Custom Search     Heron Reservoir     Heron Reservoir is a scenic 9 square mile lake. Heron Reservoir is located in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. El Vado Lake State Park is both pleasant and gorgeous, and it's in the neighborhood of Heron Reservoir, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Jicarilla Inn & Casino is a great spot to spend a night or two. A close by type I-III whitewater part can be encountered on Rio Chama; the El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir segment is 33 miles long.     Raft paddlers on this part of Rio Chama should possess a little familiarity in whitewater boating. Don't go whitewater boating in advance of first checking restrictions; it's risky stuff.            Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast