The lake is attractive to birds such as the endangered bald eagle. In 2005, a rare albino Turkey Vulture was spotted at the park. Heron celebrates its annual "Osprey Fest" each July.
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Heron is a "no wake" lake, providing a quiet atmosphere while offering numerous primitive and developed sites for its more than 129,000 (average) visitors per year.
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Water released from Heron Dam enters Rio Chama, which flows through the 5-mile canyon before reaching El Vado Lake.
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Heron Lake is an anglers delight, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Salmon snagging takes place each year in November.
Photo By Chris Martinez,
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Wildlife are attracted to the park's water resources; while visitors are attracted to the unique area wildlife.
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The park is open year round, with 250 sites, offering advance reservations and 54 electric hook up sites for RVers.
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