Storm clouds gather over New Mexico's Heron Lake. Chama and El Vado Lakes are nearby.
Storm clouds gather over New Mexico's Heron Lake. Chama and El Vado Lakes are nearby. MichaelKirsh · CC BY-SA 4.0

Heron Lake State Park

State Park · New Mexico · New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

Plan your visit

Camping

Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Official site
www.emnrd.nm.gov
Managed by
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Activities & features: Boating · Fishing

Photos

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-09-12