El Vado Lake State Park Custom Search   In case you don’t mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Rio Chama. Sawmill Mesa is charming and can be made out from El Vado Lake State Park; there's some out of the ordinary stuff to catch a glimpse of at El Vado Dam in close proximity to El Vado Lake State Park. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. If you crave a little side visit, try La Puerta Grande, and do visit Heron Dam while you're here. Yep, outdoors enjoyable things truly is abundant here in the San Juan and Jemez     Mountains. Why not stop by nearby Horse Lake Creek while you're here at El Vado Lake State Park. Lakes? Sure, El Vado Reservoir is in the neighborhood, and unsurprisingly Willow Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth a visit. The view of striking Tecolote Mesa near El Vado Lake State Park is good, and unsurprisingly Cooper Arroyo flows through this neighborhood. Sulphur Canyon is a tremendous location to explore. This is no place for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near El Vado Lake State Park.   Lakes in and near El Vado Lake State Park Heron Reservoir, Rio Arriba County, 0 miles away El Vado Reservoir, Rio Arriba County, 5 miles away   Campgrounds in and near El Vado Lake State Park Heron Lake State Park - Piedra Cove, Cebolla, 0 miles away Heron Lake State Park - La Laja, Cebolla, 1 miles away Heron Lake State Park - West Side Primitive, Cebolla, 1 miles away Heron Lake State Park - Ponderosa, Cebolla, 1 miles away Heron Lake State Park - Ridge Rock, Cebolla, 1 miles away   Public Lands in and near El Vado Lake State Park Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 55 miles away Heron Lake State Park, New Mexico, 5 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near El Vado Lake State Park Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 33 miles long (El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (Los Ojos to El Vado Lake) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chama to Los Ojos)   Hotels near El Vado Lake State Park Fireside Inn And Cabins, Pagosa Springs , 38 miles away Quality Inn Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 38 miles away Elkwood ManorLuxury Bed Breakfast, Pagosa Springs , 38 miles away Alpine Inn Of Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 40 miles away Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 40 miles away