Established Camping
Pinion Beach Campground — El Vado 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!
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. 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.
The Comfort Stations at El Vado Lake State Park will be open from 8 am to 8 pm. Vault toilets are available 24 hours.
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.
Pinion Beach Campground at El Vado Lake State Park is situated near a lake with surrounding forested terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include El Vado Lake for water activities and the scenic Heron Lake State Park.
Description
State Fish and Wildlife
Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area
Pinion Beach Campground is part of El Vado Lake State Park in New Mexico. There are 7 campsites. The campground is usually open from mid May to the beginning of December. Sites can accommodate RVs between 40 and 50 feet. Restroom available. Boating and fishing nearby.
Location
Pinion Beach Campground — El Vado Lake State Park is located in New Mexico
Directions
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF US 64/84 AND STATE ROAD 112 TURN LEFT ON SR 112 AND GO 13 MILES UNTIL YOU REACH THE EL VADO STATE PARK ROAD AND TURN RIGHT AND TRAVEL 4 MILES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK.
Address
P.O. BOX 367
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Coordinates
36.60764 N
106.73834 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Santa Fe
- 2 hrs 12 min from Albuquerque
- 2 hrs 25 min from Farmington
- 3 hrs 50 min from Pueblo
