Heron Lake State Park

Category: State park in Los Ojos, New Mexico

Address: Los Ojos, NM 87551, USA

Phone: +15755887470

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Bianca Skelton

Jul 12, 2022

Stayed here overnight on our way from Utah to Texas. The lake was very sad to look at- we could not believe how low it was. The bathrooms were clean. The sites were spacious with a good amount of trees for shade. A good spot for an overnight stay, but can’t recommend it for boating or fishing.

Charlie

Jul 9, 2022

We camped at Brushy Point campground, site 78 with a view of the shrinking lake (drought). We tent camp and the site was covered with large gravel. Make sure you bring a tarp to protect your tent floor. Brushy is a reservation only campground. So plan accordingly. There is a dumpster and potable water at the entrance. You can get ice at the park visitor center Chama, NM had a grocery and fuel but is 14 miles from the park. This is a very quiet place to relax, with lots of birds to watch.

Tim Boothe

Sep 6, 2021

It Is ok, the lake is reallllly low. Sites are so so, we have been here for 5 days and the bath house has yet to be cleaned. This last weekend was labor day so the park was full. Hopefully they will clean the bath house today after everyone has left the park. Nice trees around the camping area. Sites #53 table is under the tree shade all day long, #54 pull thru table and sitting area under trees all day shade, these are our favorites. We are in #57 it is ok but around 3pm we get the sun and heat on our site even using our awning, the RV sets easy to west.

Rafamama

Jul 1, 2021

Breathtaking mountain views, beautiful, peaceful environment, so much to see, and explore! The air is so clean, and crisp, and so is the lake once you get over the swishy mud feeling. Very therapeutic, and the wildlife is abundant! The cliffs, and the river are also amazing. I love this place! No TMobile cell service. My Sprint hotspot worked, but very laggy, and connected through roaming. Streaming, and uploading very slow, and glitchy, but I was able to check on important things online during my stay.

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Questions & Answers

Is it super crowded the week of 4th of July?

audalina13 | Jun 30, 2019
Karen Finley | Jul 1, 2019

Not usually, haven't had the chance to check water level . if you decide to go . Enjoy please be cautious on rattlesnakes

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Where can we buy a fishing license there?

Becky Martinez | Jun 30, 2019
Gary Pastushok | Jul 1, 2019

You have to buy at Ace Hardware in Chama. None at the Visitors Center.

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Is it worth kayaking here with the water levels being so low? Anyone paddled recently (2022)?

Liz G | May 30, 2022
Joa Emmons | May 31, 2022

The water level is so low also extremely windy . what's that like in a kayak ? My dogs and I waded in the deserted lake may 11. pretty muddy too

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Do they allow dogs at Heron Lake campsites?

Nathaniel | Apr 30, 2022
Julie Hess | May 1, 2022

Yeah I brought my puppy dog along with me, just us two. We camped at Ridge Rock Campground for a night and no one else showed up the entire time. So he was as free to roam as I was. If your dog is well trained, listens and responds to you, I say no leash is no problem. My pup only listens as long as he's not chasing a squirrel or approaching another dog, he's also really friendly and has a calm demeanor. Lucky for us we didn't have to worry about bothering anyone else! Hope this helps.

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Can you get internet

Lloyd Cano | Oct 2, 2021
Keith Swartz | Oct 3, 2021

My cell phone was connected while at the lake. The drive up it came and went.

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Is this lake 80 miles from Sante Fe?

Russell | Jun 29, 2021
anthony bazan | Jun 30, 2021

Between 90 and 100 miles

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How is the water level? Has fishing been any good?

Wendy Jasso | Jun 29, 2021
AOP | Jun 30, 2021

It's heartbreaking how low the lake is. One would think being a state park, attention to lake levels would be a priority

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do any sites in Blanco campground have electric and views of lake Heron

Karol Ryan | Jun 29, 2021
Alex Flores | Jun 30, 2021

Don't think any of the campsites have electricity but most shud have views of the lake

I see no overnight camping at Lake Heron but can I go for the day and put my boat in for fishing?

Eddy Segura | Jun 29, 2021
Chris Olson | Jun 30, 2021

Yup, two boat ramps open on south side near the dam.

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Can you reserve a primitive camp site?

Emily Folks | Jun 29, 2020
robert velasquez | Jun 30, 2020

Primitive sites are first come first served, for now no camping is allowed at State parks

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Is it "buggy" at Heron Lake state park in late May/early June? Specifically - "no see'ems"

Phyllis Boyadjian | Jun 29, 2020
Bobby Stevens | Jun 30, 2020

It is, if your down by the reeds at the north end of the lake,so take a can of OFF and you will be just fine! If you decide to go down to the river by Amanda's store ,definitely take bug spray!!

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What's the water clarity like? Dark or clear?

Ironrune | Jun 29, 2020
Mike Pacelli | Jun 30, 2020

Pretty decent

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Can you ride dirt bikes in the area?

Rick Ganzon | Jun 29, 2020
Jim Bullock | Jun 30, 2020

Dirt bikes are not allowed.

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What is the lake level now, June 4?

Chris Kain | Jun 30, 2019
Jim Bullock | Jul 1, 2019

I am not the one to answer that question due to the fact that I have only visited the sight once and it was almost totally dry. My visit was a little over a year ago.

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Is there a paved road all the way around Hebron lake? Suitable for cycling?

Laura Suazo | Jun 30, 2019
Melvin Yang | Jul 1, 2019

No

Are they open for RV camping this time of year?

Dustin Blackledge | Jun 30, 2019
Amber Green | Jul 1, 2019

I don't think so call the Stone House Lodge .. you can google their contact info...

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Can we rent kayaks or sailboats nearby?

Jackie de Laveaga | Jun 30, 2019
Marlene Hernandez | Jul 1, 2019

You can rent boats don't know about kayaks.

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How's the fishing

Ella Lujan | Jun 30, 2018
JESUS ROMERO | Jul 1, 2018

Fishing has been good. Off la jala area. 23 inch rainbow trout last weekend

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