Explore Cimarron Canyon State Park near Eagle Nest, New Mexico, with a longtime local’s guide to Cimarron River trout fishing, hiking, camping, wildlife, photography and mountain weather.
NM State Parks

Eagle Nest Lake State Park: Fishing, Hiking & Camping in New Mexico
Explore Eagle Nest Lake State Park in New Mexico with a longtime Moreno Valley resident’s guide to trout fishing, hiking, camping, canoeing, wildlife, photography and the Enchanted Circle.
High-Desert Blue: An Angler’s and Boater’s Guide to Navajo Lake State Park
High-Desert Blue: An Angler’s and Boater’s Guide to Navajo Lake State Park
Descending Into the Desert Oasis: Our Angling Adventure at Brantley Lake State Park
Descending Into the Desert Oasis: Our Angling Adventure at Brantley Lake State Park
Navigating the Inland Sea: The Ultimate Guide to Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Navigating the Inland Sea: The Ultimate Guide to Elephant Butte Lake State Park
El Vado Lake State Park: Where the Wind Still Talks and the Water Still Matters
El Vado Lake State Park: Where the Wind Still Talks and the Water Still Matters
Pecos River Fishing Public Access Villanueva State Park
Heavy monsoon rains muddy the Pecos north of the park entrance in mid June 2022. Villanueva has long been a trout-fishing...
El Vado Lake State Park July 14, 2020
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...
Heron Lake New Mexico
A picturesque lake set among the tall pines of northern New Mexico, Heron Lake has been designated a “quiet lake” where...
Brantley Lake State Park – Carlsbad, NM
The southernmost lake in New Mexico is an oasis of water, wildlife, plant life, gorgeous sunsets and stunning night skies....
Bottomless Lakes State Park – Roswell NM
Located just 14 miles southeast of Roswell, Bottomless Lakes State Park is your place for bottomless fun! Enjoy...
Bluewater Lake State Park – Prewitt, NM
This serene lake, located 25 miles west of Grants, is set in a pinon-juniper landscape with views towards the Zuni...












