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  3. El Vado Lake

Camping at El Vado Lake near Tierra Amarilla

State park · Tierra Amarilla · 20 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

No reviews listedBook on New Mexico State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

8 available sites

8 open of 20 sites
Site 2
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedGrassy Point Campground (Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedGrassy Point Campground (Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 27
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedElk Run Campground (Non-Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
Site 29
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedElk Run Campground (Non-Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
Site 32
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedGrassy Point Campground (Non Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
Site 35
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedGrassy Point Campground (Non Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
Site 43
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedGrassy Point Campground (Non Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
Site 44
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedGrassy Point Campground (Non Electric)
Available all 2 nights
$30 for 2 nights
$15/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
29
camping
✓✓from $15
44
camping
✓✓from $15
35
camping
✓✓from $15
43
camping
✓✓from $15
32
camping
✓✓from $15
27
camping
✓✓from $15
2
camping
✓✓from $30
3
camping
✓✓from $30
GROUP SHELTER #42
group use
✓✓from $90
50
camping
XXfrom $15
53
camping
X

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $30 for 2 nights
$15/night · Before taxes & fees
8 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on New Mexico State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on New Mexico State Parks ↗

8 openSites from $15/night
Book on New Mexico State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Parking
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Sailing
  • Shower
  • Vault Toilet
  • Visitor Center
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Modern Restrooms
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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El Vado Lake: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at El Vado Lake?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at El Vado Lake?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at El Vado Lake?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 6 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing Tierra Amarilla, NM (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
X
from $15
62
camping
XXfrom $15
64
camping
XXfrom $15
75
camping
XXfrom $15
76
camping
XXfrom $15
65
camping
XXfrom $15
5
camping
RRfrom $30
4
camping
RRfrom $30
6
camping
RRfrom $30
18
camping
RRfrom $30
Primitive Camping
primitive camping
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Stone House Lodge

2.3 mi from El Vado Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights39 sites open for every night

Heron Lake

5.2 mi from El Vado Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $15/night
$30 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from New Mexico State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Eve is her name

14.8 mi from El Vado Lake (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

20 individual reservable campsites from New Mexico State Parks, checked Nov 8 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Camping

19 sites · From $15, From $30/night

Loops: PINON BEACH CAMPGROUND (NON ELECTRIC) (7), GRASSY POINT CAMPGROUND (ELECTRIC) (6), GRASSY POINT CAMPGROUND (NON ELECTRIC) (4), ELK RUN CAMPGROUND (NON-ELECTRIC) (2)

8 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Group use (group)

1 site · From $90/night

Loops: GRASSY POINT GROUP SHELTER SITE 42 loop (1)

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Primitive camping

1 site

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Paint and Sip Classes in Pagosa Springs Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $42/person
    • Ultimate Chocolate Experience Pagosa Springs area · 1.3 hr · from $175/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • DIY Watercolor Workshop and Tea Tasting in Pagosa Springs Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $49/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2022 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH "Solar Express" w/ Back Up Camera
    2022 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH "Solar Express" w/ Back Up Camera

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 91 mi from campground

    $169/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2020 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite
    2020 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite

    Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 3 · 92 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite Bunkhouse
    2021 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite Bunkhouse

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 5 · 92 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near El Vado Lake

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Paint and Sip Classes in Pagosa Springs
    Paint and Sip Classes in Pagosa Springs

    Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $42/person

    Ultimate Chocolate Experience
    Ultimate Chocolate Experience

    Pagosa Springs area · 1.3 hr · from $175/person

    DIY Watercolor Workshop and Tea Tasting in Pagosa Springs
    DIY Watercolor Workshop and Tea Tasting in Pagosa Springs

    Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $49/person

    See 3 more bookable tours
    Bamboo Fly Rod Building Workshop Tour
    Bamboo Fly Rod Building Workshop Tour

    Pagosa Springs area · 30 min · from $5/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season Apr 1–Dec 1: per night
    • Peak season Apr 1–Dec 1: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on New Mexico State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202656%6%0%
    Dec 20262%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 202762%0%0%
    May 2027100%0%0%
    Pagosa Springs to Colorado Springs (COS) - Departure Transfer
    Pagosa Springs to Colorado Springs (COS) - Departure Transfer

    Pagosa Springs area · 4.5 hr · from $417/person

    Pagosa Springs to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) - Departure Transfer
    Pagosa Springs to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) - Departure Transfer

    Pagosa Springs area · 3.8 hr · from $417/person