2,100-acre to 3,200-acre lake in a spectacular setting on the Chama River at an altitude of close to 7,000 feet. Maximum depth is about 170 feet when full. Boaters can camp out overlooking the lake and at a number of scenic primitive sites on both the north penninsula and another on the west side of the lake. Popular for mid season water sports after the water warms along the upper portions of the lake on both the east and west sides of the penninsula.
Directions: About 17 miles west of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. Approximately 3.5 hours from Albuquerque and 166 miles. From Albuquerque take I-25 North to Exit 159 BC at Santa Fe. Merge onto US-285 N/ US -84 N via Exit 282. and continue thru Santa Fe and north to Espanola for 28 miles. In Espanola turn left onto US-285 N/ US -84 N. Continue to follow US-84 N for about 64 miles into and just past Tierra Amarilla. Turn sharp left onto NM 112 and travel about 15 miles southwest of Tierra Amarilla to the park entrance road. Follow the winding road to the park entrance and watch for sharp turns in the road. The north side of the lake also has a boat ramp entrance to North El Vado Lake. Follow the directions to Heron Lake State Park and continue west on NM 95 to the left turnoff before the cattleguard crossing the road to the Stone House Lodge. Latitude = 36.6571, Longitude = -106.7442 Lat = 36 degrees, 39.4 minutes North Long = 106 degrees, 44.7 minutes West
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