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Parks. You can also make a specific contribution to a program.
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Welcome
Heron Lake
Heron Lake is a picturesque lake set among tall pines and is designated a "Quiet Lake" where boats operate at no-wake speeds only. Heron is known for its excellent Lake Trout fishing cross-country skiing, hiking, and is the home of the New Mexico Sailing Club. Access the hiking and fishing trail along the gorgeous Rio Chama from the dramatic caprock stairway near Heron Dam.
A great diversity of wildlife found in the area includes deer, elk, foxes, bald eagle, red-tail hawks, water ouzels, and ospreys.
For more information about Heron Lake please visit http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/heron.htm
Heron Lake State Park is 11 miles west of Tierra Amarilla via US highways 64 and 84 and NM 95.
PARK FEES
Day Use/Vehicle $5
Bicycle Walk-in Free
Bus $15
Overnight Camping
Primitive Site $8
Developed Site $10
Electrical Hookup $4
Sewage Hookup $4
Water Hookup Free
Annual Day-Use-Permit
Valid full year from purchase month
All Parks $40
Resident 100%
disabled veteran Free
Annual Camping Pass
Valid full year from purchase month
NM Resident $180
Senior NM Resident (62+) $100
Disabled NM Resident $100
Out -of- State $225
