground underwent major renovations completing in spring 2026, upgrading all 19 sites with electric and water hookups. The Lakeview Campground offers a mix of seven pull-through sites and twelve back-in sites, with maximum lengths ranging from 35 to 107 feet depending on the site. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and shade structure. Two ADA-accessible sites are available. Vault restrooms serve the campground; there are no showers or dump station on site. Beyond camping, the park offers boat ramps, a visitor center, hiking trails, and designated horseback riding areas. The high elevation provides a cool summer retreat, though campers should be prepared for variable mountain weather and check current fire restrictions before arrival.
Directions
From Cimarron: Head west on US 64 for 25 miles, then turn left on Marina Way and continue 0.5 miles to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 107ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| jordan.mitchell@emnrd.nm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (575) 377-1594 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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