Unlock Planning Tools in App

Established Camping

La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park

Warning 7 Alerts are In Effect

There are 7 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

July 1st through TBD, Rio Chama Trailhead is closed for repairs.

**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.

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.

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

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.

Suggest an Edit

Location

La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

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

Open in Google Maps

Is La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park sold out?

Quickly grab cancellations!

Learn More
Presented byT Mobile

Drive Time

Presented byToyota Trucks

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Connectivity

Presented byT-Mobile SatelliteT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Reviews

Add Review

There are no reviews of La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park

The Dyrt Explorer Badge

Earn an Explorer Badge!

Be the first person to review this campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park?

There are 7 campsites at La Laja Campground — Heron Lake State Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts