El Vado Lake State Park
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High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Current Crowd Level
🟠Busy
Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
El Vado Reservoir is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States.
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Entrance Fee
$5 per vehicle
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Limited
* State park fees vary by park, season, and residency. Confirm current rates on the official website.
Accepted Passes
☀️New Mexico State Parks Annual Day Use Pass
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Bates State Park is a 131-acre (53 ha) state park in Grant County, Oregon, USA, near Prairie City.
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Why go: Similar hiking experience
Around 826 miles away
