Public Campground
La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park
Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect
There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect
There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
July 1st through TBD, Rio Chama Trailhead is closed for repairs.
THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
**Park staff may move your reservation to a different site in cases of inclement weather or site inaccessibility.**
The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
La Laja Campground near Heron Lake State Park in New Mexico offers a setting with rolling hills and forested areas. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Heron Lake, which is popular for fishing and boating, and the scenic trails of the Carson National Forest.
Description
Physical Address: 640 State Road 95, Los Ojos, NM 87551
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 72 MILES; ALBURQUERQUE 158 MILES, TAOS 90 MILES, FARMINGTON 150 MILES
New Mexico is beginning our Outdoor Recreation Plan and needs your input! The plan will:
- Address the state and nation's outdoor recreation trends and their economic impacts
- Inventory the state's resources and address how best to protect them
- Help determine the state's priorities for awarding federal funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 25 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 37 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 46 min from Pueblo, CO
Location
La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park is located in New Mexico
Directions
Directions are as follows: From Albuquerque, NM, drive north on interstate 25 for 58 miles to Santa Fe, NM. From Santa Fe, drive north on US84/285 for 22 miles to Espanola, NM. At Espanola, cross the Rio Grande River and go north on US 84. (US84/285 forks in Espanola) Follow signs to Abiquiu, Tierra Amarilla and Chama. Continue north on US 84 for approximately 70 miles to Tierra Amarilla. At Tierra Amarilla, continue for about 2 miles to State Road 95, turn on State Road 95 and head west for 6miles. The entrance to all campgrounds will be located between mile marker 6 and mile marker 11 on State Road 95. Visitor center is located ½ mile past mile marker 6. Physical Address: 640 State Road 95, Los Ojos, NM 87551
Address
HC-75 Box 1051
Los Ojos, NM 87551
Coordinates
36.6649292 N
106.7042276 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
