Heron Lake Visitor Center Great Room

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This is a day-use event facility, not a campground. No overnight camping is available at this location. For overnight camping at Heron Lake State Park, see the separate developed and primitive campground areas.

Flood Watch issued October 31 at 1:38AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

1:38 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into Monday with rainfall amounts generally between 1 and 2 inches near and west of the Continental Divide, except near 3 inches in favored upslope regions of the Tusas Mountains near Chama. This rainfall will occur over very saturated soils which will increase runoff. These are also areas that are still recovering from the last flood event. River rises are likely, but rises are not expected to be as high as the last flood event. If river flooding materializes, it will likely continue into Monday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

The Heron Lake Visitor Center Great Room is an indoor event and meeting facility located at Heron Lake State Park in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. This is not a campground; it is a day-use rental space designed for special events and gatherings. The Great Room showcases traditional Southwestern architecture with a ceiling constructed of peeled pine tree vigas and includes a recessed kiva fireplace. The space offers panoramic views of Heron Lake surrounded by tall pines. It can accommodate up to 75 people and is well-suited for weddings, memorials, board meetings, training sessions, and other gatherings. Two rental time slots are available: a daytime session from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and an evening session from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Rental rates range from $100 to $200 depending on the time slot. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through the New Mexico State Parks reservation system. For actual overnight camping at Heron Lake State Park, visitors should look at the developed and primitive campgrounds located elsewhere in the park.

Directions

From Santa Fe, take US 84/285 north through Espanola to Tierra Amarilla. Take State Road 95 west for 6 miles. The Heron Lake Visitor Center will be on the left.

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed —
Toilets —
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed —
Showers —
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $100 - $200

Vehicle

Max RV Length 20ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email mark.schichtle@emnrd.nm.gov
Phone +1 (575) 588-7470

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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