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  • Boat Ramps

    The Boat Ramp and ANS Station remain open at this time.  Current ANS inspection hours are 8:00 - 4:00 daily.   Your boat MUST be inspected before launching. 

    All New Mexico State Parks are temporarily closed until at least April 9.  New Mexico's Navajo Lake State Park closure starts at the Colorado/New Mexico State Line.

    Launching in Colorado is permitted at the boat ramp only. 

    Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.   
    (Updated: 3/21/2020 11:17 AM)

  • Boating

    Water elevation is beginning to rise some.  Be aware of underwater hazards that may exist at different water levels.  Always check the depth before using higher speeds, or stay in the main river channels.  Your boat must be inspected prior to launching. Please see New Mexico closure information above.
    (Updated: 3/27/2020 5:23 PM)

  • Camping

    All Campgrounds are currently closed. 

    Camping reservations are required for all campgrounds, and can still be made for dates later than April 30, at CPWshop.com.   

    At this time, everyone with camping reservations between now and April 30 should change or cancel their reservations.  No additional fee will be charged.  Any April reservation still active on April 2 will be automatically cancelled, and full refunds will be given.

    Primitive Campgrounds, Windsurf Beach and Arboles Point, are reservable for the first time, and reservations can be made for dates after April 30 at CPWshop.com. 

    Current closures include the following:

    • Visitor Center is closed to the public, howerver, staff are available by phone. Please call 970-883-2208.   
    • All campgrounds are closed until further notice.
    • The dump station at Carracas campground is still closed for the winter.
    • The camper services buildings and small restroom buildings are still closed, so campers should use the vault toilets in the primitive campgrounds.

    For more general camping information, see the Navajo camping page.  For campsite prices, please see the Navajo Fee page.
    (Updated: 3/27/2020 5:36 PM)

  • Fall Colors

    (Updated: 11/22/2019 2:50 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Small fires and charcoal are allowed only in campground metal fire rings and upright grills.  Fires cannot be left unattended and must be fully extinguished when not in use. 

    Propane stoves, gas grills and camp lanterns are permitted, however, they cannot be left unattended when lit, and must be fully extinguished when not in use.


    See the Los Pinos Fire District website​​ for current Archuleta County fire restriction details.​
    (Updated: 3/15/2020 2:08 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    There have been a few reports of Northern Pike and Catfish catches so far.  Water temp is approximately 40-45 degrees, and lake level is currently 6055.80.

    The New Mexico part of the Lake is currently closed to boating due to a Statewide closure of all New Mexico State Parks.  New Mexico's Navajo Lake State Park closure starts at the Colorado/New Mexico State Line.

    Colorado fishing licenses are available online at https://www.cpwshop.com.  The Visitor Center is currently closed to minimize the spread of  COVID-19.   Annual Licenses for the coming season went on sale and became valid for use on March 1 this year.  This is NEW.  Social security numbers are required for license purchase.  ID is required for purchase of all Colorado licenses. ​ 

    New Mexico fishing licenses can be purchased online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us using a credit or debit card.  It is recommended that you purchase online at home.  Cash and checks will no longer be accepted at the park for purchase of New Mexico licenses, even after the Vistor Center re-opens.  It is unclear at this time when that will occur.  If you need assistance with your New Mexico account, you must call New Mexico Monday-Friday 1-888-248-6866 and ask for licensing.  If there is a problem with your account on the weekend, you may not be able to purchase a NM License.

    Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.

    (Updated: 3/21/2020 11:26 AM)

  • Park Entrance

    ​The Visitor Center is currently closed to public access to minimize the spread of COVID-19, as are all campgrounds and group picnic areas.  We still have staff working at the Visitor Center to help you.  Please call 970-883-2208 for assistance.  Please visit CPWshop.com for purchase of parks passes, registration renewals, camping reservations for dates after April 30, fishing & hunting licenses, etc.  Most other areas of the park are open at this time, however, any gatherings of 10 people or more are prohibited until further notice.

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 6:11 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    Roads in the developed area of the park are dry at this time. ​​There may be some mud in outlying roads and trails, however.
    (Updated: 3/15/2020 2:08 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    The Two Rivers Marina store is still closed for the winter.  Please call 970-883-2628 for information on slip, mooring ball and dry storage contracts, as well as for daily slip, buoy and boat rentals. 

    The ANS Inspection Station remains open at this time.   All boats must be inspected before launching.  ANS Inspection hours are currently 8:00 - 4:00 daily.   

    All campgrounds are closed until further notice due to the governor's Stay at Home order.

    Vault toilets are open at the primitive campgrounds, Windsurf Beach and Arboles Point, year round unless closure is needed at AP due to excessive snow.  Arboles Point receives no winter maintenance (snow plowing, etc.)

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 6:10 PM)

  • Spring Colors


    (Updated: 7/19/2019 5:23 PM)

  • Summer Colors

    (Updated: 9/15/2019 5:45 PM)

  • Water Levels

    (Updated: 3/20/2020 5:57 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    Surface water temperature on the Colorado side of the lake is currently approximately 40-45 degrees. 
    (Updated: 3/20/2020 6:17 PM)

  • Weather

    Day temps have been in the high 50s and 60s recently. Nighttime temps have been in the high-20s and low-30s. It snowed Thursday, but has been mostly sunny in the mornings and partly cloudy in the afternoons most other days.  Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather. 
    (Updated: 3/20/2020 6:24 PM)

  • Winter Conditions

    There was snow March 19th, but most has melted already.  We have still had freezings temps some nights, and early mornings have been mostly cold.  It was mostly sunny today.

    (Updated: 3/20/2020 6:19 PM)

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