El Vado Lake State Park

Hiking, fishing, and swimming, oh my! Head on over to Grassy Point Campground for all of this and more. Set up camp in one of the many spacious campgrounds (you’ve got electric and non-electric for your choosing) and experience the beauty of the mountains of New Mexico alongside some wildlife… you might even spot a few bald eagles!

Perched at the tip of a small peninsula in El Vado Lake, Pinon Beach offers off-the-hook camping. Boat on the lake and tuck into the nearby quiet cove to catch some trout and kokanee salmon. Located in New Mexico’s northern mountains, the campground sits at over 7,000 feet in elevation, making it a cool spot in to beat the summer heat, as well as Read more...

Feelin’ up for some back-to-basics camping in New Mexico? Check out Sands Cove Primitive Campground and you’ll find just that… rustic campsites surrounded by the seriously natural beauty that is northern New Mexico. You’re right around the corner from fishing, swimming, and some hiking trails through the desert. Oh man, what could be better than t Read more...

Amenities… who needs ‘em? If you’re looking for some off-the-beaten path camping in northern New Mexico, head on over to Hargroves Point Primitive Campground. Drive on over to the other side of El Vado Lake away from the busy RV sites, and set up tent amongst the beautiful desert scenery. You’ll feel right at home.

Feeling up for some good ol’ fashioned peace and quiet? Right on the banks of El Vado Lake, the tiny Elk Run Campground has got you covered. Get the best of both worlds with secluded campsites still close enough to all of the action at El Vado Lake. A prime camping spot!